Battle for Planet Science
Battle for Planet Science This one will take you a while, though it’s rather fascinating. I think it will save your game for you. It’s a superhero game. Really fun, but a little time consuming.
Read MoreAt Home Astronomy
At Home Astronomy Simple, inexpensive activities for your classroom or for you to send home with your kids.
Read MoreNASA Be A Martian
NASA Be A Martian Interesting site for videos as well as actually getting your kids involved in Mars exploration. I didn’t register, but looked around. Nice opportunity.
Read MoreWindows to the Universe
Windows to the Universe This is definitely not my favorite site, because, like alot of my kids, I’m so ADD, too much reading drives me nuts. However, it’s a good site for webquests, research, and such. Listed a couple of games separately, but most of what are here are crosswords, etc.
Read MoreOrder it Up: Solar System Edition
Order it Up: Solar System Edition Take facts about the solar system and use them to put the planets in order based on whatever characteristic is used. Some of these are a little tricky.
Read MoreSpace Sense
Space Sense Test your knowledge of space trivia. You can pick your level before you start.
Read MoreUsing a Moon Phaser
Using a Moon Phaser You can make a moon phaser and show the kids how to use it. Everything you need should be right there – instructions, sheets to download, websites for assistance. Fun stuff.
Read MoreThe Virtual Tour of the Sun
The Virtual Tour of the Sun Well, you can’t take a field trip to the sun, so this will have to do. Uses some actual video clips and does an excellent job of explaining concepts. Quite a bit of reading, though.
Read MorePerkins Observatory OWU
Perkins Observatory OWU I had to make a decision on this one and decided to list the entire page rather than individually. These are not interactives, but good handouts to use in your classroom, including some models of spacecraft you can print and let your kids build.
Read MoreAmateur Astronomy – Astrophotos of Northern Constellations
Amateur Astronomy – Astrophotos of Northern Constellations Teamed up with The Constellations page, this would make good material for research. This is images of the stars with another image with the outline below it. Helps with identifying constellations.
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