The NASA Space Place web site is geared at elementary school age children. It features games, craft activities and fun facts on Earth and space science.
Astronomy and Space Travel Reader Reviews
The following site reviews were submitted by readers like you. Discovered (or created) a cool site we should know about? Click here to add URL.Practical Space – Your Solar System
December 21, 2011 -- Submitted by anonymous.
The site covers all the planets, their moons and other bodies in the solar system all with beautiful galleries gathered from the public science outlets on the internet.
Science-Story: Paper Craft Models of Planets
November 29, 2011 -- Submitted by Mickey, a reader from Seattle, who is affiliated with the site.
Free paper craft models of the planets for kids with videos going over how to make each one. We also have many other free downloads.
Planets for Kids
September 28, 2011 -- Submitted by Stephen Byrne, a parent from Ireland, who is affiliated with the site.
Learn about the planets with this easy to use website. The website is run by Stephen who’s 9 years old, he wanted to learn more about the planets for a school project. The idea came about to setup a website to help others. You’ll find questions on each planet and all the answers can be found on the website.
FUN ASTRONOMY TOUR
June 7, 2011 -- Submitted by Eva, a parent from Spain, who is affiliated with the site.
With the Spaceship of Pipo and Cuca, they will take off from the Earth bound for the Moon, the Solar System and to the furthest limits of the Universe, to discover the secrets of the stars. Pipo is the most important character created by Cibal Multimedia. He first appeared in 1995 in ‘Come and Play with Pipo’, an educational cd-rom for children.
Epo’s Chronicles
November 19, 2008 -- From Kamal, a teacher from Rohnert Park, CA, who is affiliated with the site.
Epo’s Chronicles is a weekly web comic that takes place in the distant future. It is about a sentient spaceship called Epo, and its humanoid companion, Alkina. Epo’s Chronicles is being developed by the Sonoma State University Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) group. The primary goal of Epo’s Chronicles is to teach space science in an engaging format. Accompanying each episode are explanatory notes and glossary entries to help explain the science subjects discussed each week. Additional resources such as web links with lesson plans, and multimedia clips are also frequently available.
3dCognition
January 4, 2008 -- From Brad Strong, a reader from Denver, Colorado, who is affiliated with the site
3dCognition.com is a 3D game-based learning site, which has free games for children and adults. These games teach the player about astronomy, geography, and music theory. Shockwave and a reasonably fast connection are required. You fly a 3D spaceship through the solar system and learn at the same time.
