CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Planets in Our Solar System Study Guide
A quick overview of the eight planets in our solar system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Planet Orbits in the Solar System Study Guide
Review planets orbiting in the solar system using this study guide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Expansion of the Universe Study Guide
Understand the expansion of the universe using this study guide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Galaxies Study Guide
A brief overview of the galaxies in space.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Big Bang Study Guide
Review the science behind the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Nebula?
Learn about nebula and how stars form inside, and see some exciting images.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Gravitational Wave?
Learn about gravitational waves, what causes them, and how they are detected.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Galaxy?
This resource explores the different types of galaxies through text and images.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Supernova?
Discover interesting facts about supernovas, what causes them, how bright they are, and how do scientists study them.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Dark Matter
Offers an explanation of dark matter and dark energy, material that scientists cannot directly observe.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Bringing the Universe to America's Classroom: Collection
Engage K-12 students with phenomena and science practices using this collection of supplementary digital media resources created by GBH in collaboration with NASA. The resources align with key NGSS Earth, space, and physical science...
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: The Astronomy Workshop
Find tools to calculate astronomical distances and sizes, to view various Solar System models, to compare gravity's affect on weight, and more. A good place to find interesting facts, simple animations, and astronomy links to physics and...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space
Amazing Space promotes the "science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom." Here you can find learning activities, lesson plans, teaching guides, and helpful tips for students eager to learn about space and space...
NASA
Viewing the Violent Universe: What Are Gamma Rays?
The universe produces a broad range of light, only a fraction of which is visible to our eyes. Gamma rays are nonvisible light, which also includes x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, and radio waves.
NASA
Nasa: The Inspire Project
An educational site devoted to the study of radio signals in our environment. The project seeks schools, classrooms, and individual students and teachers who are willing to participate in the collection and analysis of radio signal data....
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Astrophysics
A collection of audio lectures from an introduction to astrophysics course taught at the University of California, Berkeley. The course discusses the solar system, stars, quantum mechanics, gravitation, and cosmology focusing on how...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Modern Physics: Cosmology
A collection of video lectures from a cosmology course taught at Stanford University. The course gives an overview of the universe as a whole while focusing on astrophysics, physics, and astronomy in eight lectures. Lectures vary in length.
NASA
Nasa: Finding the Distances Between Planets
NASA site features a lesson plan that teachers can use to help their students see how far they are from each of the planets.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Chemistry in Space
Anywhere there is matter there is chemistry, therefore chemistry is found all over the universe, not only here on Earth. In fact, scientists have even discovered organic chemistry in other galaxies.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Twinkle, Twinkle Oldest Stars
Astronomers have determined how super-bright galaxies can be used to detect the faint glow of "cosmic fog." Cosmic light is light that has left every star and now lingers in the universe, including light from stars that have burned out.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: How Can You Sail in Outer Space?
Sailing is easy, if you have water. But can you use a sail where there isn't any water? PBS site invites you to come along with Sarina and Mia to explore if it is possible to use a sail in outer space.
California Institute of Technology
Cal Tech: Two Micron All Sky Survey
Learn about the Two Micron All Sky Survey project, in which telescopes and observatories scan the sky for infrared radiation in order to learn more about the Milky Way galaxy. The infrared spectrum is described and its importance to...
Other
Sky Server: Scavenger Hunt
In this site, from the SkyServer of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey users hunt for stars, galaxies, quasars, asteroids and meteors. Learn what they look like and how to find them.
Other
Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology
A useful page from the Hong Kong Observatory offering introduction to weather and weather phenomenon. Learn about thunderstorms, tides, monsoon season, weather radar, and weather in space. Not a slick site but informative. Most...