Astronomy Resources

Astronomy Astronomy, Archeoastronomy and the Solar System online lessons 205.126.22.50/science/astronomy

Space Foundation Current events, news articles, courses, products and educator resource center www.spacefoundation.org

Science @ NASA The mission of Science@NASA is to help the public understand how exciting NASA research is and to help NASA scientists fulfill their outreach responsibilities. science.nasa.gov/

Earth Science Enterprise NASA program to understand and protect our home planet. www.earth.nasa.gov/

Goddard Space Flight Center The mission of the Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand knowledge of the Earth and its environment, the solar system and the universe through observations from space. www.nasa.gov/goddard

Northern Colorado Astronomical Society Local astronomy club www.ncastro.org

Student Resources

NASA for Kids NASA will provide a wealth of resources that are safe, fun, and educational for your children. You can expect them to find reliable information on space-related topics, as well as games, Web quests, and even chats with NASA experts. www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids

LSDA's for Kids One of the best ways to learn about space life sciences is to make a game out it. So that's what we did! Play games that will teach you about space flight and what happens to the human body in space. You can also read about what it's like living and working in space or how to become an astronaut...Now get going! lsda.jsc.nasa.gov/forfun.cfm

NASA Student Involvement Program This national program is your opportunity to join in NASA’s exploration of the universe, from the most distant stars to the earth beneath your feet. Join in the adventure! NSIP values the achievement and diversity of all students. www.nsip.net

NASA Resources for kids, students, educators, media & press, researchers, industry and employees. www.nasa.gov

NASA Space Missions

NASA History NASA history and current events www.hq.nasa.gov/office/ pao/History/history.html

Human Space Flight History of human space flight www.spaceflight.nasa.gov

Space Shuttle Details Space Shuttle reference manual, basics and how to become an astronaut spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/

Space Shuttle Press Kits NASA, United Space Alliance and The Boeing Company have joined forces to compile and present the definitive source for Shuttle mission information. www.shuttlepresskit.com

NASA News and Events Stay up to date with NASA by exploring NASA's latest agency, mission, and research highlights. www.nasa.gov/newsinfo/

Space Shuttle Benefits There are many practical benefits to space exploration. Advances in space technology have a dramatic effect on Earth technology. Benefits range from new ergonomic solutions for people who do repetitive work to industrial medical X-ray machines. spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/benefits

Lunar Prospector Information on NASA's latest mission to the Moon lunar.arc.nasa.gov/

Life Sciences Data Archive NASA's Life Sciences Data Archive contains information and data from space flight experiments funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). lsda.jsc.nasa.gov/

Planetary Data Systems The PDS archives and distributes scientific data from NASA planetary missions, astronomical observations, and laboratory measurements. pds.jpl.nasa.gov

Advanced Life Support Program Information about NASA's activities to develop and test technologies to provide air, water and food for long long duration space missions. advlifesupport.jsc.nasa.gov/

Johnson Space Center!! FREE Professional Development at Johnson Space Center!! (Corey attended this training. The access to astronauts & their training facilities was truly amazing.) http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/portal/site/nes/

Visual Resources

NASA Image exchange Search NASA's multimedia archives nix.nasa.gov/

Johnson Space Center Digital Image Collection NASA's Johnson Space Center is proud to provide this collection of press release images from the manned space program, from Mercury to the STS-79 Shuttle mission. This collection represents over 9,000 images. images.jsc.nasa.gov/

NASA Multimedia Gallery Images, video, interactive features and NASA TV www.nasa.gov/gallery/index.html

HubbleSite Up-to-the moment astronomy news and Hubble Space Telescope pictures hubblesite.org/newscenter

Earth From Space Pictures of Earth taken by Astronauts during space flights.. earth.jsc.nasa.gov

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Images, multimedia, news, events and educational resources about the Earth, Solar System, Stars and Galaxies. www.jpl.nasa.gov/

National Space Science Data Center Images, data and mission information from NASA explorations of the Earth, Solar System, and the Universe. nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Space Telescope Science Institute Home to planning, scheduling, and public outreach activities for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Data archive and distribution services for the HST and other missions are also provided by STScI. Additionally, STScI has been selected to develop and manage the science and operations center for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). www.stsci.edu/

Teacher Recommended Resources

When you find a good online resource that you want to share, send it to mike@fortcollinswebworks.com, and I will add it to this section. -Mike Barry

