| Directory > Kids and Teens > School Time > Science > Astronomy and Space > Activities and Games AFT's Summer Learning Calendar
Activities and games related to space travel and astronomy, organized by theme for the summer
months.
http://www.aft.org/calendar
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NASA Qwhiz
Qwhiz is a real-time, multi-player web game for kids and teachers. Read some material on the
Internet, then answer questions about it.
http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/Qwhiz/
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Build a Newtonian Physics Machine
If you build it carefully, this Newtonian Physics Machine device demonstrates one of the basic laws
of nature.
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/funphysics.htm
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Who's Out There? Searching for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Game that explores tools and knowledge required to design a research project to search for
extraterrestrial intelligence, then tests your skills at searching for alien signals.
http://www.seti.org/epo/fun_n_games/games/#
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Walk the Solar System
JavaScript calculator of sizes and distances of solar system bodies for making a scale model.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
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Mars: Just For Kids
An official NASA site with games and activities for kids interested in interplanetary travel -
especially to Mars.
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/
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Cassini Kid's Page
Spacecraft Cassini is on its way to Saturn. Download the parts and instructions to build a paper
model of the Cassini space probe. Find Saturn in the sky and discover more about this exciting
adventure in space.
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/cassini/english/kids/
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Scale in the Solar System
Instructions and teacher guides for making scale models of the Solar System, Saturn, and comets.
http://cosmos.colorado.edu/~urquhart/Scale/
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NASA Kids
Space-related activities at the official 'NASA for Kids' web site. Find out about the space
shuttle. Print out some cool images to color, plus information and games about Space, Science,
Rockets, Astronauts and the Solar System.
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/
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Powers of 10
Discover the relative size of everything in the universe. Beginning with a 1 metre square, each
successive page jumps back 10 times until you are a billion light years away. Lots of good
activities and information. Based on the Eames film of the same name.
http://www.powersof10.com/
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Re-create Galileo's Telescope
Students at Rice University explain how they re-created the telescope that Galileo used to make the
first ever magnified views of the stars and planets... and all for less than 30 dollars.
http://es.rice.edu/ES/humsoc/Galileo/Student_Work/Astronomy95/
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Satellite Tracking and Prediction
See the space station, the space shuttle and many other satellites from your back yard.
http://www.heavens-above.com/
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Project Starshine
Your school can help to build a satellite which will be launched from the Space Shuttle. You can
track the Starshine satellites from your back yard.
http://www.azinet.com/starshine
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Understanding the Universe - Discovery Channel School
Discover the incredible size and history of the universe through interactive gaming. Learn about
important people who taught us about space, and tour some distant galaxies.
http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/universe/
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Planets in Our Solar System
Match planets with their features.
http://quizhub.com/quiz/f-planets.cfm
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Space
Teaches the solar system, space exploration, and constellations, with interactive digrams and
Shockwave games.
http://www.sprocketworks.com/topics/default.asp?topic=1
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StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Offers an interactive gaming and entertainment center for kids who wish to learn more about the
solar system, the universe, and space.
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
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Kids Adventures in Space
Colourful fun and games to help young children learn about astronomy, the planets, stars,
asteroids, and comets.
http://www.stargazers.freeserve.co.uk
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Sea and Sky: Travelport Entrance
Fun and informative site for kids of all ages. Games, resources, galleries, and latest developments
in exploration of sea and sky. Lots of great graphics.
http://www.seasky.org/mainmenu.html
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Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground
This collection of children's online astronomy activities, is a product of the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory. Designed for grades 2 to 6, it contains hundreds of fun explorations
into astronomy as a classroom tool for learning how to theorize, experiment, and analyze data.
http://hea-www.harvard.edu/ECT/the_book/index.html
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Amazing Space
Collection of web-based activities designed for classroom use, but made available for everyone to
enjoy.
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
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Arty the Part Time Astronaut
An interactive adventure for young astronomers guiding Arty and his alien friend Greg through our
solar system.
http://www.artyastro.com/
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