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Online Astronomy & Space Resources from Emera Astronomy Center

For Younger Explorers and Elementary Grades:

NASA Kids Club A safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions.
Astronomy @ Home Storytime for Children and their Families Astronomical Society of the Pacific staff and special guests read their favorite illustrated children’s books about the sky and space, as well as share fun and easy activities and sky observations that families can do together at home.
NASA's Space Place Information and activities, geared towards students exploring a variety of topics such as the Sun, Solar System, Earth, Universe, and science/technology
NASA at Home The main “At Home” landing page for the whole agency; look under “Kids and Families.” Tours, ebooks, videos, be a scientist among other things.
Astronomical Society of Pacific K-12 Science Teachers Educational guides, hands-on activities, classroom resources, etc.
Storytime from Space Astronauts aboard International Space Station reading picture books and more
My Sky Tonight Activities for preschool and early learners from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
SciJinks: It’s all about the Weather Sponsored by NOAA, SciJinks features information, illustrations, and learning tools about weather and our atmosphere
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