Curated OER
The Transit of Mercury
For this transit of Mercury worksheet, students read about Earth and Mercury lining up so that Mercury passes across the disk of the sun from the Earth's view. Students solve 3 problems and they determine the diameter of the solar disk...
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Mercury
This is a useful resource for facts and images pertaining to the planet Mercury.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Mercury
A review of information about the planet Mercury, complete with images and explanations.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: All About Space
A fantastic collection of information about the solar system. Includes information on all of the planets, the moon, the sun, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and stars. Also find puzzles, a dictionary, quizzes, classroom activities, and...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Mercury
The planet Mercury is profiled with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
Encyclopedia Mythica
The Encyclopedia Mythica: Mercury
A brief description of Mercury, the Roman god of trade, profit, merchants, and travelers.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Planet Mercury
Basic facts about the planet Mercury including its size, its name, and its atmosphere. Includes a discussion question on its visibility from Earth, with facts, and the answer. A linked page covers similar material in a "Level 2" version,...
NASA
Nasa: Mercury Planet Profile
This page from NASA provides a chart of statistical information on planet Mercury. Its mass, diameter, average temperature, and distance from the Sun are among the characteristics listed.