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The Moons of Jupiter
Seventh graders study the moons of Jupiter. For this space science lesson, 7th graders plot the density and diameter of the Galilean satellites on the chart. Students then hypothesize about the composition and trends for distance for the...
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.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Hubble Telescope Spots Water Vapor Plumes on Jupiter Moon
Scientists spotted water vapor plumes coming from one of Jupiter's moons through the Hubble Telescope. What will researchers do with this news? Find out!
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.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Europa O Logy Card
Flip this interactive card to start learning about Europa, one of Jupiter's largest moons. Answer multiple-choice and fact-or-fiction questions and review some fast facts about Europa.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Europa
View pictures and links to more information about Jupiter's moon Europa. Links are also provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Jupiter's Moons Act Like Shepherds
From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article on Jupiter's moons center on topics relating to the moon's role in diverting objects away from the planet and into the distant rings.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Nasa Plans Mission to Jupiter Moon Europa
Article reports on a planned mission by NASA to send a robot to one of Jupiter's moons to hunt for life.
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.