Stellarium
a free planetarium on your computer! Hook up a projector and you can have a planetarium in your classroom too.

e-Mission: Moon, Mars and Beyond
takes your students to the outer reaches of the solar system to locate and rescue a lost space ship! Using computers and a projection unit you can connect with the Challenger Leaning Center for a mission without leaving your school.
The mission meets all national standards in the areas of math and science for students in grs. 3-5. All curricular and mission materials may be viewed at our teacher website: www.e-missions.net/mmab

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
located in Chapel Hill, the web site provides numerous astronomy and education resources.

Astromical Society of the Pacific
Various education programs and links to grant support programs.
Suggested by Mel Blake of PARI.

NASA LIVE
NASA's Center for Distance Learning in Hampton, VA has designed a FREE videoconferencing program for educators, faculty, and students in grades K-12 and at the college/university level. NASA LIVE (Learning through Interactive Videoconferencing Experiences) represents a new dimension in educational outreach and professional development. NASA LIVE is a series of a free, standards-based videoconferencing programs that (1) emphasizes the connection between mathematics, science, engineering, technology and NASA; (2) increases awareness of careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology; (3) helps model the effective use of technology and develop a professional strategy for integrating technology in the classroom; and (4) raises awareness of and interest in NASA student, educator, and faculty support programs.
NASA LIVE connects K-12 educators, college/univesity faculty, and students to NASA in an interactive, virtual setting without the inconveniences and expenses of travel and time spent away from the classroom.
Students and educators across the nation will have the unique experience of visiting NASA experts and learning how they use the mathematics, science, engineering, and technology found in the classroom in their daily NASA duties.
To participate in a NASA LIVE event, individuals must have the following technology requirements:
1. Videoconferencing Unit - Compatible with ISDN/Phone Lines (H.320) or Internet Protocol (H.323)
2. Connection rate of 128 kbs or greater
For additional information, please visit the NASA LIVE website or contact Katrina Townes-Young, program manager, by telephone at 757-864-3868 or by e-mail at katrina.l.young@nasa.gov

Starlab Planetarium in Cashiers, NC offers programs and lesson plans for teachers. They also serve as a Solar System Ambassador with NASA to help distribute free materials to teachers.

Image Processing Resources for Astronomy Teachers
A list of imaging software and curriculum activities for image processing.

Erathosthenes Project
The goal of this science experiment is to measure the circumference of the Earth in much the same way that Eratosthenes first did more then two millennia ago! This experiment does not require any elaborate materials.

Marslink
This education program is designed for upper elementary, middle and high school students and gives them the opportunity to become actively involved in the Mars Global Surveyor, Surveyor '98 and future missions.

Orbital Laboratory
Space Explorers, Inc.'s Orbital Laboratory gives you and your students the ability to perform amazing experiments on the International Space Station, right in your own classroom! These experiments come with everything you need to accomplish your mission, and feature a full array of curriculum, internet based activities, web chats with real NASA scientists, and access to your experiment on the International Space Station via the web

Science @ NASA
brings together all the latest astronomy related news with links to relavent sites and activities. A must for all astronomy teachers.

Astronomy Curriculum Guide
links online resources and lesson plans to the NC Standard Course of Study

NASA Kids
news, games, chat with astronauts and more

The Satellite Site!
all about satellites, even build your own

Solar System Exploration
for students interested in space exploration

Leicester University's Educational Guide to Space & Astronomy
an information source for those interested in discovering more about Space Science and Astronomy

Neurolab Online
The Neurolab mission will conduct brain research to study neurological and behavioral changes in space. The NeurOn project focuses on the people of the project, their efforts, their successes, and their challenges, as revealed through informal biographies, journals, and Web chats. Hands-on activities will further help students to experience the mission in their classroom.

Astronomy for Kids
useful information that is easy to understand

Mars Exploration Program
all about missions to Mars including panoramic images

CERES Project
classroom resources and educational activities for K-12 teachers

Astronomy with a Stick
daytime astronomy for elementary and middle school students

Everyday Classroom Tools
inquiry activities involving the sun and earth

Online from Jupiter 97
all about the Galileo missions including images and astrononaut journals

Live from Earth and Mars
learning materials contributed by K-12 educators, discussion forum, workshop materials and project ideas

Live from the Sun
all about the sun, includes activities

Amazing Space Web-Based Activities
a set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use on comets, black holes, galaxies and more

Views of the Solar System
images and data with lesson plans

Lunar Prospector
all about the moon and the Lunar Prospector mission

Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan
pictures, video, activities and more from the ongoing Cassini-Huygens mission