Tag: Ready Jet Go!

  • Discover Stellar Videos, Games & More for National Space Day!

    Discover Stellar Videos, Games & More for National Space Day!

    Celebrate the wonders of our universe on May 5th for National Space Day! From Galileo’s early studies in astronomy to the Cold War-era space race and humankind’s first steps on the moon, people throughout the ages have looked to the stars with curiosity and a sense of adventure. Did you know that space travel and…

  • Brrr-ing on the Cold Weather Activities & Crafts This Winter Solstice!

    Brrr-ing on the Cold Weather Activities & Crafts This Winter Solstice!

    As the earth revolves around the sun, the amount of daylight or darkness we see changes, and so do the seasons. December 21st is the first official day of winter, and is marked by the Winter Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere — better know as the shortest day of the year! This is when we get the least…

  • Look Up… It’s National Meteor Watch Day!

    Look Up… It’s National Meteor Watch Day!

    On June 30th, set your sights on the night sky for National Meteor Watch Day. Meteors, also known as shooting stars, are one of the many wonders of space. Just as astronomers throughout time have observed the night sky looking for answers to how the universe formed, you and your family can be stargazers on…

  • Gravitate Towards Fun on National Space Day!

    Gravitate Towards Fun on National Space Day!

    Celebrate the wonders of our universe on May 6th for National Space Day! From Galileo’s early studies in astronomy to the Cold War-era space race and humankind’s first steps on the moon, people throughout the ages have looked to the stars with curiosity and a sense of adventure. Did you know that space travel and…

  • Explore Space From the Comforts of Home

    Explore Space From the Comforts of Home

    3-2-1, Blast Off! Who doesn’t dream of jetting off into space? While only astronauts get to soar among the stars, we can still have fun exploring the solar system from here on Earth. Share in the excitement of space exploration from the comfort of your own home with PBS KIDS for Parents and PBS LearningMedia. Learn…

  • Out-of-this-world Fun on National Space Day!

    Out-of-this-world Fun on National Space Day!

    Celebrate the wonders of our universe on May 7th for National Space Day! From Galileo’s early studies in astronomy, to the Cold War-era space race and humankind’s first steps on the moon, people throughout the ages have looked to the stars with curiosity and a sense of adventure. Did you know that space travel and…

  • Exploring Force & Motion With Things That Go!

    Exploring Force & Motion With Things That Go!

    Looking to add some scientific fun into your week? How about discovering physical science concepts like motion and forces, gravity, and friction! A great way to do that is by exploring “things that go” ⎯ like cars, planes, trains and rockets. We can see how things move and how different conditions affect the speed of those…