Curated OER
Volcanoes in Space
Students research volcanoes on the Internet to compare/contrast the volcanoes on Earth to the ones found on Io, a moon of Jupiter. Students list the similarities and differences in science journals, and illustrate pictures of the volcanoes.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Speed of Light
Using an interesting and intriguing format, this page discusses the question of "How does one measure the speed of light." Explanation focuses on Galileo's and Roemer's efforts to obtain a reasonable value. Also discusses Heinrich...
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Galileo
A well-indexed collection of NASA images taken by the Galileo spacecraft. Images include the spacecraft itself prior to launch and all of the solar system objects this incredible mission has visited.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Probes to the Outer Planets (Level 2)
This site has a description of the many probes sent to the outer planets, including pictures and vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Other links on interesting facts and more detailed information are also included.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Galileo Project Information
This is the homepage of all of the archived information about and from the Galileo Mission. Included is data from the flybys of Venus, Earth, Moon, and Asteroids Gaspra and Ida, as well as the current data from Jupiter and its moons. See...
NASA
Nasa Jpl: Galileo Legacy Site
This site from NASA provides a detailed overview for the Galileo mission to Jupiter. Content ranges from the mission description to Jupiter images to educational resources.
NASA
Nasa: Callisto 3 Images
This site from NASA provides a complete collection of images during orbit 3 of Jupiter's moon Callisto. Also links to data released from all Galileo orbits to date. Check the "Family Portraits" of the Galilean moons and other images at...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Io, Moon of Jupiter
Statistics and general information about the volcanic moon of Jupiter. Good comparison, with graphics, of Io's volcanoes and Earthly geysers.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: Juno and Her Rivals, Io & Callisto
Juno's famously jealous nature is revealed in these stories of her and her rivals for Jupiter's affection.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Jupiter
A triple eclipse crossing the face of Jupiter on 2 Feb 98. This set of five images captures the passage of the shadows of Io, Callisto, and Ganymede across the face of Jupiter.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: High Tide on Io!
What's it like on Jupiter's moon, Io? Find out in this short, illustrated tutorial.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Galileo
NASA offers three images taken by the Galileo spacecrart capture the faces of Ganymede and Io. Files, with detailed caption can be downloaded in GIF format.
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: Jupiter's Moons and Rings
Windows to the Universe of the University of Michigan gives a brief introduction to Jupiter's rings. The information can be accessed in a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced setting.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Jupiter the Largest Planet
Here at this site from NASA you can learn about the planet Jupiter! Read, or listen to, what makes Jupiter so special in our solar system.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Direct and Indirect Objects
Tutorial on the proper usage of direct objects and indirect objects. Discusses difference between direct objects and object complements.
NASA
Nasa: Io: Overview: Volcanic Moon
Find out about most volcanically active world in the Solar System, Jupiter's moon named Io.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Jupiter
NASA offers a photo gallery of Jupiter images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing what the image is of, and the captions are also available in streaming audio.
NASA
Nasa: The Galileo Mission
This site from NASA has information on the Galileo space mission, which launched in October 1989. In spite of technical problems, Galileo transmitted enormous amounts of new data, especially about Jupiter and its satellites and rings,...
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Photojournal: Jupiter
Looking for images of Jupiter or its moons? This is the place to start. Pictures are available from both Voyager missions, Galileo Orbiter and the Hubble Space Telescope. Choose from images of the planet, the ring, any of the Galilean...
CNN
Cnn: Jupiter's Fiery Moon Io Resembles Earth of Long Ago
CNN article from November 1999, reporting on the volcanoes of Io. Some general information about the Galileo spacecraft and specific information about some of the volcanoes of Io.