This guide contains teacher background information and activities for students which deal with space travel and is designed to encourage elementary school students to take a greater interest in mathematics and science. The activities in this guide are to be used with grades 4 to 6 and cover the topics of food, clothing, health, housing, communication, and working in space. Each section includes background information; a teacher printout listing objectives, vocabulary, motivation, and activity descriptions; and extensive student worksheets. A list of National Aeronautics and Space Administration Resource Centers concludes the guide. (TW)