NASA
Nasa: 21th Century Explorer: Why Do We Want to Study and Travel to Mars?
This article answers some of the most common questions about Mars: Why is it red? Is there water on Mars? What else have scientists discovered from spacecraft that have landed there? Also, visitors can follow links to learn more about...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Our Solar System Lithograph Set
View these amazing high-quality images of our solar system from NASA with this lithograph set. Each lithograph contains images, facts, dates, and general information on a particular subject. Background information and teaching tips are...
Other
University of Leicester: Comets, Asteroids & Meteorites
Provides a general overview of comets, asteroids, and meteorites. Content includes ways to identify them in the night sky, as well as detailed information on each type of small body.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Neptune
Resource provides a deeper look at the planet Neptune. Just click on the frequently asked question link and dive into knowledge.
Other
Cometography.com: C/1995 01 (Hale Bopp)
This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/1995 01 (Hale-Bopp), the great comet of 1997. Content includes discovery, and observational and orbit information, as well as several images.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Pluto
Visit this site and learn more about Pluto. Provides the answers to kids' most frequently asked questions.
Other
Lunar and Planetary Institute: Explore! Jupiter's Family Secrets
A variety of hands-on activities, investigations, and explorations designed to engage learners in discovering planet Jupiter.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Extreme Weather on Other Planets
Examine the variety of weather found on all of the planets in the solar system with this classroom exercise. Students will see a video and observe differences and similarities among the planets.
Other
Big History Project: Chapter 2: Our Solar System and Earth
Interactive resource on the solar system and earth. Engaging site for students and teachers provides a fascinating look at the planetary system. Includes videos, photos, text, quiz.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Pluto Pictures Show Hazy Horizon
View photos of Pluto from NASA's New Horizons probe.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: What's Up With Saturn's Rings?
Learn about the rings of Saturn.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Is There Life on Mars?
This site provides several reports on NASA's discovery of water on Mars.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nasa Confirms Presence of Liquid Water on Mars
Read about the fascinating discovery of liquid water on Mars. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: One of Pluto's Tiny Moons Finally Revealed
A look at an image of one of Pluto's many moons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
In this online lesson students will learn the impacts of the scientific contributions of a variety of historical and contemporary scientists on scientific thought and society.[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all...
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Mercury
This is a useful resource for facts and images pertaining to the planet Mercury.
PBS
Pbs: Tour the Solar System
Click on each space object to discover facts and other information about the many space objects that make up the solar system.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Earthlings Beam 90,000 Friendly Messages to Mars
Article reports on recent mission by a private space company to beam messages to Mars from Earth. Includes video.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Earth Origin, Composition, and Structure
In this lesson, you will learn about how the Earth formed as well as the composition and structural layers of the Earth's interior.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Astronomy
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore the characteristics of planet Earth, its moons, the sun, the solar system, planets, and the difference between science fact and science fiction.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: Planet X Treme Weather
Ever wonder what the weather is like on other planets besides Earth? This resource explores the extreme weather that occurs on other planets.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: What's in the Heart of a Comet?
NASA site explores what a comet's nucleus is composed of. Animation and photographs are provided as well.
NASA
Goddard Education: Eclipse 99
Information is provided about the eclipse of 1999; in addition, facts about elcipses throughout history are also included.
NASA
Nasa: La Historia De Hoy: Today's History (Spanish)
Explore the depths of space and science comprehensive information about the meteor showers in 2004, the transit of Venus, virtual reality, and other interesting science history.