Plotting the Apollo Landing Sites Students learn about the Apollo missions' landing sites.		The Big Bear Use a lesson that explains how stars form constellations.
Meteors Students simulate a meteor collision.		Making a Comet The teacher mixes the ingredients of a comet to simulate the real thing for students.
A Magnificent Flying Machine Teach students about the Space Shuttle and how it works.		Farthest from the Sun: Pluto Students read about the discovery of Pluto in 1930, as they solve math problems. *On Aug. 24,...
Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon, an astronomer during the 1800's developed a classification system that is...		One Small Step and Mission to the Moon Share the story of Neil Armstrong and the race to the moon with your students, and assign the...
Maria Mitchell, Astronomer Maria Mitchell's discovery of a comet led her to other achievements in the world of astronomy....		Space Explorations Teach your students about the first space missions that the United States undertook in the...
Robert Goddard, Physicist Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.		Women in Space: Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe Encourage students to learn more about Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe, two astronaut...
Rockets Students label the parts of a modern rocket.		Disaster in the Air Distribute an article that examines the Challenger space shuttle tragedy of 1986.
Your Weight in Space To find out what a person's weight would be on the sun and the other planets, complete the...		Winter and Summer Solstices in the Arctic Circle The Arctic Circle spends half the year in darkness and half the year in light, as students...
Moon Illusion Learn why the moon appears to grow smaller as it climbs in the sky.		Constellations Students explore the stars as a useful navigational tool.
Pictures in the Sky Students learn which constellations are visible during each season of the year.		Locating Directions by the Stars Students learn about the North Star as it is used to navigate when no landmarks are available.