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Unit Plan
Space Telescope Science Institute

Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Space Science: The Planets: Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

The Telson Spur: The Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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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Website
Kidport

Kidport: Space Science

For Students 3rd - 5th
This complete resource will help students to improve their understand of space exploration. Includes images of the universe, galaxies, stars and planets.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Pluto

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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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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Article
Other

Planetary Science Institute: Building Planets at Psi

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Superior Ptolemaic Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A simulation illustrating Ptolemy's geometrical system of explaining the varying speeds and directions of the planets, sun, and moon.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: La Historia De Hoy: Today's History (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Uranus a Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Uranus

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Saturn

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Neptune

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Jupiter

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
California Institute of Technology

Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
California Institute of Technology

Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Venus

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
California Institute of Technology

Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer: Neptune

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource provides a deeper look at the planet Neptune. Just click on the frequently asked question link and dive into knowledge.
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Article
NASA

Nasa: A Cold New World

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Science Monster: Pluto

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
Other

Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Stargazing for Satellites

For Students 3rd - 5th
Did you know you can see many satellites with the naked eye? Try this activity and find out for yourself!