Graphic
NASA

Astronomy Picture of the Day: Quasar Galaxy Collision

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of a quasar. The large redshifts imply that quasars lie near the edge of the observable universe and must emit tremendous amounts of energy. There are also many embedded links to related topics.
Graphic
NASA

Astronomy Picture of the Day: Supernova 1987 A

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the brightest supernova of modern times - supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud. There are many links for additional information.
Interactive
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Looking for Water Everywhere!

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA has discovered water in space. This interactive resource allows you to examine the different planets and moons in our solar system to find out where their water is located.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Is There Life on Mars?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides several reports on NASA's discovery of water on Mars.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Top 5 Amazing Space Discoveries

For Students 2nd - 5th
Read about some of the most important space discoveries in recent times.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Spacewalks Have Come a Long Way in Fifty Years!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the evolution of spacewalking over the last fifty years. Includes video.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Kennedy Space Center Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the Kennedy Space Center.
Website
Other

Centre National D'etudes Spatiales

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of France's national space organization.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Special Waves From Black Holes Discovered

For Students 2nd - 5th
Learn about the discovery of gravitational waves made from two black holes colliding over a billion years ago!
Website
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: How Old Do I Look?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how the Galex space telescope is determining the age of galaxies using red-shifted light. View pictures taken by Galex. This resource also has a game which involves determining the ages of objects.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: Planet X Treme Weather

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wonder what the weather is like on other planets besides Earth? This resource explores the extreme weather that occurs on other planets.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: The Space Place: What's in the Heart of a Comet?

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA site explores what a comet's nucleus is composed of. Animation and photographs are provided as well.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Fa Qs on Quasars

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of answers to many questions related to quasars and active galaxies.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Basic)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of a supernova developing from a single massive star. There is a quiz, related links, animation, lesson plans, and an FAQ sheet available also.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Active Galaxies and Quasars

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes quasars as being classified within the category of an active galaxy. A description of the emergence of high-energy. Definitions of key words are provided.gamma-ray quasars as an important component of the gamma-ray sky.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae Remnants

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of supernova remnants with many embedded links to help define terms used in the description. The specific topics are age and the importance of remnants to us and the types. Definitions of key words are provided.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Supernovae (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th
Supernovae are divided into two basic physical types, including a description of supernova types and how they are classified based on the existence of hydrogen spectral lines. Definitions of key terms are provided.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: X Ray, Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Frequently asked questions are answered about gamma rays.
Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 10 28 13: This Is the Coldest Place in the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the discovery by scientists that the Boomerang Nebula in the Milky Way is the coldest known place in space.
Article
Seeker

Seeker: 'Doomsday' Ripples Through Galaxy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about a storm errupting in the Teacup Galaxy involving the explosion of a supermassive black hole.
Website
Other

Indian Space Research Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of India's Space Research Organization.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Solar System!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An introduction to our solar system: the planets, our Sun and our Moon. Students begin by learning the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They...
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Space

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit, students first are introduced to the historical motivation for space exploration. They learn about the International Space Station and are introduced to new and futuristic ideas that space engineers are currently working on...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Space Travel

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students are introduced to the historical motivation for space exploration. They learn about the International Space Station as an example of space travel innovation and are introduced to new and futuristic ideas that space engineers are...