CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Planets in Our Solar System Study Guide
A quick overview of the eight planets in our solar system.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Piloting Red Rover
Do you have what it takes to drives a robot on Mars?
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Mars
Discover interesting facts about Mars, the furthest planet from the sun.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Big Are the Planets in Our Solar System?
This activity explores the relative size of the eight planets that circle around the Sun.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: All About Mars
Learn all about Mars and the Mars Rovers, and see images of what it looks it.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Found! Caves on Mars
From ABC News in Science, Irene Klotz's article explores the existence of seven caves on the surface of Mars. These caves could lead to the possibility of the existence of life (or past lifeforms) on Mars.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Mars as You've Never Seen It Before
From ABC News in Science, this article charts findings of the Rosetta ("Europe's comet-chasing spacecraft") as it took photographs of Mars from a close-up perspective.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: And Now, the Weather on Mars
From ABC News in Science, Marilyn Head's article explores recent developments in technology allowing for a closer rendering of information related to the various weather conditions on Mars.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: Space Science: Our Solar System
Read about our solar system and its formation over 4.6 billion years ago. Find out about the planets, asteroids, meteors, satellites, and comets. More in-depth planet background can be accessed through links.
NASA
Nasa: Deimos: Overview
This site provides statistical information and information on the physical features of Deimos.
University of Arizona
Phoenix Mars Mission: Lander Is Silent
An article describing how the Phoenix Mars Lander mission was ended by NASA due to damage.
BBC
Bbc News: Trouble for British Mars Lander
This site contains the BBC News story on the 2003 European mission to Mars and Britain's race to finish the Beagle 2 lander in time for the trip.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Welcome to Mars: Classroom Activity
Learn about the scientists and engineers involved with the Mars rover mission. Interview people about their careers and explore different career options.
Other
Luke W Interface Designs: Geology of Mars
Learn about six geological processes from Luke W Interface Designs that are happening or have happened on Mars. Ex: aeloian, cratering, landslides, volcanic, and more.
Other
Phy6: De Astronomos a Astronaves
This site contains four main categories: Astronomy of the Earth's motion in space, Newtonian mechanics, the sun and spaceflight and spacecraft.
Other
Mysterious Britain and Ireland: Mars, the God of War
This resource provides information on the mythological god of war, Mars.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy
Where is our Solar System? How far away is the sun? What makes up the sun? Find out all you want to know about our solar system. This is a comprehensive on-line site about space and astronomy. Check out all of the excitement!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Planet Mars
Kids learn about the planet Mars of the Solar System including fun facts, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun. Astronomy for kids and teachers.
NASA
Nasa: Blast Off on a Mars Adventure!
Resource provides a short, fun activity based on Mars exploration. "You and your crew are about to blast off to Mars! Now you must decide what to take on the long journey in space."
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Phobos Project
Information on the failed Russian missions to Mars. Though both failed to complete their missions, much was learned about the solar system and new technology.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solar System
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart guides online research on a study of our solar system and links the teacher to a WebQuest activity.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Space Solar System
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will compare and contrast the attributes of star, star patterns and planets. Students will also have the opportunity to review facts about each planet and then complete various...
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from NASA's Space Place is geared towards early elementary learners. It offers detailed instructions for crafts and activities related to space, games and a teacher resource area. Students can also ask an expert at this site.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Mars the Red Planet (Level 1)
Get to know your next door neighbor in space. An introduction to Mars, the Red Planet. Vocabulary words linked to glossary of terms. Printable version available.