Resource: NASA Freeware

The programs below are offered in a Windows and MAC version.

Exploring the Universe (6th through 12th grades) -
<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/universe.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/universe.htm

This program is a reading comprehension and math lesson from space 
using images from the Hubble Space Telescope , ground photos and 
other NASA probes to explain the universe with pictures. It also uses 
extremely simple instructions (switches and buttons) to guide 
students through the solar system, stars, galaxies and universe.

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) First Servicing Mission (Technical
Reference)

<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/hubble.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/hubble.htm

This program uses images from the Hubble Space Telescope Repair 
Mission to visually help describe the servicing mission. This 
software package is meant to be a technical reference on the HST, for 
reference material. The software uses extremely simple instructions 
(switches and buttons) to guide students through five topic sections 
on the HST Servicing Mission. The information is for reference and 
topics include: astronauts, Hubble Space Telescope, Mission 
Preparations, Mission Outline, and Extra-Vehicular Activities.

Space Telescope Operations Control Center (3rd through 12th grades)
<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/stocc.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/stocc.htm 

This program has four sections; STOCC, Hubble Space Telescope, Solar
System and universe. This program requires the CD for operation due to
the large animations and sound sections. It includes many up-to-date
images and discoveries of the solar system and universe, using many
NASA generated animations and movies. You can order a free CD from 
this page - got to the very bottom of the page - it is in tiny print

Exploring the Earth (3rd through 9th grades) -
<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/earth.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/earth.htm

This program uses space images, vocabulary words and geography trivia 
to teach students about our Earth. The software provides insight into 
4 vocabulary subjects; land, water, atmosphere and space.

In addition, students can learn about the continents, oceans, chart
Antarctic sea ice growth, track a hurricane and see the Sahara's 
desert growth over a decade.

Exploring the States (3rd through 9th grades) -
<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/states.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/states.htm

Learn to name the states using satellite images and this easy-to-use
software program. Exploring the States is a popular and fun way to
memorize and test your knowledge on state names and capitals. The
satellite images are also used to instruct students on area of
estimation. The estimation exercises consist of calculating area and
population numbers. A final section is used to teach children to 
answer questions using compass positions.

Exploring North & South America (3rd through 9th grades)
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/N_Samer.htm

Exploring North & South America is a software geography and math
estimation teaching program for students in the third through ninth
grades. The software provides insight into over 30 countries. The
software is distributed freely by Jackson and Tull, with the 
permission of National Instruments, Aladdin Systems, ARJ, and NASA. 
The software can be distributed freely if used for educational 
purposes, it cannot be sold or altered.

Exploring Europe (3rd through 9th grades) -
<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/europe.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/europe.htm

This program is an interactive software program that teaches students
country names, capitals, area and population using space images and 
math for students in the third through eighth grades. The software 
provides insight into 5 subject areas; geography, math, metrics, 
compass positions and estimation.

Exploring Weather (3rd through 9th grades) -
<http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/weather.htm>
http://pcsinspace.hst.nasa.gov/weather.htm

Increase your meteorlogical and geoscience vocabulary. This program is
an interactive software program that teaches students to think about
weather in more global terms. The Earth's energy balance that is
controlled by the sun's energy, and its effect on the Earth system. 
This program also ties in several weather related math exercises.

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Steve
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