Space Science Activities
Hands-On Space Science Activities
Each theme has multiple lessons with downloadable guides & worksheets.
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Aurora: The northern lights are awe-inspiring, which makes them a great hook to get students excited about heliophysics- the study of the sun/Earth system and the effects of the sun on the Earth.
Solar System: The sun is a star and the center of our solar system. Learn about Earth's neighborhood!
Stars: Explore constellations, learn about using the stars to navigate, and make a star wheel or astrolabe!
Exploring the Universe: Turning our telescopes to the sky to search for new exoplanets, looking for life on Mars, and shooting rockets into space!
Photo: Stephane Vetter
For more activities to do at home, go to these pages:
- Virtual Early Explorers (ages 5 and under, with adult)
- Virtual Junior Curators (ages 6 and up, with adult)
- Virtual Family Days (all ages)
Check Out Hands-On Kits
Borrow kits and teaching objects to teach about the sun, aurora, and outer space.
For more information, go to the Kits & Materials page.
This project was funded under NASA cooperative agreement NNX16AL65A. Any opinions,
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