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Mars Curiosity Rover Mission Animation
Find out what big plans are in store for the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover) through this exciting animation. Watch it fly through space, descend onto the surface of the re…
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First-Ever Photos of Space Shuttle Docked at Space Station
In this article you will learn why the first ever photos of the Space Shuttle docked at the International Space Station weren't taken until 2011!
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Hazardous Duty Robots
In this project, you will learn about three dangerous situations where a robot could be used- a terrorist bomb threat, a land mine patrol and a nuclear disaster. Then meet the three …
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A New Look at Newtons Second Law Could Explain Away the Existence of Dark Matter
Is dark matter for real? Read one scientist's take on it in this article.
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Milestones in Space Photography
You've seen pictures of space, but where do they come from? In this collection from National Geographic, you can see some of the most magnificent images of space and learn about when…
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Stopped Dead in its Tracks
Chemical traces of an organism can often be detected long after it dies. In this activity, find out how!
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Launch a Rocket from a Spinning Planet
Have you ever wondered how scientists know where in space a rocket will go when it launches? In this activity, you can learn more about how the Earth's rotation affects a rocket's path!
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Space Shuttle - Online Flight Simulator
Do you want to know what it was like to fly the space shuttle? In this online simulation, you can do a real-time launch sequence, a sixty second launch sequence, or skip the launch s…
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Tails of Wonder
In this game, you can help the Stardust spacecraft capture comet dust and bring it back to Earth!
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Hole-In-One
Did you know that the Genesis spacecraft has a special device called the ion concentrator that collects different ions from the sun? In this activity, using a plastic cup, five rubbe…
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Here Comes the Heat
Did you know that there are different kinds of waves that you can't see? Often, waves in the electromagnetic spectrum not visible to the naked eye are all scientists have to go on to…
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Cooling with Sunshades
In this activity, you can learn more about heat and how it can affect different substances both on Earth and in space! You'll get to make a simple device to test the phase change of …
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Unseen Titanic
The Titanic sunk over 100 years ago. Learn how new technology has made it possible to find new things in the shipwreck.
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Curriculum: Learning Roomba
Have you ever wanted your very own robot? Here's your chance! Learn how to build and control a robot with your classmates! Learn how to build and control a robot using iRobot's Roo…
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Building a Simple Robot From Scratch
Using only a few materials including LED lights and a toy car or tank you can follow the directions in this video and build a custom robot at home! Have fun and be creative to make yo…
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Roaming Robots: Build Your Own Underwater Robot
The ocean is home to some amazing animals! Make your own robot to discover this fresh world! This is an advanced activity so get ready for some fun!
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Do Warmer Seas Make Stronger Hurricanes?
Do warmer sea temperatures increase the intensity of hurricanes? Find out by going through this activity.
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Science Projects: Robot Project
Learn how to make a robot out of common household items, or using an electronics kit such as Lego Mindstorms NXT.
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Making Faces
Robots are easier to relate to and even understand when they have human-like characteristics or appearance. Try out this activitiy to create a face and make it convey different emotions!
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Mechanical Grabber
Using materials around your house follow the instructions to design and build a mechanical grabber. The kids that developed this project needed a tool to pick up trash around their co…
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