Michigan Reach Out
Solar S'mores
Students can make s'mores without using a bonfire. This experiment is great to use with the links "Materials that Absorb Solar Energy" and "A Solar Heat Experiment."
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ntic: Astronomia Visible
In this site you can learn about stars, planets, satellites and a little history of Astronomy.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Cosmologia
This site has many articles from the first moments of life of the universe to its properties, current models, black holes, galaxies, etc.
Other
Center for Science Education: Eye on the Sky: Introduction to the Sun
Use this resource as an introduction to the sun. This teacher guided activity will expose learners to solar vocabulary and some internet photographs of the sun. A list of appropriate books are provided as well.
NASA
Nasa: La Exploracion De La Magnetosfera Terrestre
This site is a general overview of space research on the environment of the Earth in space.
Other
Ulysses Space Probe Makes Surprise Trip Into Comet's Tail
An interesting article about a surprising finding on Ulysses' second orbit.
Other
The Virtual Sun
This site features a virtual tour of the sun. Expect to learn facts concerning the sun's characteristics, influences, and lifespan with excellent illustrations and multi-media.
Other
Kid Power: Astronomy for Kids
Young children can find facts about the Solar System, the Sun, meteorites, stars, galaxies, planets, our moon, comets, asteroids, and space exploration. Pages offer clear photos and bullet-point information, which is easy to read and...
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
Solar Music Helioseismology
This lesson plan demonstrates how to gather knowledge about an object (the Sun) using our sense of hearing. This instructional activity is designed for grade levels K-3.
Views of the Solar System
Solarviews: Vista Del Sistema Solar
This site offers an exploration and educational entertainment about the solar system. You will be able to study the history of the exploration of space, rockets, the first astronauts, space missions through a large archive of photos,...
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!
NASA
Nasa: Solar Data Analysis Center: The Sun
This site presents a general overview of the sun, followed by questions scientists are currently trying to find answers to, and links to several "Sun related," sources.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Radiation and Energy: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the light spectrum and its influence on living things. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Radiation and Energy."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Solar System: Lesson 1
This lesson will develop a map of the solar system in proportion to the distance between the planets. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "The Solar System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Sun and Moon: Lesson 3
This lesson will analyze the role of the sun and moon relative to the earth's orbit. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "The Sun and Moon."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Sun and Moon: Lesson 4
This lesson will analyze the role of the sun and moon relative to the earth's orbit. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "The Sun and Moon."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Science: Learn About the Solar System
What makes up the Solar System? Kid astronomers learn about the planets and the sun.
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist Earth
Site from NASA contains a collection of 91 questions pertaining to the Earth's atmosphere, magnetic field, ionosphere, rotation and origin of life.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Stars Project
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a research project on stars, completed by first graders.
NASA
Nasa: Living With a Star
This NASA educator's guide provides teachers with activities, resources, and materials to educate students about the Sun.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Weather
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the weather, sun, earth, day, night, and rotation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Weather Study for Kindergarten
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a science unit on weather. Students use the board to answer questions, move objects, and chart observations. An Activote is included for summative assessment.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Anatomy of the Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a middle school science lesson on the Sun. Activote questions are included. Submitted for Lucinda Schlotterback, in Sarasota County, FL.