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NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for StudentsVery comprehensive site. And you would expect that, right? I mean it is NASA. The people that have actually gone into space. Separate sections for Grades 9-12, 5-8, K-4.
Space RaceThis site is sponsored by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Great background on the history of the "Space Race" between the United States and the Soviet Union. Great images and a clear and simple explanation.
Sky & Telescope MagazineYeah, this is a magazine, but you don't have to pay anything to view their website, and there is a lot of really good, basic inforamtion about astronomy, including topics like: "Words Ya Gotta Know", "How to Start Right in Astronomy", "Names of the Stars", and more.
Top 25 Astronomy NASA Photos of All TimeFrom The Hub Post website, pictures of some of the most interesting moments in the history of NASA.
Top 25 Public ObservatoriesA list of the top 25 public observatories in the United States, organized by state. There may not be an observatory in your backyard, but a little bit of travel can be more than worth your while. So pick an observatory close to you, wait for nightfall, and enjoy the view!