Activity Ball Introductory activity ball www.clevercatch.com

Little Shop of Physics CSU physics outreach program www.littleshop.physics.colostate.edu

NASA pictures Janet asked for a digital alternative to the 35mm solar system slides. I didn’t find a Power Point download as I had hoped (though there probably is one) but this interactive web site is pretty cool and would be a fun lesson if you had internet in the classroom. http://sse.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm

Space Foundation Poke around on http://nasa.gov for educators and you’ll find more free resources and information than you ever wanted. Also, you can call the folks at Space Foundation (719) 576-8000 to help find specific NASA resources. It’s their job to know what’s available and help educators find it. http://www.spacefoundation.org

Educator Resources

Educator Resource Center Space Foundation 310 South 14th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (719) 576-8000

NASA Education Home Page To echo the words of former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, "The greatest mission this Agency has ever accepted is helping to open the mind of a child to unimagined possibilities." We accept this mission with full dedication and deep enthusiasm. education.nasa.gov

NASA Educational Materials NASA's unique research and missions have allowed NASA Education to produce educational materials that engage student interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Our goal is to create educational materials that are educationally sound, scientifically accurate and matched to national education standards. www1.nasa.gov/audience/ foreducators/topnav/materials/about/

NASA Education TV schedule The NASA Television Education File segment broadcasts NASA produced programs specifically designed for students and teachers. From the wonders of space to our amazing planet Earth -- inspiration and learning is the mission of the Education File. www.nasa.gov/audience/ foreducators/topnav/schedule/about

EXPRESS mailing list for educators Join the EXPRESS mailing list for educators to receive announcements of new NASA educational publications, Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE) multimedia materials, and other opportunities for educators. www.nasa.gov/audience/ foreducators/topnav/mailinglist

Johnson Space Center From the early Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects to today's International Space Station and Space Shuttle Programs, JSC continues to lead NASA's efforts in human space exploration. www.jsc.nasa.gov

NASA Science Learning The Science Mission Directorate has an essential role in NASA's education mission "to inspire the next generation of explorers." The discoveries and new knowledge from our missions and research programs consistently engage people's imaginations, inform teachers, and excite students about science and exploration. We are committed to utilizing our resources to foster the broad involvement of the Earth and space science communities in education and public outreach (EPO) with the goal of enhancing the nation's formal education system and contributing to the broad public understanding of science, mathematics and technology. science.hq.nasa.gov/education

Central Operations of Resources for Educators CORE is a worldwide distribution center for NASA's educational multimedia materials. Educators may purchase exciting materials for a minimal charge. core.nasa.gov

NASA's Quest Project Dedicated to connecting classrooms with NASA people, research and science via mission-based challenges. quest.arc.nasa.gov

Virtual Skies This section of VIRTUAL SKIES will introduce you to the International Phonetic Alphabet and "pilot-speak." virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/main/ mcommunication.html

Windows to the Universe Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system covering the Earth and Space sciences for use by the general public. www.windows.umich.edu/

Live from Earth and Mars This project will disseminate educational materials based on real time and retrospective Atmospheric Sciences and Space Sciences data and information. www-k12.atmos.washington.edu/k12/

ALLSTAR Network Aeronautics learning laboratory for science, technology and research www.allstar.fiu.edu/

Automation, Robotics, and Simulation Division The Automation, Robotics, and Simulation Division is responsible for activities necessary to conceive, develop, adapt, infuse, and sustain intelligent systems, robotics systems, and real-time simulation systems within the programs and tasks assigned to the Johnson Space Center. vesuvius.jsc.nasa.gov/er/

JPL Education Gateway The mission of JPL's Education Office is to engage students at all levels and in every segment of society to share the adventure of NASA's missions of discovery; to provide opportunities for hands-on experience with the content of our work; to encourage young people to prepare for careers based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; to help educators gain access to the products and practitioners of NASA research; and to help the general public better understand the process and benefits of space exploration. learn.jpl.nasa.gov/

Earth Science This is the best and most complete online collection of astronaut photographs of the Earth. eol.jsc.nasa.gov/

Starlab Resources www.starlab.com Learning Technologies, Inc. sells Starlabs and space science materials world-wide.

Tri-Ed Enterprises, Inc. is the Starlab dealer for the Colorado area. Judy Mercier is our contact there. jmtried1@aol.com phone: (800) 484-1003 x6291 fax: (402) 346-4118