Learn about outer space, Mars, and more, with these lessons, activities and family activities.

Educate the space explorers of tomorrow with our interactive digital games PLUS lessons and activities

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Thank you to all who entered! Check out the 50 student winners going to Space Camp this summer!

Photo: courtesy of U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Mars Mission crew needs help! With these challenges, kids will collect fun achievement stamps and earn their passport to space.

Inspire the next generation of space explorers with a deep dive into informational text.

CLASSROOM POSTER Jobs
in Space GRADES 2–3 DOWNLOAD

LESSON Nonfiction Spotlight: Space Adventurers GRADES 2–3 DOWNLOAD

READING PASSAGE & ACTIVITY Super
Space Careers GRADES 2–3 DOWNLOAD

LESSON Out-of-This-World
Informational Texts GRADES 2–3 DOWNLOAD

READING PASSAGE & ACTIVITY Tour
a Spaceship GRADES 2–3 DOWNLOAD

READING PASSAGE Exploring
Mars GRADES 2–3 DOWNLOAD

Photos, top row (from second left): courtesy NASA.gov; © istock.com; second row, all courtesy NASA.gov

Get your kids excited about outer space with these engaging at-home activities.

FAMILY ACTIVITY Build Your Own Rocket GRADES 2–5 DOWNLOAD

FAMILY ACTIVITY Bridge the Gap GRADES 2–5 DOWNLOAD

FAMILY ACTIVITY Look at the Stars GRADES 2–5 DOWNLOAD

FAMILY ACTIVITY Packing for Space GRADES 2–5 DOWNLOAD

FAMILY ACTIVITY Make a Moon Calendar GRADES 2–5 DOWNLOAD

FAMILY ACTIVITY Create a Simple Sundial GRADES 2–5 DOWNLOAD

PHOTOS: stargazing by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash; homemade sundial ©istock.com; phases of moon illustration, Ramiro Martinez on Unsplash

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