Curated OER
Space Facts
Students read space facts and click on the links to research more about space objects. In this space lesson plan, students read about comets, planets, the moon, and more.
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Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: The Discovery of Neptune [Pdf]
The scientific history behind the discovery of the planet Neptune.
NASA
Nasa: Neptune: Overview: The Windiest Planet
Prepared by NASA, this site provides a detailed look at the planet Neptune. The menu tabs are divided into overview, moons, rings, photo gallery, and facts and figures. Just click to access specific information on any of these topics.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Neptune
A basic overview of the planet Neptune. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Neptune
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the features of Neptune.
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: Neptune
Explore the planet Neptune through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Neptune statistics and view numerous images.
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Neptune
Discover interesting facts about Neptune, the fourth-largest planet.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: All About Neptune
Learn fascinating facts about Neptune, the last of the planets in our solar system.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Neptune
Resource provides a deeper look at the planet Neptune. Just click on the frequently asked question link and dive into knowledge.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Neptune
NASA offers a photo gallery of Neptune images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing what the image is of, and the captions are also available in streaming audio.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Neptune
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Neptune, including physical characteristics, exploration, moons, and more. Additional links provided.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Neptune Fact Sheet
Resource has text information to compare Neptune with Earth. Includes Neptune observational data, orbital data, magnetosphere, and atmosphere. Also contains an image of Neptune that can be enlarged.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Neptune
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the features of Neptune.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Neptune
A cool fact sheet about Neptune including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Neptune.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Planet Neptune
Kids learn about the ice giant planet Neptune of the Solar System including fun facts, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun. Astronomy for kids and teachers.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Neptune
An excellent reference site for the planet Neptune. Loads of images, links to even more detail, a short table of planetary statistics, and lots of information.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Neptune
Learn fun facts and details about the atmosphere, composition, and discovery of Neptune, the last planet in our solar system.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Neptune
A wealth of facts await you on this complete site. Topics include size, mass and gravity, length of day, orbit, distance from the sun, and more. A coloring page, quiz, fill-in-the-blanks activity, and interactive puzzle will challenge...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Neptune or the Autobiography of a Newfoundland Dog by E Burrows
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Neptune or The Autobiography of a Newfoundland Dog by E. Burrows (1890), a novel about the life of a dog from the dog's point of view.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Oxford Book of English Verse: "A Hymn in Praise of Neptune"
Full text of Thomas Campion's "A Hymn in Praise of Neptune" from the Oxford Book of English Verse.
NASA
Solar System Exploration: Missions to Neptune Voyager 2
Only one spacecraft has visited the most distant gas planet, Neptune. This resource provides information about the findings of the Voyager 2 spacecraft's mission to Neptune.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubblesite: Movie of Neptune's Rotation and Weather
This site from Hubblesite provides information on the Hubble Telescope. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has been used to assemble a time-lapse color movie showing a full 16-hour rotation of the distant planet, Neptune.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Neptune Nabbed Its Moon
From ABC News in Science, Irene Klotz's article discusses research related to the possibility of Neptune having "nabbed" its moon, Triton, from some passing sister planets.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day:the Clouds of Neptune
Changes in the atmosphere of Neptune as recorded by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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