In this program, students learn about the importance of using scale models to represent the size and distance of objects in the Solar System and beyond. They are introduced to the astronomical unit (AU), the baseline distance from the Earth to the Sun, which astronomers use to determine the relative distances from Earth to other planets, stars, asteroids, and objects in space. They also discover facts ... Full description.

This digital library of educational resources is dedicated to the diversity, ecology, and evolution of the microbial world. It provides an extensive collection of information and learning activities for educators and students, including a Microbial Life in Extreme Environments module featuring Astrobiology. Full description.

This DVD is meant to be given to educators after the 16 hour training on the Tracking a Solar Storm Module of NASA's Student Observation Network. It was created to be used as a resource for content about solar storms and a quick refresher of the modules available through the Student Observation Network. Full description.

This educators guide provides content and classroom activities about galaxies, galaxy morphology, x-ray properties of galaxies, and evidence for dark matter in galaxies. These activities have been designed to be appropriate for students with a range of abilities and learning styles. The guide may be used with The Hidden Lives of Galaxies poster. Full description.

In this program, students learn about the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. They learn the many legends and myths that have revolved around the aurora throughout human history. Students also discover how NASA scientists and engineers use satellite technology to measure and analyze aurora data, as well as how Norwegian scientists study the Northern Lights by using ground-based instruments and sounding ... Full description.

This Web site hosts the most complete online collection of astronaut photographs of the Earth, including over 600,000 photos from Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. Users can search the database of photos by geographic coordinates or region, mission, features, cloud cover and many other options. The site also features an image of the week, as well as special collections of images, ... Full description.

This show tells the story of how summer fun suffers a setback when the tree house detectives discover that their favorite spot on the beach is shrinking. The detectives dig in and learn more about weathering, erosion, the rock cycle, and much more. This show is part of the NASA SCI Files series of instructional programs consisting of broadcast, print, and online elements. Emphasizing research and ... Full description.

This Web site is intended for students age 14 and up and contains information and resources about astronomy. Full description.

This Web site includes shares the images, stories and discoveries that emerge from NASA Earth science research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research and climate models. View global maps of NASA data, check out the Image of the Day and images of current events, and read feature articles and blogs. Also includes special collections of NASA images, including the World of Change series, ... Full description.

This lesson plan uses NASA satellite data to contrast amounts of cloud coverage over different climate regions in Africa. It introduces the circulation pattern of Hadley Cells and the band of convergence and convection called the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). The lesson also discusses how frequent cloud cover and precipitation occur along the ITCZ and how climate affects the people living ... Full description.