NASA & Science Activities

Interactive: NASA's Investigations of Planet Earth and Climate Resource Center

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:43:49 +0000

Download NOAA and NASA climate activity worksheets with interactive tools, resources for satellites view real-time datasets in an immersive, 3D visualization for desktop, watch 360 videos of earth and space.

Student Laboratory Safety Educational Activities and Training

Sat, 25 May 2019 08:51:08 +0000

Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority for students, teachers and parents. Look like a real scientist by wearing your splash-proof goggles or safety glasses. You can also wear these when using cleaning products at home. Download learning activities, science guides about safety, and resources on how important it is to stop, think and apply safe laboratory practices when working in a lab environment.

Earth Illuminated: NASA's Crew Earth Observations Video Collection

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:11:14 +0000

Beginning with the Mercury missions in the early 1960s, astronauts have taken photographs of the Earth. NASA database tracks the locations, supporting data, and digital images for these photographs.

NASA Kids' Club Games and Activities

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:56:30 +0000

NASA provides a safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions. The NASA Kids' Club Picture Show is an image gallery of some of NASA's coolest and most interesting pictures.

High-resolution Images in NASA

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

This collection is intended for the media, publishers, and the general public looking for high-quality photographs. Please note that downloading these image files may take some time, although searching and browsing should be relatively quick.

Orbiter Space Flight Simulator

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Orbiter is a free and realistic space flight simulation program for the Windows PC. Orbiter gives you an idea what space flight really feels like.

NASA: Sector 33 Air Traffic Control Simulator

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an Air Traffic Controller? Imagine it’s a stormy Friday in Northern California as the evening rush of air traffic fast approaches the San Francisco Bay Area from the East. All flights going to San Francisco airport pass through “Sector 33” – your sector of airspace.

Stellarium 3-D Planetarium Application

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

Do-It-Yourself Kite Activities

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Print instructions to make a kite. A kite is a tethered object with an aerodynamic surface that creates lift in order to overcome gravity and fly.

Space Station Tour & Activities

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The International Space Station marked its 10th anniversary of continuous human occupation on Nov. 2, 2010. Since Expedition 1, which launched Oct. 31, 2000, and docked Nov. 2, the space station has been visited by 204 individuals.

NASA's Space Place Activities and Video Series

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Free game apps! A web version of the games are also available. Almost all of the games, articles, and activities on The Space Place have something to do with a particular NASA mission.

NASA's Climate Kids

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Climate Kids activities, resources, and games to teach kids of all ages about Earth's systems, water cycle, weather and climate.

Celestia Space Simulation

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

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