Program Details
Website:
Age Ranges:
- Elementary
- Middle School
- High School and Up
Subjects:
- Earth and Space Observation
- Engineering and Robotics
- Student Experiments
Cost:
Free
Explore Windows on Earth to discover your home from a new and spectacular point of view! Astronauts take hundreds of photos each day for science research, public outreach, and personal enjoyment. Windows on Earth maintains a huge, frequently-updated archive of these amazing images. The photos show large-scale phenomena such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions, and inspire awe and curiosity about our fascinating planet.
Several free tools are available to enrich your interaction with these images:
Cupola View – live simulated view of Earth as seen from cupola