Three, two, one, blast off! We’re going on a voyage of discovery. In Space Science, for kids captivated by all things celestial, all the many oddities and marvels of our Universe are unraveled for deeper study.
The Earth, for kids, comes alive with an overview of how our planet was born and how life has flourished on it – and also perished – over the eons. Learn More
Curious about Curie? This issue covers the wonders of electricity, for kids, through its earliest experimenters to the essential force that turns up in every facet of our lives today. Learn More
In Galaxies, reader will travel to the depths of the universe, learning how galaxies are born, what kinds of technology are used to explore galaxies, and about galactic myths and legends. Learn More
Moon Exploration, for kids seeking new horizons, has it all: details of previous Moon landings and the Moon’s influence on art and science, as well as cool info on ongoing projects to create Moon colonies and more. Learn More
The planets, for kids, are covered in all their celestial glory here. Get details on everything from Mercury’s sweltering, wrinkled surface to Pluto’s reclassification as a “dwarf planet”, as well as neat facts on all the planets in between. Learn More
The solar system, for kids, is broken down into all its fascinating components here, from the planets and their moons to the many other galactic denizens, including comets, asteroids, meteors – and, of course, the Sun. Learn More
Space, for kids, is tackled in this fact-filled issue, which covers everything from the planets in our Solar System to the future of space exploration. Learn More
The story of space exploration, for kids, is fully covered here, starting with the mechanics of rockets and the history of the Space Race, and ending with new horizons in space travel. Learn More
Kids interested in learning about stars and nebulae get the full scoop here, from how stars are born, live, and die and their many varieties to the various colorful nebulae, or “star factories”, that illuminate our universe. Learn More
Every incredible detail about the Sun, for kids, is packed into this issue, which examines the Sun’s composition, its position in the Solar System and the larger universe, and its centrality to life as we know it. Learn More
The many fundamental uses of telescopes, for kids, are covered in this issue, which takes them through highlights in telescopic history, on to a survey of the electromagnetic spectrum, and then trough the great discoveries made possible with this incredible instrument. Learn More
April 6-14 is National Robotics Week! It’s a great time to get your kids excited about robo-technology and inspire them to pursue careers in any of the science, engineering, design, art, computer technology and mechanics fields that create these awesome contraptions. Read More
Ever wonder why the moon sometimes looks full and other times looks like a small sliver? Find out why with this free infographic, offering a kid-friendly visual breakdown of the eight phases of the moon. Read More
Music has a powerful hold on us. As teachers, we can build on that power. We can use it to motivate, engage, guide, and teach. You can guide your students to interact with music both as consumers and as producers, and within these two approaches are many possibilities. Read More
Some savvy education outreach coordinators at NASA have planned fantastic classroom activities that give students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to plan a space mission. After looking through the instructor guide for the “Lunar Nautics Space Mission” I give these activities two thumbs up and encourage you to try these in your classroom. Read More
