DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nasa Confirms Presence of Liquid Water on Mars
Read about the fascinating discovery of liquid water on Mars. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Pluto Pictures Show Hazy Horizon
View photos of Pluto from NASA's New Horizons probe.
NASA
Nasa: Mars and Earth: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool
This set of activities teaches students about the big picture of science using Mars as an example: how to collect data, use evidence, and look at models.
Other
The Astronomy Cafe
NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang...
NASA
Nasa: Night Sky Network: Pocket Solar System
Individual or classroom activity helps students understand the solar system because they can visualize it. Extension resources are included.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to From Earth to the Solar System (Fettss)
A collection of high-resolution images of space. Images "showcase the discoveries and excitement of planetary exploration, with a focus on the origin and evolution of the Solar System and the search for life".
NASA
Nasa: Dare Mighty Things
Explore this interactive timeline to learn about fifty years of planetary exploration. Click on each box for more expanded details.
University of Arizona
Nasa: The History of Mars Exploration
Explore the time line from 1960 to the 2000s about Mars Missions. Choose from news, explorations, blogs, gallery, and missions to learn more about Mars exploration.
NASA
Nasa: A Cold New World
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...
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Pluto
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.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Jupiter the Largest Planet
Here at this site from NASA you can learn about the planet Jupiter! Read, or listen to, what makes Jupiter so special in our solar system.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Neptune
NASA offers a photo gallery of Neptune images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing what the image is of, and the captions are also available in streaming audio.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Mars, the Red Planet (Level 2)
A general introduction to Mars. Includes a glossary of terms and two images of Mars. Many interspersed links to more graphics and more detailed information about the planet Mars. Also includes a printable version and links to other...
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Blue Planet (Level 2)
A good general introduction to planet Neptune for students. Has many links to more detailed information about the planet throughout the page, as well as special links for interesting facts. Also features a printable version of the page.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: All About Saturn
Discover facts about Saturn including its surface, moons and planets that surround it, and interesting images.
NASA
Nasa: Our Solar System Overview
This site has links to all the planets, providing an overview of the solar system. It also contains information about asteroids, meteors, comets and other features of our solar system.
NASA
Nasa: Goddard Scientific Visualization Studio
This impressive exhibit of images and videos is available to see how NASA uses technology to track the weather. You can search by keyword for more specific images.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Saturn, the Ringed Planet (Level 2)
An introductory site with information about planet Saturn, with a good glossary, a brief quiz, and links for more information. Printable version also available.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: I See Ice Viewer
Explore the solar system like never before with this photograph viewer. Choose the planet, then scroll through the many beautiful photographs taken by space missions. Read about how each photo shows evidence of the presence of ice.
NASA
Nasa: Mars Pathfinder
Images of Mars from the surface of the Red Planet. The site includes 3-D images and animations of the Mars Pathfinder.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Systems: The Water Planet
Observe different forms of water and how it covers about 75 percent of Earth's surface in this media gallery captured by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Use the satellite and ground images in this resource to enhance student...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Space Science: The Planets: Jupiter
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.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Nasa: Hubble Space Telescope: Universe
At this site from HubbleSite you can discover the universe by taking a look back toward the beginning of time. Site contains links to information on planets, stars, galaxies, and much more.
