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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Formation of the Sun and Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How the Sun and planets formed.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the features of the planet Jupiter, including the Great Red Spot.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the features of the planet Jupiter, including the Great Red Spot.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares the characteristics of inner and outer planets.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares the characteristics of inner and outer planets.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Globe Data to Study the Earth System

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson guides students through the process of locating and graphing web-based environmental data that has been collected by GLOBE Program participants. The lesson provides opportunities for using GLOBE data to introduce basic...
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Educator Resources: Extreme Weather on Other Planets

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Find lesson plans, worksheets, photo galleries, and related links for teaching about the weather systems of planets in our solar system.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: How Was the Earth Created

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a detailed explanation of the stages that the Earth and the solar system went through beginning with their origins in the Big Bang up to the present time.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Big Are the Planets in Our Solar System?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This activity explores the relative size of the eight planets that circle around the Sun.
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Interactive
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Windows to the Universe has developed an interactive resource about the earth, space, biological and physical sciences. Content includes information on our planet, the solar system, the universe, myths associated with space, space...
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Website
University of California

Univ. Of Cal Berkeley: The Comet's Tale

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides extensive information in the study of comets. Includes excellent graphics that depict what comets look like as they travel through the solar system. Also includes information on how comets may have effected the Earth's...
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Star Child

For Students 3rd - 8th
StarChild from NASA defines and describes the Solar System in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The website is broken down into two versions for the student, grade school and junior high.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 1 6 14: Is Earth Surrounded by Dark Matter?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a presentation that suggests that the Earth is surrounded by dark matter.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Egypt: How Do the Sun, Moon and Earth Revolve Around Each Other?

For Students 2nd - 5th
Omar helps his parents sell things at the market. Join him while he learns about the relationship of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Planet Earth

For Students 1st - 9th
This site is astronomy for kids and teachers! Here students can learn about the planet Earth of the Solar System including fun facts, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Kinesthetic Astronomy: Earth's Rotation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This kinesthetic activity will demonstrate concepts like rotation and orbit, clarify movement and direction, and help learners understand why earthlings see different things in the sky.

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