NASA's The Space Place
This website is for elementary and middle school activities regarding the sun, space, earth, solar system. There is a section for people and technology and parent and educators also. Each section has a PLAY, DO and EXPLORE feature. The search for electromagnetic spectra selected activities from all the categories.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/cool_subjects.shtml
CHANDRA x-ray observatory
Good information, podcasts and beautiful images.
http://chandra.harvard.edu/index_students.html
Mission Mastermind
This interactive lesson has video clips and up-to-the minute information from NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI). Students can work through "Be the Mastermind Behind the Mission" independently or in groups.
http://amazingspace.org/resources/explorations/mastermind/home.html
Space Communications and Navigation
NASA's current satellite communications systems are detailed on this page. Three links to Power Point Presentations on these systems are on this page. Near Earth Network and Deep Space Network are explained. The presentations contain wonderful graphics of these systems.
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/index.html
Hubble Deep Field Academy
Train to be a scientist by entering the Hubble Deep Field Academy.
http://deepfield.amazingspace.org/
NASA's Imagine the Universe
This website is sponsored by the Goddard Space Flight Center.
https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
Cosmic Collision
Our galaxy is speeding through space toward a cosmic showdown. Join us on an exploration of one of nature's most powerful and devastating phenomena - galaxy collision. Watch this detailed documentary for the full story.
http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/cosmic_collision/index.php
NASA Hubble Finds a True Blue Planet
This news release from NASA describes what is being learned about a planet from another solar system. There is an artist's depiction of the planet and a comparison of it to planets and moons in our solar system.
https://www.nasa.gov/content/nasa-hubble-finds-a-true-blue-planet
NASA Kid's Club
This page has several interactive games about space and space exploration. The games range in difficulty, topics, and format. They are colorful, interesting, and educational.
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Galaxies Galore
Learn about the different kinds of galaxies through games and interactive simulations. Use the links on the left to enter.
http://amazingspace.org/resources/explorations/galaxies-galore/index.html
Hunt for Alien Worlds
Are we alone in the solar system? Examine some of the conditions that need to be present to sustain life. Look at other planets and solar systems to determine if they could support life. A scientists shares his thoughts on the subject, too.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worlds/
Amazing Space Web Based Activities
Check out all the activities that you can do relating to galaxies, stars, black holes, and the solar system.
Alien Earth
Is there life elsewhere in the universe? How are stars and planets formed? This site will take you on an amazing journey through the solar system. Along the way take detours and learn about the stars, planets, and the search for other life.