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Generation Beyond Timeline

Take a look at the past missions that have helped make Mars exploration a possibility and the new challenges faced by engineers and astronauts.

Build a Biome

Learn what a biome is and then build one by selecting the appropriate plants, animals, precipitation level and temperature!

Solar System Scope

Explore the Solar System. Visit the Earth and other planets. Go stargazing.

Howtosmile

Explore this large database of fun hands-on activities that cover a wide range of science, math, engineering and technology subjects!

Scale of the Universe 2

Explore this lovely zoomable interactive to really understand the size of things in the world around you.

Barometer in a bottle

Here you can make a barometer and predict the weather!

bioGraphic

Articles and images discussing our planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Space with CBeebies

Plenty of games, videos, puzzles, songs, and fun things to make all around the topic of space!

BBC Stargazing Live Activity Pack

Lots of great activities to explore astronomy and learn more about the night sky.

GoSkyWatch Planetarium

Simply point your device to the sky and this app will tell you all you need to know about the stars and constellation you're looking at!

Diamond – the Game

Are you ready to make a scientific breakthrough in one of the biggest research facilities in the world? Download and print this family board game

Earth

Learn all about the seasons, continents, volcanoes, oceans and much more!

Solar System Size and Distance

Do you know how planets compare in size and position in space?

Where Did The Moon Come From?

How do you think the moon was made? In this video Jessie tells you what scientists think happened to create the moon!

NASA Space Place

Visit NASA SpacePlace to learn about dark matter, hurricanes and what causes the seasons.

Moon Globe

Explore the Earth's moon from all angles with this detailed simulation!

The Kid Should See This – Technology

From making a piano out of pumpkins to solving a Rubik's cube in 0.38 seconds, this website has videos about all sorts of technology!

Mars Globe

Take a guided tour of Mars or explore the features of the planet yourself!

Skyview Lite

Use your phones camera to identify stars, constellations and satellites in the sky!

Space racers

Can you fly the young spaceship cadets Eagle, Robyn, Hawk, and Starling though the different obstacle courses.

Ready Jet Go!

Use the pinball machine to launch all 8 planets of our solar system into the correct orbit around the sun.

Make an Astronaut Lander

A challenge to create and test a space landing craft.

Space

Find out all about life in space, constellations and the solar system on this great website!

What’s a Meteor Shower

Have you seen a shooting star before? Did you know they are not actually stars?

Unlimited Space Agency’s YouTube channel

Videos from 'The Space Shed' with Jon Spooner and Mini Jon.

NASA app

Learn about our solar system, neighboring solar systems and the other galaxies out there in the universe!

Make a telescope

Get crafty and build your own telescope to look for birds, treetops, and even stars in the night sky.

Children’s BBC Stargazing

CBeebies videos, games, stories, activities and quizzes to explore the night sky.

Space scoop

Fun facts, cool images and up-to-date news about space!

Shark quiz

How much do you know about sharks?

UNSA Podcast with astrophysicist Jen Gupta

A great podcast for all budding astronomers and astronauts.

Rugged Rovers

Design and race your very own space rover!

Seeing the invisible

Ever wondered about magnetism in space? Find out more in this short video!

Build your own space mission

Create your own rover or orbiter and launch it into space!

NASA Be A Martian

Here find the latest images and videos from Mars!

Wow in the World podcasts

Learn all about the coolest new stories in science and technology with these podcasts you and the rest of your family can enjoy!

Blow Your Mind

Dr Chris and Dr Xand delve into the world of nature.

Moon quiz

How much do you know about the Earth’s moon?

DIY Sun Science

Explore live images of the sun, complete some hands-on activities using common household items and much more!

Your Weight on Other Worlds

How much do you think you would weigh on Mars? Or how about Saturn? Find out here!

Space Station Live

Watch the Earth from a live feed of a camera mounted on the international space station!

Britannica Kids: Volcanoes

This app is full of information, images, games and activities to teach you all about volcanoes!

DIY Lake Science

Learn everything you need to know about freshwater ecosystems with this collection of videos and activities!

Rocket Science 101

Choose a NASA mission and build the right rocket to the launch the spacecraft into orbit!

Galactic Explorer

Can you safely fly this rocket through space without being swallowed up by the black hole?

The International Space Station

What is the International Space Station and how do astronauts live on it? This website tells you all you need to know!