Students may color and assemble this eight-cube paper puzzle of the solar system. Parts for printing, instructions, and reference materials on the planets are provided. Full description.

Students can construct a scale model of the U.S. Space Shuttle orbiter. Parts, which must be printed on paper, and instructions are provided. Full description.

This kids page offers printable drawings to color, games, and puzzles. While performing these activities, students will learn about the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite and its mission to study the oceans. Full description.

Younger students can follow Echo the Bat as he travels through Arizona on an adventure to his winter hibernaculum. They will also learn how bats use echolocation to catch insects, then about remote sensing by satellites and the use of satellite imagery. Full description.

This site contains pictures of Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) instruments and satellites that can be downloaded and colored by students. Kids can send their pictures to NASA for display. Full description.

Fourth and fifth grade students can participate in these lessons and classroom activities concerning plants and plant science. Each lesson in this program is interdisciplinary, and is designed to introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how food grows. Students will identify the different parts of plants, what is needed for plants to grow, and learn about plant life ... Full description.

Teachers can access a variety of lesson plans and activities on plants. The lessons in this program are interdisciplinary, and are designed to introduce students to plant science. Each lesson plan features introductory and background information, instructions, additional materials for deeper study, and resources lists. A glossary and links to other related sites are also included. A Spanish translation ... Full description.

This set of posters contains images of the Sun, the nine planets, Earth's moon, the moons of Jupiter, asteroids, and comets. Each poster features a brief description of the image, some statistical facts, and significant dates in the study of these objects. Full description.

This educator guide provides information and activities related to meteorites and their origins. Topics include sources and collection of meteorites, meteorite mineralogy and classification, famous meteorite falls, and others. Full description.

This teacher's guide provides background information about the moon, its geological history, and progress in lunar science from before, during, and after the Apollo program. A set of activities is provided to demonstrate such concepts as scale models, proportional relationships, rock and mineral identification, and lunar geography. Full description.