Gravity Launch!

Children can virtually launch a rocket into space to see how the force of gravity can pull an object toward the earth and moon. Launch your rocket ship to five different space missions. Complete all five missions and you're a super space navigator! From ScienceNetLinks.com.

Alien Attack

Our mission: to wipe out crime from the universe. The future of the earth is in your hands. Last night a powerful and deadly laser weapon in orbit around the earth was turned towards us, seconds before the laser hit the earth; the Department of Peace was able to blow it up! The only controls for the laser are in the "Top Secret Room" at the department….which means one of our own alien agents is trying to blow up the earth. This site is brought to you by the University of Cambridge. 

Astro Adventure

Experience the trip of a lifetime while riding on a space ship to different planets. But Major Ursula doesn't think that any passengers should go on the trip until all the shuttles have been fully tested for safety precautions. Find out what the 9 planets look like, the size of them, and how they orbit the earth. This site has been brought to you by the University of Cambridge.

Planet Protectors Club

Your mission is to improve the world around you by making less trash! Expand your mind with waste-related words and dive into hands-on projects. Also has useful information for teachers to help kids learn. Brought to you by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Solar System Symphony Game

Sounds of the solar system - hit the key that corresponds to each planet when that planet hits the hot zone to hear a symphony of your own making. Also explore the solar system and find out the facts you need to know about the planets! Links to check out all that the universe has to offer! Discovery Space; Mars Exploration Timeline; Constellation Interactive; Space News. From the Science Channel.

Tour the Solar System

Explore the planets, visit the moon, and gaze at the stars in this 3-D interactive model of the solar system.

 

Comet Quest

NASA's new action game about Rosetta, the mission to orbit a comet, drop a lander, and watch as it approaches the sun. - for IPod, Ipad