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University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Mercury Unveiled

For Students 9th - 10th
New analysis of data returned by the Mariner 10 mission. Includes several photo images. Examines the possibility of volcanism in the history of Mercury and comparisons to Hawaiian and Lunar volcanic events.
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Other

Eco Usa: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough summary of the sources of mercury exposure, the fate of mercury in the body and its metabolism, and the consequences of mercury toxicity, as well as the treatment.
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NASA

Nasa: Project Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links to many, many NASA resources about the Mercury program. Detailed information on each of the Mercury missions as well as a large number of images are available from this site.
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NASA

Nasa: Mercury 6

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Mercury 6, the first American manned orbital space mission.
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Other

Web ref.org: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice concise summary of basic information on mercury, including sources, history and uses, as well as information on mercury poisoning.
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent summary of basic information on mercury, including chemical and physical properties and uses.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Minerals: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on Mercury.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mercury poses a threat to human health.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
A basic overview of the planet Mercury. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

The Encyclopedia Mythica: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Mercury, the Roman god of trade, profit, merchants, and travelers.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Probes to Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple information about the first space explorer to visit Mercury. Good picture of the Mariner 10 probe. Links to a glossary of terms.
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Views of the Solar System

Views of the Solar System: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting information about the planet Mercury through a vast archive of photographs and scientific facts.
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University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts about the tiny planet Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a user navigated slide show with animations providing basic information about the element Mercury.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Mercury Emissions: "Cap and Trade" Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explain why mercury is harmful to humans, and discuss how government encourages industries to reduce mercury emissions. Examine the pros and cons of emissions credit trading and discover how the free market can be used to reduce emissions.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Mercury From Mariner 10

For Students 9th - 10th
A single mosaic image made from 18 pictures as Mariner 10 approached Mercury.
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Cosmos 4 kids

Cosmos4 Kids: Solar System: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all the basic facts about the planet Mercury. The brief, to the point text makes this site most suitable for younger researchers.
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Other

Science: Mercury

For Students 6th - 8th
A look at mercury, its chemicals properties and other facts. Article is written by high school students.
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NASA

Nasa: Project Mercury a Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a chronology of Project Mercury, including information on major events leading to Project Mercury, the research and development phase of Project Mercury, and the operational phase of Project Mercury.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Water Wonders: Mercury in Homes and Schools

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn where mercury can be found at home and at school, how exposure affects humans, ways to protect yourself from it, and the damage it is doing to the natural environment.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Mercury Element Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of mercury, its physical and chemical properties, where it is found, its uses, its toxic effects, and some interesting facts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury Pollution Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick review of human impacts like mercury pollution have on earth's environment.
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NASA

Nasa: Gordon Cooper Mercury 9 Faith 7 Mission Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the last Mercury space mission. Links to related Web sites are included.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Mercury in Your Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn what the forms of mercury are, the sources, how to reduce the releases, and how it affects humans and the environment.

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