Components of the Solar System
Space Today Online – Learn about differences between meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites
Planet size comparison – An interactive from Science NetLinks, lets you see a visual size comparison of two different planets, complete with planet diameter and ratios
Astronauts in Space
Make a Mission – Build a shuttle to explore Mercury
International Space Station Comes Together – Flash simulation of the formation of the space station
Pros and Cons of Space Exploration
Additional Resources
Eclipse and Moon Phase Simulator
Ology – From the American Museum of Natural History
Engineering Interact – Resources and online games (Astro Adventure)
Calgary Board of Education – Sky Science
Zoom Astronomy – From Enchanted Learning
Adventure of the Argonauts – Online adventure to grow plants on the moon
Science-class.net– Lesson plans and handouts
Canadian Astronomy Education – some links, lesson ideas and summative task ideas
Space Unit – From Saskatchewan Education
Houghton Mifflin Space Resources
Crash Landing on the Moon – A survival activity
Windows to the Universe – Information, games and teacher resources
World Wide Telescope – Allows your computer to become a virtual telescope
