In this reading instructional activity, learners read a selection titled, "How Children See the Future," then answer 10 multiple choice questions.

Students discover that sunspots are the result of intense magnetic forces on the photosphere of the sun by observing images from the SOHO satellite.

Third graders examine and apply the relationship between concrete landmarks, abstract written directions, and graphic representations on maps, and then develop their own landmark map for classroom use.

Students view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...

Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus, then change the words for a boat.

Students visit a site which provides images to be analyzed. Notes are taken and planets are named based on observed features and observations. Using peer review, they try to determine the identity of the planets. They are free to browse...

Learners compare and contrast the orbits of Earth and Mars, locate the planet Mars, and diagram its retrograde motion.

Learners make a graph that shows how the number of sunspots has changed over the past 30 years and discover how there is a pattern in sunspot number. They find a disruption in this pattern due to the Little Ice Age.

Young scholars practice using a GPS receiver. They walk in different directions and monitor their progress on maps. They enter specific locations and use information given to them to get them back to their original locations.

Student identify the three stationary positions, on the Earth, on the Moon, and in a house floating atop the cloud layers of Jupiter. They also identify the three orbiting positions, orbiting the Earth, orbiting the Moon, and orbiting...

Sixth graders examine the concept of compounding interest on invested money. They explore how much interest their money would earn through compounded interest. Students conclude that they should invest early and often.

For this ESL comparative groups worksheet, students practice conversation skills by discussing the differences between the different groups of thing listed on this page.

In this worksheet on the planet Venus, students look at a picture of the planet and read accompanying facts, along with a brief paragraph.

In this comprehension worksheet, students review the vocabulary word "speculation," then answer a set of 11 comprehension questions about chapter 20.

Students use rhymes, chants, songs, and creative movement about rockets to demonstrate words that rhyme. They place sentence strips in order, and identify words that rhyme.

In this nutrition worksheet, students complete 2 pages of activities associated with National School Breakfast Week. They complete a word search, participate in a creative writing contest, complete a word scramble, and crossword puzzle.

Pupils participate in physical education activities in stations. They practice line jumps, squats, jumping jacks, running, and ball rolling.

A great interactive that depicts the new additions that were made on the space shuttle after the Columbia disaster.

Pictures and descriptions of the robot spacecraft that have explored the planets and outer space since the 1960s.

This site provides information about the Deep Space 1 mission.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the explosion of the Challenger, PBS provides an article that describes the repercussions of the disaster.

From February 2003, a Q&A discussing damaged tiles and other problems that the Space Shuttle Columbia faced during its re-entry and subsequent explosion.

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...

Students learn about the history of space exploration and what is happening in the current space program.