This is an outstanding primary resource. Part I of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board's report has a plethora of great information including photos, review of the events surrounding the Columbia disaster, and official findings....

This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft and the second American to travel in space.

This site from NASA provides details of the preparation for the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7.

This lesson will introduce your students to the scientific method using a fun, hands-on activity.

Learn about the scientific method in this lesson that uses rockets made from nothing but paper, tape, and straws.

Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.

Article from February, 2003, reports on problems with the landing, debris field, etc.

Standing portrait of Amelia Earhart.

Use this site to learn about John Glenn's accomplishments as a U.S. Marine, astronaut, and senator. This article includes links to further related information on Glenn as well as brief excerpts from the "My Hero Guestbook" in which...

A brief vocabulary overview describing the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors.