Out Of This World Web Quest Resources

1. Astronomy and Space for Kids - Stars, planets, black holes, Junior Astronomers Club.
2. Astronomy for Kids - Basic introduction to astronomy for kids K-6 grade.
3. Astronomy for Kids - Information on the planets, stars and other space-related topics, plus puzzles, maps and links to more astronomy sites.
4. Astronomy in Questions and Answers - A comprehensive collection of simple facts about the planets, the solar system, meteors, stars, galaxies, and astronomers.
5. Constellation Stories and A Deepsky Atlas - Provides a listing of the constellations, maps, and the myths associated with them.
6. DLTK's Space Crafts for Kids - Space crafts suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
7. The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere - Looks at the hot gases which fill most of space which are ruled by magnetic and electric forces rather than by gravity. The polar aurora, the radiation belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, "space weather", cosmic radiation--this is the site which tells you all about them.
8. Federation of Galaxy Explorers - Educates and inspires kids to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering. Mission is to prepare the next generation to explore and develop space.
9. Frequently Asked Questions - Get some answers to the most asked questions about the phenomena of the sun and moon, time, as well as calendars and historical events information.
10. From Stargazers to Starships - The motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and spacecraft, and a math refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with the world of gravity--of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved despite their strong pull.
11. GCSE Physics: Earth and Universe - Topics include the earth, moon, planets, gravity, stars, and the beginnings of the universe.
12. Guide to Arctic Sunrise and Sunset - Tables of daily sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.
13. Henrietta Leavitt Flat Screen Space Theater - The site is authored by Carolyn Collins Petersen, an accomplished astronomy writer and part-time Hubble researcher. Carolyn takes viewers to "The Planetarium Show That Never Ends," where various heavenly bodies are displayed and described in non-scientific but informative and inspiring ways.
14. Imagine The Universe! - A glimpse into the mysteries of our universe: what we know about it, how its evolving, and the types of objects in it.
15. Johnson Space Center Just for Kids - Includes information ranging from the training of astronauts to space station construction to the search for life on mars. Also offers an album of NASA photos and links to other sites about the earth and heavens.
16. Life Beyond Earth - Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien.
17. Lunar Outpost - Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide.
18. Mysteries of Deep Space - Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well.
19. Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars - Find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world that focus on the myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
20. NASA Kids - NASA Kids is best place for kids interested in Space, Science, Rocket, Astronauts and the Solar System.
21. NOVA Online | Runaway Universe - Tour the universe and find out a bit about the history of the universe.
22. Sky and Telescope - Observing - Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
23. Space and Astronomy for Kids - Information for kids, parents, and teachers ranging from the latest NASA missions and discoveries to backyard astronomy. Bi-weekly feature columns, links, moderated chat room, and bulletin board.
24. Space Place Launch Pad - Join this site in making some 'spacey' things. Also, view space science in action and discover some facts from gravity to telescope magnification.
25. Space.com - Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.
26. Space.Kids.us - Offers a look at the universe and the lives of the people who explore it.
27. StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers - Information and online movies related to the solar system and space exploration. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA.
28. Telescopes In Education (TIE) - Provides images taken by the telescope, an Observatory Cam, along with a calendar of current events, and weather information.
29. TOPEX/Poseidon Kids Page - Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El Nino, and other links.
30. Welcome to Cool Cosmos! - Have you ever wondered what animals look like in the dark? We've created an infrared zoo on the web. We explain the world of infrared astronomy to students through games and pictures and articles.
31. Windows to the Universe - An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.