The Solar System

• Our Solar System- all about our solar system
• Where Is Our Solar System - the location of the solar system in the universe
• Field Guide to the Universe - Cosmic Quest
• Solar System Exploration - from NASA
• Virtual Solar System
• How much do you weigh?
• Astro for Kids
• The Nine Planets - For Kids
  

The Sun

• Field Guide to the Sun
• Sun- information about the sun
• More Information about the Sun
• Our Sun

Gravity- Describe (demonstrate) gravity.

• Gravity
• Gravity and Your Weight- calculate your weight on the different planets

Planets- 1. Identify the inner and outer planets. 2. Compare some of the unique qualities of each of the planets. 3. Describe the sun's effect on the inner/ outer planets.

• The Family of the Sun- a song about the planets of the solar system
• StarChild Planets- includes a quiz

Mercury

• Field Guide to Mercury
• General Information on Mercury
• Astronomy for Kids – Mercury (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Mercury
• Mercury

Venus

• Field Guide to Venus
• Introduction to Venus
• Astronomy for Kids – Venus (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Venus
• Venus

Earth

• Field Guide to Earth
• Introduction to Earth
• Astronomy for Kids – Earth (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Earth
• Earth

The Earth's Spheres- 1. Compare the differences in the earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. 2.Explain the interdependence of the earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

• The Earth's Atmosphere
• More About the Earth's Atmosphere
• The Atmosphere
• Components of the Earth's Atmosphere- very detailed (small print)
• Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere- very detailed (small print)
• The Lithosphere
• The Hydrosphere
• The Cryospere
• The Biosphere

The Earth's Moon Diagram the phases of the moon.

• Field Guide to the Moon
• Moon Information- questions and answers about the moon
• More Moon Information
• Why We See Only One Side of the Moon
• Phases of the Moon-diagram of the moon's positon related to phases
• More Phases of the Moon- see what the moon will look like or what it looked like on a particular day by choosing a month and year
• Moon Phases Through Time- select a date in history and see the moon's phase
• Phases of the Moon Quiz-identify the phases of the moon
• Moon Webquest
• About Moon Phases
• Interactive Moon Phases
• What Phase is the Moon tonight?

Mars

• Field Guide to Mars
• Introduction to Mars
• Astronomy for Kids – Mars (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Mars
• Mars

Jupiter

• Field Guide to Jupiter
• Introduction to Jupiter
• Astronomy for Kids – Jupiter (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Jupiter
• Jupiter

Saturn

• Field Guide to Saturn
• Introduction to Saturn
• Astronomy for Kids – Saturn (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Saturn
• Saturn

Uranus

• Field Guide to Uranus
• Introduction to Uranus
• Astronomy for Kids – Uranus (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Uranus
• Uranus

Neptune

• Field Guide to Neptune
• Introduction to Neptune
• Astronomy for Kids – Neptune (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Neptune
• Neptune

Pluto

• Field Guide to Pluto
• Introduction to Pluto
• Astronomy for Kids – Pluto (be sure to click on the pictures)
• Pluto
• Pluto

 

Eclipses- Describe what happens during a solar/ lunar eclipse.

• Lunar Eclipses
• Eclipses

Asteroids- Describe asteroids.

• Asteroids- see a picture of an asteroid and read about asteroids (beginner level)
• Asteroid Introduction- learning about asteroids and the Asteroid Belt
• The Composition of an Asteroid- what an asteroid is made of
• The Asteroid Belt

 

Looking at the Stars- Idenify the North Star, and the Big and Little Dippers.

• The Big Dipper- see the Big Dipper through a telescope
• The Big Dipper
• The Little Dipper
• Constellations- lots of information
• Types of Stars
• Questions and Answers about Constellations

 

Comets- Describe comets.

• Comets- information about comets (beginner level)
• Learning About Comets
• Comet Characteristics- detailed information about comets
• Some Major Comets
• Play the Comet Game- choose the materials that make a comet

Meteorides/ Meteorites- Describe meteorites.

• Pictures of Meteorites
• Meteoroids

Updated on 1/24/08
Questions or comments? Email Sherry Ziolkowski