Orion’s Quest Distant Learning Classroom
Put more SPACE in your day using these self-paced activities for students of all ages learning from home.
Activities for kids grade K through 4.
Launch rockets, build a Moon Habitat, solve spacey puzzles and more! These science, technology, engineering and math activities are fun for kids, adults and the whole family.
Build it, solve it, launch it, color it, play it or read it! A plethora of activities related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for younger students.
Activities for younger students to explore at their own pace.
Activities for kids grade 5 through 12.
Middle schoolers, explore a variety of activities from NASA. Let your creativity take flight with engineering activities, online games and even videos to get you moving and training like an astronaut!
Here, you can take a virtual field trip, make things out of materials you have at home, download apps and simulations, or just learn something new!
Resources for parents and teachers.
Excellent resources for parents and teachers.
https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov Links to video series including:
Our World supplements existing elementary learning objectives not only in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but also in reading, writing, and visual and performing arts. (grades 3-5)
Real World connects classroom mathematics to 21st century careers and innovations and are designed for students to develop an appreciation for mathematics through real-world problem-solving. (grades 6-8)
Launchpad supports project-based and problem-based learning experiences in science, mathematics, and career and technical education classrooms. (grades 9-12)
NASA Spotlight Student-produced videos addressing common science misconceptions paired with interactive lessons and subject matter expert interviews to offer real-world connections.
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/1192/10-things-to-do-with-nasa-home/ A great list of family friendly resources to use while at home.
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/ NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory says to “build robots, explore your world and beyond! Our projects, toolkit and contests will take you into space without ever leaving Earth.” (Searchable for grades K-12)
https://climatekids.nasa.gov Learn all about climate, weather, the atmosphere, water, energy, and plants and animals through videos, games, activities, and the scientists behind the studies).
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/blogs/eokids/ Learn about how space is helping scientists learn more about Earth, using images from NASA’s Landsat, Terra, and Aqua missions. (Ages 9-14)
Space Station Explorers https://www.spacestationexplorers.org/
https://www.titlemax.com/engineering-games-and-projects-from-titlemax-com/ Information about all the engineering fields and great engineering games for kids of all ages.