PBS
The Planets of the Solar System
Launch a lesson that's sure to capture middle schoolers' interest! Exploration enthusiasts examine the planets of our solar system using an activity from PBS's Space series. The resource includes images and information for each planet,...
PBS
Seasons on Earth and Mars
Winter, spring, summer, and fall—Earth experiences them all! But what about Mars? Scholars compare the planets in terms of distance, tilt, and rotation during a lesson from PBS's Space series. Great visual models of Earth and Mars, plus...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Science World of Astronomy: Snc Meteorites
View a chart displaying various kinds of meteorites collected on earth and read a technical article describing the manner in which they are studied. Provides a link to more information about the planet Mars and the role it plays in the...
NASA
Nasa: Dare Mighty Things
Explore this interactive timeline to learn about fifty years of planetary exploration. Click on each box for more expanded details.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mars
A photo of the planet Mars taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Jupiter
A large photo of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mercury
A photo of the planet Mercury showing its rugged, scarred surface which looks similar to that of the Earth's moon.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Saturn
A beautiful photo of Saturn taken by Voyager 2 which gives a clear view of the planets amazing ring systems and even some of its moons as they orbit in front of the gas giant.
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Science Kids: Science Images: The Earth
Looking at the planet earth from space. The continent of Africa is visible behind the cloud cover as well as a large quantity of water in the blue oceans that make up a majority of the globes surface.