Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Space Travel Timeline

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the Internet to find events in space history to include in a timeline. They recognize the cause and effect relationships between events that happened in the exploration of space. They see how to use the TimeLiner software.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Last Year on Pluto

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars examine the astronomical concept of a year. They relate the passage of time on planets to historical events in the USA.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dangers of Radiation Exposure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore sources of high-energy radiation and calculate student exposure to ionizing radiation over the past year.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Periodic Table Puns Answer Key

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify various puns to assist them in memorizing the numerous elements of the Periodic Table and their symbols. There are 44 to memorize on the sheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Space Trading Cards

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use the Internet and other reference sources to gather information on a space topic. They create a trading card displaying the information learned and import pictures from libraries and the Internet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Scientific Notation myTestBook.com

For Students 7th - 8th
In this scientific notation worksheet, students solve equations containing numbers in standard notation and scientific notation.  They add, subtract, multiply, and divide problems with scientific notation.  This one-page...
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a useful resource for facts and images pertaining to the planet Mercury.
Handout
Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of information about the planet Mercury, complete with images and explanations.
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Our Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of our solar system and learn fascinating details and observations about the planets.
Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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.
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Planets

For Students 3rd - 5th
This survey of the planets includes all the basics, size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. It features interactive activities and learning exercises and compares all of the planets in colorful tables.
Website
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,...
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NASA

Nasa: Mercury: Overview: The Swiftest Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at the planet Mercury, with many useful facts, figures, photos, and related links. Provides an account of how Mercury got it's name and a timeline of significant dates.
Website
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.
Website
NASA

Nasa: The Planets Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA information page about the planet Mercury.
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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.
PPT
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.
Activity
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.
Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa Space Place: All About Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students have an opportunity to learn more about Mercury. Each badge contains a student centered experience to understand another aspect of the planet.
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.
Unit Plan
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.
Unit Plan
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.
Handout
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.