Fun Exploring the Universe
Explore our universe with these inspiring, informative, and fun activities and related resources. From coloring pages to quirky videos, you’ll enjoy learning about our fascinating cosmos.
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Universe Coloring Pages
We have a whole universe to color! If you've ever dreamed of coloring supernova remnants and merging neutron stars, we have pages for you. Or if you just want to learn a little about what makes a gamma-ray burst, we have that, too. Check out the collections at the link below to find something that will unleash your creativity.
Our Traveler can’t wait to go visit a black hole! However, before they go, we have a few safety tips for their journey. These coloring pages will give you some basics about black holes, too.NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center -
Preschool Activities with NASA’s Traveler
Blast off into some learning fun! Explore big ideas with little learners using these easy, printable activities designed to spark curiosity, build early skills, and introduce preschoolers to the wonders of the cosmos through play-based learning. From counting stars to matching black holes, each activity blends fun with foundational skills. Just print and play!
Pre-handwriting tracers are an activity that help youngsters get ready for writing by tracing fun lines and curves. A young boy uses a marker to trace the tumbling path of asteroids on one of these activity sheets.NASA/Ashley Balzer -
NASA’s Traveler Learns About the Universe
Our Traveler can’t wait to explore the universe! It’s hard not to be caught up in their boundless enthusiasm for all the wondrous sights the cosmos has to offer.
You can check out their adventures on NASA+. Then explore the link below for wallpapers, postcards, and more.
Have you ever thought about visiting a black hole? We sure hope not. However, if you're absolutely convinced that a black hole is your ideal vacation spot, make sure to get a primer on black hole safety first.NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center -
JPL Education Website
The JPL Education website offers an extensive catalog of standards-aligned STEM lessons, DIY student projects, and other educational resources. Designed for K-12 classroom teachers, informal educators, parents, and students, the resources cover a wide range of STEM concepts in the context of the latest missions and science at NASA and JPL — the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system. JPL Education also offers educator workshops, webinars, and other educational events and programs, which can be found on its events calendar.
In this strategy card game, students work individually or collaboratively to build a spacecraft capable of exploring our solar system. Students must use problem-solving skills as well as their knowledge of and research into STEM and space exploration concepts to win the game. The object is to fully “explore” their destination by accumulating exploration points.NASA/JPL-Caltech -
Universe of Learning
NASA’s Universe of Learning aims to engage learners of all ages and backgrounds in exploring the universe for themselves. Leveraging the NASA Astrophysics mission data and experts, they create a range of videos, activities, facilitator guides, data experiences, and professional development resources. Their expertise and direct connections allow them to create innovative projects and design novel approaches to engage learners in the secrets of the cosmos.
The NASA’s Universe of Learning team connects the public to the data, discoveries, and experts that span NASA’s Astrophysics missions. Our team is made up of scientists, engineers, and educators who have direct connections to these missions. We also rely on a nationwide network of informal educators, scientists, and engineers who not only share our resources, but also help us develop them.NASA
