Curated OER
Explorit's Astronomy 2. Quiz
For this astronomy worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.
Curated OER
Space Search
In this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to space. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
Curated OER
The Solar System Word Search 2
In this solar system word puzzle learning exercise, students examine the 26 words an names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Grade 6 Math Investigation
In this math investigation worksheet, students find five facts about outer space that contain a number greater then ten million, underlining the digit in the ten millions place. Worksheet has a chart with facts beyond the 10 million place.
Curated OER
Moon, Mars, and Beyond-Mission Briefing
Learners complete this introductory lesson in which they find out about the scenario for a simulated online space mission. They review vocabulary and complete a review sheet to reinforce the details of the mission and its goals.
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.
NASA
Nasa: Uranus: Overview: The Sideways Planet
Detailed look at the planet Uranus, with many useful facts, figures, photos, and related links.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Planets
This survey of the planets includes all the basics, size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. It features interactive activities and learning exercises and compares all of the planets in colorful tables.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Our Solar System
Take a tour of our solar system and learn fascinating details and observations about the planets.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Uranus, Neptune's Twin (Level 1)
Get to know the twin of Neptune with this introduction to Uranus. Listen to the information in an audio file. Features include a printable version of the page, and vocabulary words are linked to a glossary of terms.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Uranus
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Uranus, including physical characteristics, exploration, moons, and more. Links are included to additional information.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Uranus
An excellent report on the planet Uranus. The site includes detailed information about the planet as well as links to information about Uranus moons, unmanned probes sent to explore Uranus, and an extensive set of images of the planet.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Uranus
A basic overview of the planet Uranus. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Uranus
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the features of Uranus.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Uranus
This comprehensive site provides a wealth of information about the seventh planet from the sun. Topics include rotational axis, size, mass and gravity, length of day, distance from the sun, and more. The information is supplemented with...
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: Uranus
Explore the planet Uranus through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Uranus statistics and view numerous images.
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Uranus
Learn interesting facts about the planet Uranus and its unique history.
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.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: All About Uranus
Discover interesting facts about the planet Uranus and what it looks like.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Uranus
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the features of Uranus.
Other
British National Space Centre: Uranus
Part of a larger site on the Solar System, this page offers an image of Uranus and information about its discovery, size, orbit, and atmosphere. Follow links in the left margin to read more about the planet's composition, rotation, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Planets of the Solar System
As technology has advanced, so do our views and understanding of the solar system. No longer do we have to rely on our unaided eyes to observe planets. View these high-quality images of planets provided by NASA spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Data Sytem: Welcome to the Planets
Collection of images, with vocalized explanatory captions, of the planets acquired by NASA as part of its exploratory space programs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Planets in Our Solar System Study Guide
A quick overview of the eight planets in our solar system.