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Posted On:
August 23, 2020
at 8:44 pm

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Destiny Madaje

NASA Space Place: Earth

Since we live here, you might think we know all there is to know about it. Not at all, actually! We have a lot we can learn about our planet.

Learn about the Earth and all the other planets in our solar system.

Launched in 1998, NASA Space Place’s mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids’ learning of space and Earth science online through fun games, hands-on activities, informative articles and engaging short videos.

With material in both English and Spanish and resources for parents and teachers, NASA Space Place has something for everyone.

Resource Audience Grade Level Tags

K-6

4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

Planetary Science

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