Students will build a multi-stage balloon rocket that they can launch across the classroom while learning about real space flight and Newton's laws of motion.

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.

Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of science-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!

Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some...

Students are introduced to the International Space Station (ISS) with information about its structure, operation and key experiments. The ISS itself is an experiment in international cooperation to explore the potential for humans to...

Besides an introduction to exhibitions and events at the museum, the site provides a guide to stargazing, an astronomy FAQ, space news, virtual tours (see site map) and research resources (including Chinese-English star and constellation...

Amazing Science looks at the Solar System with this FAQ site and lesson plan.

In this science instructional activity students will be asked the question, "Does air take up space?" and "Does air have weight?" Students will conduct experiments that prove that air has mass, takes up space, and exerts pressure.

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.

In this instructional activity students will work collaboratively to explore the "Big Question" that led up to this instructional activity was "Why are there two solid rocket boosters used to launch the space shuttle instead of one with...

Find lesson plans, worksheets, photo galleries, and related links for teaching about the weather systems of planets in our solar system.

In this lesson plan, students are asked to order cards showing different phases of the moon. Includes student handouts.

As part of the study of Space, the students will do research on and create a podcast/vodcast about spinoffs developed from space exploration. In groups, students will use various websites to acquire information about technological...

NASA site features a lesson plan that teachers can use to help their students see how far they are from each of the planets.

Create a classroom model of the solar system while teaching about relative size of all the planets, and each planet's distance from the sun.