Space

Arty the Part time Astronaut
This website was being updated when I visited but it is recommended by other teachers.
Astronomy for Kids
A detailed reference site for kids.
Cosmos 4 Kids
Learn about the universe, galaxies, stars, systems, the solar system and exploration.
The NASA Space Science Education Resource Directory
Find any resource that NASA has been involved in creating using their searching by grade level or topic.
NASA Space Place
A great site with information by topic designed for primary aged children. Ideas for the classroom also.
StarDate Online
Useful resources about the Solar System and beyond with a good image library.
Space.com
A site designed for adults but good for hearing the lastest space news, learning about black holes and seeing space images. The 'Science' section has some good information.
Space Place
Designed for primary aged kids - yet another NASA site. Good quality games on space topics and good information under 'Cool Topics'
Space Wander
Take a virtual trip on this website
StarChild
A site designed for primary aged children with good quality resources and classroom ideas
Windows to the Universe
A fabulous site with information about the earth, the Solar System and the Universe. More for upper primary.
FAQ about Near Earth Astroids
Learn all about the probabilities of the Earth being hit by an astroid and what is being done to stop it.
Journey into Space
Gravity, orbits and collisions from Scholastic
NASA image library
Get images from all of NASA's collections.
NASA Explores
Find ready made lesson plans and worksheets here based on space concepts.
NASA Science
Games and activities by topic
Way Out
Have fun trying out the three different level space quizes. Just click cancel when asked for the password to the site. It works without it.
Woosh
Designed for younger children with clear, easy to read information.
General Useful Space Sites
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