Children Astronomy & Space Exploration for Kids
Astronomy for kids. Astronomy is probably the most ancient science, and began with the study of the Sun, the Moon, and the visible planets. Astrophysics, a 19th- and 20th-century branch of classical astronomy, uses quantum mechanics, relativity theory, and molecular, atomic, nuclear, and elementary-particle physics to explain celestial phenomena as the result of predictable physical processes. The exploration of space involves all the preparation, courage and hard work inherent in any exploratory venture, plus the science of astrophysics to make it possible. The challenge of space exploration fires the imagination of most children. Learn more with the links below.
Advanced Network and Services: Hyperion: Astronomy and Exploration
Embark on a visual exploration of space, with fun features like pop-up images, planetary trivia, a discussion forum and a solar system gallery.
Astronaut Connection: Online Astronauts Biographies and Information Guide
Think you might like to be an astronaut? Look up astronaut biographies, organized by spacecraft, or chat with the featured space explorer.
Blossoms of Science, Israel: Internet Astronomy School, Italy
Materials on topics in space and astronomy, for students in grades four through 12, and can be used at home or incorporated into curriculum.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Eyes on the Sky and the Feet on the Ground
Astronomy can be grand fun with these activities for children. Observe the motion of the moon, maps the sky and measure the tilt of the Earth.
Public Broadcasting Service: KCTS: Astronauts Information Guide
A PBS online presentation, which documents a full year in the lives of the six astronauts on the Endeavour crew, Space Shuttle Flight STS-72.
Sea and Sky: Galaxy and Oceans Information Guide
Journey to the depths of the ocean or the far reaches of the galaxy. Both interactive tours have tons of photographs, and are easy to navigate.
Time Warner Corporation: Cable News Network: Space Exploration Gallery
CNN invites kids to relive previous space shuttle missions via their illustrated interactive story archive. Choose your shuttle and blast off!
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The immense online presence of NASA welcomes you to their resources, from technology and space vehicles to a history of manned space flight.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Astronaut Biographies and Information Guide
Official biographies of more than 100 astronauts, with personal, educational and mission information. Prepared by the Johnson Space Center.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Children's Space Coloring Book
Space buffs will love this online coloring book from NASA, with pictures of the space shuttle, spacecraft and astronauts to print and color.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Galileo Information Guide
An extensive collection of just-released images from Project Galileo, and then join in the exploration of our solar system and far beyond.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Kid Sat Information Guide
A student-run program studies the Earth from space. Still and video images from the shuttle are accessed and analyzed in the classroom.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Pathfinder Model Guide
Kinds into modeling will love this JPL site, with instructions for downloading and building a model of the Pathfinder spacecraft that's on Mars.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Quest: Children's Activities and Information Guide
Chat with real astronauts, learn about aeronautics, then go explore hot topics such as the space shuttle's Neurolab brain research project.
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Star Child Information Guide
Launch into space on an instructive tour of the universe. High-quality pictures of planets, and QT movie on the formation of the solar system.
University of Arizona, Tucson: Virtual Solar System
Explore the nine planets which circle our sun, with this online tutorial of our solar system. Some pages have sounds and movies on them.
University of Arizona, Tucson: Web Nebulae Information Guide
If you want to gaze at the stars, this is for you. Taken with a telescope, these pictures show you what stars, nebulae, and galaxies look like.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Children's Space Information Guide
Have a space question for a scientist? Or just want to play a game? Why not check out projects by other kids, or view space-themed artwork?
University of Wisconsin, Madison: Department of Astrology: Constellations and their Stars
Ever wondered which stars are closest to the Earth, or what the brightest ones names are? That and more can be found at this educational site.
Untied States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Children's Space Resources Guide
Interesting information about space subjects, like becoming an astronaut, the Hubble Telescope, spacesuits and the history of space travel.
Worldbook.com: One Giant Leap
This site celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 touchdown on the moon with amazing facts about launch stress and futuristic plans.