REFERENCE
An article describing the 30,000 pieces of rocky debris between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars known as the asteroids,…
An article describing how scientists have determined the age of the universe.
ACTIVITIES
Encourage your students to catch a glimpse of the space station in the night sky.
WORKSHEETS
Encourage elementary students to learn more about the space sciences with the activities and discussion questions in…
Connect math, science, and language arts as students act out the movement and rotation of the planets and create their…
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Sally Ride, the first woman on the space shuttle.
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Kudryavka, the first dog in outer space.
Students make a record of the sun's motion during a day by using the shadow of a stick.
Students simulate a meteor collision.
Some interesting facts and fun activities related to Halley's Comet.
Students read about microgravity and the effects of weightlessness on astronauts, and then fill out a recall sheet.
Students say what they would like to observe using the Hubble Space Telescope.
Students discuss the environment, specifically in the context of controlling or adapting to a habitat. They must decide…
Students learn about the incredible attributes of ceramics, and how the space program takes advantage of them.
Complete statements about space exploration and sequence events in this astronomy printable. Use this worksheet to…
Enrich your study of space science with this worksheet about space shuttles. In this printable, students will use…
Study how rockets propel spacecraft in this science printable. Students will define terms about rockets and spacecraft…
This worksheet reviews the purpose and features of space stations. In this printable, students will label the parts of a…
Write the astronomy term that best fits each description, then use your answers to solve the puzzle. In this vocabulary…
Test students' knowledge and understanding of space exploration with this printable astronomy exam. Students will…
Teach your students about the first space missions that the United States undertook in the 1970s.
Key events in U.S. space exploration are covered in this mini-book.
Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.
Mark the anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing (July 20, 1969) with the classroom activities and discussion questions…
