Space Learning ResourcesFor Parents & Teachers
Discover free lesson plans, activity guides, and educational materials to bring the excitement of space exploration into your classroom or home!
Getting Started Guides
Whether you're a parent or teacher, these guides will help you make the most of space education
Parent's Guide to Watching Rocket Launches
Everything you need to know to make rocket launches an educational and exciting experience for your family.
- Best times to watch launches
- How to explain rocket science to kids
- Safety tips for in-person viewing
- Making it a learning experience
Teacher's Classroom Integration Guide
How to incorporate space exploration into your curriculum across multiple subjects.
- Cross-curricular connections
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiation ideas
- Technology integration
STEM Learning at Home
Simple experiments and activities parents can do at home to spark interest in science and space.
- Kitchen science experiments
- Backyard astronomy tips
- Budget-friendly materials
- Screen-free activities
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Rocket Science 101: Complete Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 5-day lesson plan covering the basics of rocket propulsion, Newton's laws, and space exploration history. Perfect for grades 3-5.
Solar System Coloring & Activity Book
Fun coloring pages featuring all 8 planets, the Sun, and various spacecraft. Includes fun facts and simple activities for young learners.
Build Your Own Paper Rocket
Step-by-step instructions for building a paper rocket that actually launches! Includes templates and safety guidelines.
Space Math Worksheets Bundle
Practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication with space-themed word problems. Rockets, astronauts, and planets make math fun!
How Rockets Work - Video Guide
A 15-minute animated video explaining rocket propulsion in kid-friendly terms. Perfect for visual learners and classroom presentations.
Astronaut Training Day Activity Pack
A full day of astronaut-themed activities including physical exercises, problem-solving challenges, and teamwork games.
Moon Phases Observation Journal
A 30-day moon observation journal for students to track and draw the moon phases. Includes educational content about lunar cycles.
Space Vocabulary Flashcards
50 illustrated flashcards covering essential space vocabulary. Great for building scientific literacy and classroom word walls.
Introduction to Gravity - Lesson Plan
Hands-on experiments and demonstrations to help students understand gravity. Includes materials list and assessment rubrics.
Space Exploration Timeline Poster
A beautiful illustrated timeline of major space exploration milestones from 1957 to present. Perfect for classroom walls!
Rocket Launch Countdown Video
An exciting 10-minute video showing real rocket launches with kid-friendly commentary explaining each stage of liftoff.
Design Your Own Spacecraft Activity
Creative engineering activity where students design and draw their own spacecraft. Includes design criteria and presentation guidelines.
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