NASA Resources

Each of the NASA Centers and Facilities offers a wide range of projects and resources for schools. Here are just a few examples.

NASA offers an astounding range and depth of material. With so many different sites and programs, NASA web sites are constantly being created, moved (given new URL’s), and sometimes retired.

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NASA

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is responsible for many hundreds of different programs and functions, from the International Space Station to building better airplanes – and…  learn more

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StarChild

StarChild is another resource aimed at young children with activities emphasizing space and astronomy. The site includes lesson plans which show you some of the ways you can…  learn more

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Earth's City Lights

These downloadable, high-resolution images of Earth's city lights were created with data from satellites originally designed to view clouds by moonlight. It turned out they could also map…  learn more

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NASA STEM Engagement: Lesson Plans & Activities

Inspire. Engage. Educate. Employ. The Next Generation of Explorers. A list of lesson plans and activities are provided. K-12 educators are invited to explore more STEM resources. The…  learn more

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20 Years Ago: Remembering Columbia and Her Crew

The first flight of the year, STS-107 aboard NASA’s oldest orbiter Columbia, the first shuttle mission dedicated to microgravity research in nearly five years, would not travel to…  learn more

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NASA Kids Club

NASA Kids Club is targeted towards kids in lower elementary school, while almost all other sites aim at older children. The cartoon-like format evokes question-asking, such as when…  learn more

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NASA TV

NASA TV, in addition to it's cable channel, maintains an Education Channel for students and teachers. View it on-line.  learn more

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Microgravity

NASA offers a wide variety of topics to explore and excite older students. An example is microgravity, the appearance of floating in space. Gravity is a force that…  learn more

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NASA: STEM Resources for K-12 Educators

NASA has indexed hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keyword. These lesson plans and teaching materials can be used to support your STEM curriculum. Spark…  learn more

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NASA Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from NASA–from Earth to the Moon, the Solar System and beyond.  learn more

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NASA Solar System Explorations

The Solar System Exploration website is a real-time, living encyclopedia of the robotic exploration of our solar system. This website provides the public with reliable, accurate, up-to-date information…  learn more

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NASA STEM Resources and Opportunities

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. The agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000…  learn more

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NASA: Artemis Camp Experience

This set of hands-on activities tells the story of NASA’s Artemis Program that will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. Intended for…  learn more

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NASA: Hubble Space Telescope

Since its 1990 launch, the Hubble Space Telescope has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe. Named in honor of the trailblazing astronomer Edwin Hubble, the Hubble Space…  learn more

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Rockets Educator Guide from NASA

Few classroom topics generate as much excitement as rockets. The scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical foundations of rocketry provide exciting classroom opportunities for authentic hands-on, minds-on experimentation. The…  learn more

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Careers at NASA

here are jobs and there are careers. But at NASA, our work is more than just a profession—it’s a lifelong pursuit, a passion—and a chance to change the…  learn more

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'First Woman' Graphic Novel and Camp Experience

NASA STEM Engagement. This set of hands-on activities accompanies NASA’s “First Woman” graphic novel series, which tells the story of Callie Rodriguez, the first woman to explore the…  learn more