NASA
Bumping Into a New Friend
On July 4, 2005 a probe collided with comet Tempel 1. This site is for younger children who would like to understand more about this comet or just comets in general. It's designed to look like a story book and is quite basic.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Do You Know? Astronomy
Take this ten-question self-scoring quiz to test your knowledge of astronomy facts: age of the universe, why stars and planets are spheres, where other life might exist in the outer space, the Milky Way, and more.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Could Comets Be the Source of Life on Earth?
While comets were historically thought to be ill omens of war and famine, recent science has revealed that these celestial wonders actually contain amino acids, the building blocks of life on Earth. Justin Dowd explores the implications...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Doomsday Asteroid: Comets 101
An introduction to comets, including information on their composition, origin, and importance.
Other
Cometography.com
This site provides links to a wealth of information regarding currently visible comets, memorable comets of the past, biographies of comet discoverers and observers.
Other
Spacetech's Orrery: Comets Visitors From Afar
This site provides a report on comets, with many links to more detailed information. Content includes a focus on Halley's Comet, Hale Bopp, and Shoemaker-Levy 9.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Comets: Make a Comet
Create your own comet using different combinations of chemical ingredients and see what it looks like when completed.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Comets: Comet Tails
Learn how to recognize a comet by the type of tail it has.
Other
Cometography.com: C/1996 Q1 (Tabur)
This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/1996 Q1 (Tabur). Content includes discovery, observational, and orbit information, as well as several images.
Other
Space Information Center: Nasa's Comet Probe Stardust
This resource contains a small amount of information on NASA's comet probe, Stardust.
Other
Lunar and Planetary Institute: Make a Comet
Hands-on activity allows children to learn about comets by creating their own models using art supplies.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica/ What Are the Different Parts of the Universe?
In this lesson, students learn about objects in the universe, including constellations, planets, meteors, asteroids, and comets.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Seychelles: What Is the Solar System?
In this lesson, students learn about the planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets in our solar system.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: Tails of Wonder!
Learn about comets as you try to bring some comet dust back to Earth in this game.
NASA
Nasa: Landing on Mystery Stuff
At this online lesson plan read about the exciting Comet Nucleus Sample Return Mission. Understand comets and then go and do the word search.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Stardust Comet Sample Return Mission
A rendezvous with a comet was the goal for NASA's Stardust mission. Read about the mission and the comet here.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space
Amazing Space promotes the "science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom." Here you can find learning activities, lesson plans, teaching guides, and helpful tips for students eager to learn about space and space...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Comets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the characteristics of comets.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Comets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the characteristics of comets.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Comet Fact Sheet
This comet fact sheet, supplied by the NSSDC, provides a table of information on selected comets, complete with commentary when appropriate. Includes details of missions to observe these comets.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: An Overview of the Solar System
A detailed overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in the solar system.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Comets
This site takes readers on a comet adventure. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about comets--including how and where they come from, specific comets throughout history and different comet exploration missions. Interactives are...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Origin of Jupiter's Rings
University of Michigan and Windows to the Universe offers information showing that with the help of the Galileo spacecraft, scientists figured out that the rings are made from dust that was kicked off of the small moons surrounding...
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Comets
A detailed description of comets, their distinct parts, and the known comets in our solar system. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.