Space+Science

Space Science
http://www.google.com/moon/

Exploring Earth: What Time Is It? - http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0405/es0405page02.cfm?chapter_no=investigation This investigation looks at the Earth's rotation and orbit in respect to time on Earth. Through a series of eleven steps, the investigation shows that we experience day and night because we live on a rotating planet.

Explore a Model of Earth's Yearly Revolution - http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0408/es0408page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization This is a fantastic interactive animation that displays the Earth's orbit as it travels around the sun. There are two views offered, and you can have labels visible to see what time of the year it is.

Office of Navel Research - Space Sciences - http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/spacesciences/default.htm Includes information on observing the sky, solar system, and satellites. It has quizes, image, and animations.

Amazing Space - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/ "We are the Formal Education Group of the Space Telescope Science Institute's Office of Public Outreach. We promote the science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom. The materials we develop for educators and learners of all ages are accurate, classroom-friendly, visually appealing, and carefully crafted to adhere to accepted educational standards. By producing and sharing classroom resources based on the Hubble Space Telescope's greatest discoveries, it is our sincere hope that young people will enjoy learning about the universe we inhabit... and perhaps pursue an even greater understanding of it in the future. Amazing Space has earned accolades for its incisive and creative approach."

Windows to the Universe: This website is full of good resources if you re teaching anything about the solar system and beyond. It has a enewsleter that you can subscribe to with lots of good articles by teachers, lesson plan ideas and lot of cool stuff. (Alfred M.)