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.
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Last Year on Pluto
Young scholars 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 worksheet, 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
In this solar system crossword puzzle worksheet, students 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...
Curated OER
Look at those Leaves!
Students observe and measure tree leaves. In this leaf lesson students do on a "leaf walk" then use the leaves they find to complete a few activities.
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Dangers of Radiation Exposure
Learners 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.
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The Impact
Learners study inventions and the impact they have had on people. For this investigative lesson students learn how inventions are created and take part in a design project that will allow them to solve problems.
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Introduction to Constellations
Students examine constellations. In this astronomy instructional activity, students study various constellations and identify five major constellations. They will construct a model of one of the constellations.
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Dangers of Radiation Exposure
Students explore sources of high-energy radiation and calculate student exposure to ionizing radiation over the past year.
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.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Planet Mercury
Basic facts about the planet Mercury including its size, its name, and its atmosphere. Includes a discussion question on its visibility from Earth, with facts, and the answer. A linked page covers similar material in a "Level 2" version,...