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Title:
| Space: International Space Station |
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Description:
| These sites are about the International Space Station that orbits earth. Learn about the history of its development, its mission, and the astronauts who have lived there. Includes videos, animations, and photographs. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on space exploration. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| PBS: Space Station
Here are 10 facts about the space station.
PBS: Space Station
Test your knowledge of the ISS with this quiz.
International Space Station
Read the latest updates about the ISS on this site.
Where Is It Now?
Find out when the ISS will be visible in the night sky.
Video Gallery: The Atlantis Crew
Atlantis' astronauts each answer questions from MSNBC.com. Each one of the six crew members has a video including Heide Piper who talks about being a spacewalking astronaut. Atlantis carried pieces of the ISS. NOTE: The site includes ads.
NASA: Human Space Flight Web Gallery
Select a category to view an image gallery and videos about the ISS.
Boeing Coloring Book: International Space Station
Print out the page and color the International Space Station.
NASA: Sleeping in Space
Students can learn about sleeping in space and listen to wake up calls for several shuttle missions.
Water on the Space Station
This article describes the water recycling process on the Space Station.
Breathing Easy on the Space Station
Learn how oxygen is produced on the International Space Station. The page includes a diagram.
National Geographic for Kids
Learn how astronauts live together and share space on the Space Station.
NASA: Space Shuttle
Students can find out about the STS-115 Atlantis shuttle mission in September of 2006. This flight carried pieces of the ISS. Click on "Flash Feature" for a series of animations. Under "Related Multimedia" watch one of the videos.
Building the International Space Station
Here are answers to common questions about the ISS. The site includes photographs and video files. Enter your suggestion for what the space station should be named.
BrainPop: International Space Station
Watch this movie and then take the quiz. NOTE: Site available by subscription only.
How Space Stations Work
This site explains the past history of space stations and the future of space stations. NOTE: The site includes ads.
How Spacesuits Work
Astronauts have used spacesuits extensively as they work on the ISS. This site explains how a spacesuit works and has an assortment of photographs tracing the history of the spacesuit. NOTE: The site includes ads.
eThemes Resource: Solar System: Space Exploration
These sites are about space exploration and the various technologies that have made this possible. Learn about satellites, space stations, and spacecrafts. See photographs and video clips of various launches
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.10, 3.7, 3.8, 3, 2, 5, 6
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