Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.

George Washington started out as a surveyor. This career has potential in many areas above ground, underground, and even in space. Find out about the nature of the work of a surveyor as well as the educational requirements in this...

Article reports on the recent discovery that many suns in the universe host "Earth-like" planets. Includes a vocabularly list.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide provides a brief overview of satellites, shuttles, rockets, and space stations. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Article reports on a presentation that suggests that the Earth is surrounded by dark matter.

Because of the necessity of air travel of all types, there is a need for the aviation inspector. Read about the requirements for this career, the work environment, and the education requirements. Included is a video that shows an...

Students perform many inquiry activities related to Earth's orbit. Included are recording daily temperatures, observing the sun's path over several weeks, tracking sunrise and sunset times, and angle of sunlight. Diagrams make lessons...

"Astronomy is the science that studies the Earth, the Moon and other objects in space. It has helped us discover our place in the physical universe. It is still making discoveries." This landing page gives options for students and...

Constellation of articles, images, diagrams, posters, videos, and more on the subject of the search for planets, particularly Earth-like planets, outside our solar system.

Explore this top ten list of the greatest science fiction movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "2001: A Space Odyssey" which was released in 1968.

Discusses the information from the NASA spacecraft Messenger as it orbits Mercury and transmits photographs of the planet's surface to Earth.

Help students explore Earth's magnetic field with this soda bottle magnetometer activity. Follow links to other space projects for the classroom.

WGBH in collaboration with NASA presents digital media resources you can use to teach topics in K-12 Earth and Space Science. These free resources are organized into four grade bands. Each resource emphasizes engaging students in...

While comets were historically thought to be ill omens of war and famine, recent science has revealed that these celestial wonders actually contain amino acids, the building blocks of life on Earth. Justin Dowd explores the implications...

Material to begin an exploration of plate tectonics and mountain formation. An hour-long video is accompanied by learning goals, an outline and overview, details on metamorphic rocks and mountain building, and ideas for teaching this...

Read about our solar system and its formation over 4.6 billion years ago. Find out about the planets, asteroids, meteors, satellites, and comets. More in-depth planet background can be accessed through links.

From ABC News in Science, Marilyn Head's article centers on research behind the discovery of the planet in the Milky Way which most closely resembles the planet Earth.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes the key points of the Universe. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the Milky Way. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a meteor that fell to Earth in 2013 and the witnesses who documented it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Information on Mercury 6, the first American manned orbital space mission.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about electromagnetic radiation and the different types of telescopes that rely on various forms of it. Includes a few...

Describes the WISE Project, which has an infrared telescope orbiting the Earth taking photographs of never before seen areas of space.

Computers evolve into PCs, researchers discover one new subatomic particle after another and the space age gives our psyches and science a new context.