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Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Handout
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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the characteristics of the planet Mercury.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the characteristics of the planet Mercury.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Planets in Our Solar System Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick overview of the eight planets in our solar system.
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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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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Planets of the Solar System

For Students 6th - 8th
As technology has advanced, so do our views and understanding of the solar system. No longer do we have to rely on our unaided eyes to observe planets. View these high-quality images of planets provided by NASA spacecraft.
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NASA

Nasa: Planetary Data Sytem: Welcome to the Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of images, with vocalized explanatory captions, of the planets acquired by NASA as part of its exploratory space programs.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Big Are the Planets in Our Solar System?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This activity explores the relative size of the eight planets that circle around the Sun.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: Inner Planets

For Students 3rd - 7th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the four inner planets of our solar system, which include Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth.
Website
Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: An Overview of the Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in the solar system.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Mercury

For Students K - 1st
Learn fun facts and details about the atmosphere, geography, composition, and discovery of Mercury, the closest planet to the sun.
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NASA

Nasa: Mercury Planet Profile

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page from NASA provides a chart of statistical information on planet Mercury. Its mass, diameter, average temperature, and distance from the Sun are among the characteristics listed.
Unit Plan
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Planets

For Students K - 1st
There are eight planets in orbit around our Sun. These planets form our solar system. The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. There are also rocks, moons, comets, and other objects going...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Ancient Times & the Greeks

For Students 9th - 10th
In ancient times only five planets were known: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Learn about Greek astronomer Ptolemy's theory for the solar system that was to survive for fourteen centuries.
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NASA

Nasa: The Planets Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA information page about the planet Mercury.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: The Planet Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
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,...
Graphic
NASA

Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA offers a photo gallery of Mercury images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing what is being seen, and this caption is also available in streaming audio.
Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Planet Mercury

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the planet Mercury of the Solar System including fun facts, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun. Astronomy for kids and teachers.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides good information about Mercury and is a good starting point for information about the planet along with pictures and audio. Links to a simple fact table, puzzle, glossary, and more detailed information.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Structure of Mercury's Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
Windows to the Universe briefly details the structure of the interior of the planet Mercury.
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California Institute of Technology

Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: All About Space

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mercury and Venus

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Mercury and Venus, the first and second planets nearest the Sun. They learn about the planets' characteristics, including their differences from Earth. Students also learn how engineers are involved in the study of...

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