Curated OER
Solar System Cloze Activity
In this solar system activity, students fill in 21 blanks with words from a word bank at the top of the page. They include information about the solar system, terrestrial planets, gaseous planets, and planetoids.
Curated OER
Astronomy Test
In this astronomy test, students answer 50 true/false and multiple choice questions about the relationships of the earth, moon, and sun. The test also includes questions about the solar system, galaxies, and the universe. An answer key...
Curated OER
Gravity, Seasons, and Time
In this Earth activity, students read about Earth's gravity, the reason the Earth has seasons, and time zones. Then students complete 21 multiple choice, 2 true or false, and 1 short answer question.
Curated OER
Grade 6 Math Investigation
In this math investigation worksheet, students find five facts about outer space that contain a number greater then ten million, underlining the digit in the ten millions place. Worksheet has a chart with facts beyond the 10 million place.
Curated OER
Exploring Our Solar System #1
Students examine the different theories on how our solar system was formed. They discover the order of the nine planets. They also identify the surface features of each planet.
Curated OER
Last Year on Pluto
Students examine the astronomical concept of a year. They relate the passage of time on planets to historical events in the USA.
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Solar System Vocabulary
In this solar system vocabulary skills instructional activity, students match the 13 solar system-related names and terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
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Solar System Crossword
For this solar system crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 13 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
Messenger Education
Give Me a Boost—How Gravity Assists Aid Space Exploration
The propellant needed for space explorations runs in the thousands, while paying to get the craft into orbit costs millions! In the second installment of three, two activities explore laws of conservation of energy and momentum. Using...
Messenger Education
Sensing the Invisible: The Herschel Experiment
The electromagnetic spectrum includes everything from very powerful gamma rays (which are used to treat cancer) to much weaker radio waves (which include microwaves). Through a hands-on activity, scholars explore the temperature...
Messenger Education
Mission: Possible—How Can We Plan an Exploration of Another World?
An astronaut's spacesuit weighs 280 pounds and takes 45 minutes to put on — that's a serious suit! The second activity of a three-part series allows pupils to see all that goes into space exploration. Through simulations, groups analyze...
Curated OER
Dangers of Radiation Exposure
Students calculate their yearly exposure rate to harmful high-energy radiation and cumulative effects over time. They use the information to evaluate the various sources of radiation that are of greatest concern for them.
Curated OER
Introduction to Constellations
Students examine constellations. In this astronomy lesson, students study various constellations and identify five major constellations. They will construct a model of one of the constellations.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: All About Mercury
Students have an opportunity to learn more about Mercury. Each badge contains a student centered experience to understand another aspect of the planet.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Mercury
A review of information about the planet Mercury, complete with images and explanations.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Our Solar System
Take a tour of our solar system and learn fascinating details and observations about the planets.
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: Mercury
Discover interesting information about the planet Mercury through a vast archive of photographs and scientific facts.
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 Kids: Solar System: Mercury
Learn all the basic facts about the planet Mercury. The brief, to the point text makes this site most suitable for younger researchers.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Mercury
A cool fact sheet about Mercury including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Mercury.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Mercury
The planet Mercury is profiled with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Mercury
Discover interesting facts about the tiny planet Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: All About Space
A fantastic collection of information about the solar system. Includes information on all of the planets, the moon, the sun, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and stars. Also find puzzles, a dictionary, quizzes, classroom activities, and...
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer
Resource compiles a list of most frequently asked questions about Mercury. Each question is linked to an astronomer's answer. Kids can explore many aspects of this wonderful planet.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Mercury
A basic overview of the planet Mercury. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.