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Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
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Roman Gods
This is an awesome site to research Roman gods. Find out about these Roman icons. This site lists each of the gods and then by clicking on the name you get more in depth information.
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Scienceviews.com: Minerals and Their Uses
Every segment of society uses minerals and mineral resources everyday. The roads we ride or drive on and the buildings we live learn and work in all contain minerals. Below is a selected list of commonly used metallic and nonmetallic...
US Geological Survey
Mercury in the Geochemical Cycle
Mercury in the geochemical cycle ultimately affects the food chain. Learn about this and its effect on the Everglades.
NASA
Nasa: "The Slayton Case"
This site from NASA provides a description of the circumstances and events surrounding his grounding from space flight during the Mercury and Gemini Programs.
NASA
Nasa: "Faith 7 for 22 Orbits"a
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the final Mercury mission where Gordon Cooper orbited the earth 22 times alone for the last "Solo" American space mission.
NASA
Nasa: Second Suborbital Trial
This site from NASA provides details of the preparation for the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7.
NASA
Nasa: Liberty Bell Tolls
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft and the second American to travel in space.
NASA
Nasa: Last Minute Qualms
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of events leading up to the selection of Alan Shepard to be the first American to travel into space and the events immediately preceding the mission.
NASA
Nasa: Briefing the Briefers
This site from NASA provides detailed information about the successful flight of the Mercury 3, Freedom 7 spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa: Scott Carpenter the Flight of Aurora 7
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the flight of Aurora 7 the second manned orbital flight of a Mercury spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa: Apollo Crews and Records
This site from NASA provides a listing of all Apollo mission primary and back up crews along with the "CapComs" or ground to spacecraft communicatators. The first through seventh astronaut selection groups and a listing of Accumulated...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Hermes
Well-written article tells of several of Hermes' (Roman name "Mercury") feats, including killing Argos.
Other
Roman Religion and Burial Practices
Details from the Sussex Archaeological Society about Roman religious practices: Roman gods, what Romans were like, and how the Romans buried their dead.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Mercury Emissions: "Cap and Trade" Game
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: Inner Planets
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the four inner planets of our solar system, which include Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration allows students to explore topics related to planet earth and outer space. A number of games and interactive features are available.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the characteristics of the planet Mercury.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the characteristics of the planet Mercury.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mercury poses a threat to human health.
NASA
Nasa: Planets in a Bottle
In this simple lesson, students grow yeast to learn how the climates on each of the nine planets would affect life.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Mercury From Mariner 10, Degas Crater
Single image mosaic from NSSCD Mariner 10 collection. Shows detail of an impact basin with typical ray structures. Thumbnail image links to large graphic file with more detail.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Mercury From Mariner 10
A single mosaic image made from 18 pictures as Mariner 10 approached Mercury.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mercury and Venus
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...