Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Solar System Exploration: Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
This impressive compilation of ideas is a great source for space science. Loaded with extra links for further information on the solar system.
Handout
Views of the Solar System

Views of the Solar System: Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the sun through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn sun statistics and view numerous images of the sun and eclipses.
Handout
Views of the Solar System

Views of the Solar System: Neptune

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the planet Neptune through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Neptune statistics and view numerous images.
Handout
Views of the Solar System

Views of the Solar System: Uranus

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the planet Uranus through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Uranus statistics and view numerous images.
Handout
Views of the Solar System

Views of the Solar System: Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the planet Jupiter through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Jupiter statistics and view numerous images.
Handout
Views of the Solar System

Views of the Solar System: Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the planet Earth through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Earth statistics and view numerous images.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Big Are the Planets in Our Solar System?

For Students 3rd - 5th
This activity explores the relative size of the eight planets that circle around the Sun.
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NASA

Nasa: Solar System Exploration: Planets: Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at the planet Venus, with many useful facts, figures, photos, and related links. Provides an account of how Venus got it's name and a timeline of significant dates.
Activity
Other

Lunar and Planetary Institute: Explore! Ice Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Features a collection of hands-on activities, investigations, and explorations designed to engage students in learning about ice, both in the solar system and on planet Earth.
Lesson Plan
Other

Lunar and Planetary Institute: Explore! Jupiter's Family Secrets

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A variety of hands-on activities, investigations, and explorations designed to engage learners in discovering planet Jupiter.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Planet Quest: Exoplanet Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Constellation of articles, images, diagrams, posters, videos, and more on the subject of the search for planets, particularly Earth-like planets, outside our solar system.
Handout
NASA

Nasa: Solar System Exploration: Phobos

For Students 9th - 10th
General information about Mars' moon Phobos can be found on this site. An image is also provided.
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Design Your Own Space Probe

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
A science activity for tween students using science and engineering skills to design a space probe to explore the solar system with. Complete lesson plan is provided to guide classroom work.
Website
NOAA

Noaa: Space Weather Prediction Center: A Primer on Space Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
The Space Environment Center put together an introduction to our sun and space weather that it creates during it's 11 year weather cycle. Learn about different solar anomalies and the effects they have on earth with pipelines, geologic...