October 22, 2008

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Do you have kids interested in space ships, rockets, airplanes, or the solar system?  Would you like some detailed, well-organized teaching guides for free?  Well, you might as well go to the experts:  check out NASA’s For Educators Website.

Here are some of my favorite resources they offer:

• Great teaching resources you can filter by grade or topic.  We really like the ‘Educator Guides’ when doing a unit study on a topic.  They are very complete, grade level appropriate, and outline fun learning activities like building a working model of a hot air balloon using plastic bags in this guide about flight for grades 2 – 4.
• Interactive Resources:  Lots of information, pictures, and fun for kids to explore including a ‘Buzz Lightyear Travels to Space’ feature.
• You can watch NASA’s TV online which includes educational programs with titles like Mars: What Would You Wear (3-12) and Frogs in Space (5-12).  Check out the TV Schedule here.
• NASA’s Kids’ Club has educational games, links, and pictures, along with the ability to choose games by skill level.
• If you need more than the electronic resources, you can order charts, CDs, and other supplies at a reasonable cost from their educational store.
• Tons we haven’t explored yet.  What a great site!

Thank you NASA for giving back to teachers and homeschoolers! 

Please share your favorite space and science resources with us in the comment section.

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