Dr. Mae Jemison Read about this famous African-American astronaut and color in the picture. This is a great...		Let's Explore Picture Writing Students write a story using space related pictures.
Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with...		The Planet Uranus Interesting facts and fun activities related to the planet Uranus.
A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6) Allow students to learn about outer space while you're away from your classroom with this...		Early Astronomers Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.
The Moon Landing & Outer Space—A Guide for Educators Mark the anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing (July 20, 1969) with the classroom...		Space Shuttles Read about the first space shuttles, and then explore the suggested activities as an extension.
Reflecting Telescope Evaluate students' knowledge of a reflecting telescope with this printable. Have students label...		Refracting Telescope Evaluate students' knowledge of a refracting telescope with this printable. Have students label...
A Space Maze Children will enjoy working their way through this space maze.		NASA Ships and Space Stations This slideshow celebrates the engineering marvels that were borne out of the NASA space...
People in Space: The Pioneers In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. Since his...		How Does a Reflecting Telescope Work? In this space science printable, students will answer questions about a reflecting...
Design Your Own Space Suit Try a printable science activity that focuses on designing one's own space suit.		Tracking the Space Station Encourage your students to catch a glimpse of the space station in the night sky.
Sally Ride, First Woman on Space Shuttle Interesting facts and fun activities related to Sally Ride, the first woman on the space...		Frequently Used Air and Space Terms Terms and definitions of words used in air and space.
The Great Space Race Teach students about the race between the US and the USSR to get into space.		Weightlessness and Gravity This hands-on activity explores the concept of gravity.