Curated OER
Space-Age Experiments
Students evaluate the notion of aging by reviewing some of the studies that occurred on John Glenn's space shuttle mission.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Asteroid Impacts May Have Sparked Life
Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
NASA
Nasa: 21th Century Explorer: Why Do We Want to Study and Travel to Mars?
This article answers some of the most common questions about Mars: Why is it red? Is there water on Mars? What else have scientists discovered from spacecraft that have landed there? Also, visitors can follow links to learn more about...
Globio
Glossopedia: Solar System
Planet Earth is part of a vast space neighborhood called the solar system. Our solar system is an amazing place. It's even more amazing that many other solar systems have been discovered. This article examines the solar system.
Other
Science Oxford Online
Make connections between science, enterprise, and society here in this collection of articles and current science topics in the news. Find out how science makes connections with the daily life of human beings.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Math Planet
Math Planet: An Introduction to Geometry
Provides an introduction to geometry with definitions of points, lines, planes and angles through the use of examples and a brief video lesson. [1:28]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Aerospace Engineering
This collection of Aerospace Engineering learning modules will allow students to explore video and interactive media resources that support the middle and high school Engineering Design core ideas.
NASA
Electromagnetic Spectrum: Ultraviolet Waves
Ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths than visible light. Though these waves are invisible to the human eye, some insects can see them. The specific wavelength values are given. Uses and applications of these waves are explained.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: White Dwarf Supernovae
Discusses the formation of the white dwarf and the role this star plays in the formation of a white dwarf supernovae.
Other
German Aerospace Center: Human Spaceflight Missions
This site, which is provided for by the German Aerospace Center, contains detailed information on missions to Mir from March '92 to March '97 displayed in the links below.
Other
Scribble Dabble
A very basic lesson idea to get young artist to begin thinking about positive and negative space with the help of some tape.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Black Holes
On this site, you can learn about mysterious powerful forces that absorb light called black holes. Study the science of black holes in outer space.