Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space
Amazing Space promotes the "science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom." Here you can find learning activities, lesson plans, teaching guides, and helpful tips for students eager to learn about space and space...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Space Science: The Planets: Jupiter
Answer questions about the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. Play along as you learn more about Juno and its mission to Jupiter.
Other
The Telson Spur: The Solar System
This is a list of links to online resources related to the study of the planets. It has a literary theme associated with the Lewis Carrol poem "The Hunting of the Snark" with many quotes from literature and science. Navigation tools...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares the characteristics of inner and outer planets.
Kidport
Kidport: Space Science
This complete resource will help students to improve their understand of space exploration. Includes images of the universe, galaxies, stars and planets.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Pluto
This site, which is provided by the National Space Science Data Center of NASA, is a site with detailed information about Pluto, including planned missions to explore the planet in greater detail.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Jupiter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the features of the planet Jupiter, including the Great Red Spot.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Jupiter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the features of the planet Jupiter, including the Great Red Spot.
Other
Planetary Science Institute: Building Planets at Psi
An article about the Planetary Science Institutes's advanced computer software, which it uses to model the way the solar system may have formed. Includes some insights into the results already obtained.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Superior Ptolemaic Model
A simulation illustrating Ptolemy's geometrical system of explaining the varying speeds and directions of the planets, sun, and moon.
NASA
Nasa: La Historia De Hoy: Today's History (Spanish)
Explore the depths of space and science comprehensive information about the meteor showers in 2004, the transit of Venus, virtual reality, and other interesting science history.
BBC
Bbc: Uranus a Mission
Very good narrative about Voyager's mission past Uranus. Details the difficulties of the voyage, as well as containing very good pictures of its moons.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Mercury
A cool fact sheet about Mercury including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Mercury.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Uranus
A cool fact sheet about Uranus including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Uranus.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Saturn
A cool fact sheet about Saturn including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Saturn.
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.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Jupiter
A cool fact sheet about Jupiter including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Jupiter.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer
Resource compiles a list of most frequently asked questions about Mercury. Each question is linked to an astronomer's answer. Kids can explore many aspects of this wonderful planet.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Venus
Resource offers the answers to many frequently asked questions about Venus. Kids can click on the user-friendly question links to learn more about this amazing planet.
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: A Cold New World
Quaoar, the most recent addition to our solar system, has displayed many planet-like characteristics but has yet to be named "the 10th planet." Learn more about the interesting find here. Many links to various sites on Quaoar and the...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Pluto
A cool fact sheet about Pluto including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Pluto.
Other
Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Stargazing for Satellites
Did you know you can see many satellites with the naked eye? Try this activity and find out for yourself!