Because an increasing number of teachers have access to the Internet, the following section of network sites is included. Be aware that this list is not meant to be a comprehensive one. The Internet is a dynamic and ever-changing place and these sites may change or move.

NASA Education Home Page
Provides current educational information and instructional resource materials to teachers and students. A wide variety of information is available including lesson plans, information on NASA educational programs, and software and graphics files. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codef/education/

Spacelink
An electronic information system designed to provide current educational information to teachers and students. Offers a wide range of materials (computer text files, software, and graphics) related to the space program. http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov

NASA AESP Home Page
This is the home page for the NASA Aerospace Education Services Program with information about their programs and services. http://www.okstate.edu/aesp/AESP.html

Quest:  The Internet in the Classroom
Provides support and services for schools, teachers, and students on and about the Internet. How to get around the network, how to find what you need, and how to get in touch with NASA scientists, researchers, and engineers. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/

Space Science Education
Good source of information and material for inclusion in a planetary science curriculum. Nicely organized with a lot of links in one place. http://spacescience.nasa.gov/education/

Planetary Science Research Discoveries
This site offers articles on recent discoveries and currently hot topics in the planetary science field. The articles are short and written for a general audience, making them an ideal way for an educator to incorporate the latest information into the classroom. http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/

Earth & Sky Radio Series
This site not only offers the scripts from this popular radio show, but it also provides background information, discussion questions for use in the classroom, and links to related websites. As an added feature, students can submit questions that may be used on the show. http://www.earthsky.com/

The Learning Web
This offering by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides information on a variety of resources, including teacher packets and classroom materials, for teaching Earth science concepts. http://www.usgs.gov/education/

The Observatorium
This site is a NASA public access site for Earth and space data. It includes an image gallery, reviews of other websites, various exhibits, and an Internet education resources directory focusing on selected NASA projects. http://observe.arc.nasa.gov/nasa/core.shtml.html"

Space Educators Handbook
A large collection of bits and pieces on NASA and the Space Program. Includes material on space hardware and the history of the space program, as would be expected, and some more unusual material like space comics and stamps, and a collection of quotes. http://vesuvius.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/

TeacherLINK
This online teacher resource center offers lesson plans, imagery, software, educational links, and other resources organized by subject. Includes a section on new NASA resources and opportunities for educators. http://www.teacherlink.usu.edu/

Imagine the Universe
This site is a collection of information and resources about the Universe. It includes a Teachers Corner with lesson plans, information and activities booklets, links to other websites, and more. http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Resources for Current and Upcoming Missions

This section provides links to selected NASA missions. These sites can provide up-to-the-minute information on the preparation or operation of the missions and offer an opportunity to watch the space program in action.

• Galileo Project Information (NSSDC)
• Galileo Flybys of the Moon (NSSDC)
• Galileo Mission (LPI)
• Galileo Project Information (JPL)
• Galileo SEPO Page (JPL)
• Galileo Information (SpaceLink)

• Mars Global Surveyor (NSSDC)
• Mars Global Surveyor (JPL)
• Mars Global Surveyor (SpaceLink)

• Lunar Prospector Information (NSSDC)
• Lunar Prospector Mission Home Page (ARC)
• Lunar Prospector Mission (LPI)
• Lunar Prospector Mission (SpaceLink)

• NEAR Mission Information (NSSDC)
• NEAR Mission Press Kit (NASA HQ)
• NEAR Mission Information (APL)
• NEAR Mission Information (MSSS)

• Cassini Mission Information (NSSDC)
• Cassini Mission Home Page (JPL)
• Cassini Mission to Saturn (SpaceLink)
• The Huygens Probe (NSSDC)

• Mars Climate Orbiter Mission Information (NSSDC)
• Mars Climate Orbiter (JPL)
• Mars Polar Lander Mission Information (JPL)
• Mars Polar Lander (JPL)

• Stardust Mission Information (NSSDC)
• Stardust Mission Home Page (JPL)
• Stardust Mission (SpaceLink)

• Deep Space 1 Mission Information (NSSDC)
• Deep Space 1 Home Page (JPL)
• Deep Space 1 Mission (SpaceLink)
• Deep Space 2 Mission Information (NSSDC)
• Deep Space 2 Home Page (JPL)
• Deep Space 2 Mission (SpaceLink)

Additional Resources

Planetary Imagery Sites
This list points to a variety of sites for planetary images. It includes general sites and sites specific to particular events or missions with a few other sites of related interest. Source = LPI.

Planetary Mission Sites
This list contains links to planetary mission related sites. At the end of the list are multiple mission sites. The rest of the file lists the missions alphabetically. Source = LPI.

Planetary Information Sites
This list contains links to websites with information related to the planets and other solar system bodies. Information includes fact sheets, nomenclature, and databases. Source = LPI.

Planetary Science World Wide Web Sites
This is a listing of selected websites offering information about NASA and planetary science. It also includes sites concerning human spaceflight, astronomy, and science education. http://www.lpi.usra.edu/library/website.shtml.

Updated - 5/06/02

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