Challenger Astronaut and Space Lesson Plans and Resources
Space Related Lessons
A huge selection from planets to weather.
Astronomy lessons and links
Very large collection that includes a variety of resources from tracking satellites to Ask an Astrophysicist. For all levels.
Lessons on explorers throughout time
Wright Brothers Lessons
Very complete and a great site for finding aviation related materials
General Space Links
Christa McAuliffe Site
This site has podcasts, lesson plans, videos and more about science from the Challenger Learning Center that is dedicated to the memory of those killed in the shuttle tragedy, including Christa McAuliffe. There are such Learning Centers throughout the United States.
A list of Learning Challenger Centers by State
Challenger challenges for students
Lesson plan database.
Christa McAuliffe’s six science lessons that were prepared for the nation children, but never performed.
Webcasts from the Center by Topic and Date
Podcasts and Videos
Downloadable Space Day Tool Kit, Games and more for Space Day, May 2, 2009
Pros and Cons of Space Travel
A critical thinking lesson for students
Photos, Data on Shuttle Craft
Ideas for Star Child Lessons for Younger Students
Imagine the Universe Lessons for older students
Interesting information about Black Holes, Comets and More
A huge variety of lessons about space and its implications, including the Jupiter Galileo mission. Well worth a visit.
Earth and Mars Lessons
Mars Exploration Site with Lessons for Teachers
NASA Home Page for Teachers
JPL Home Page for Teachers
This Jet Propulsion site has several activities offered on site as well as downloadable lessons.
The Space Place Teachers Section
Activities and lessons and all downloadable. Great for challenging students. Check the animations.
Printable Shuttle for coloring
Science Education Gateway
An impressive listing of resources for teachers, including web-based and hands-on, inquiry based-lessons