PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Solar System Fact Sheet
Use this handy chart to help acquaint yourself with major facts about the solar system. This chart is broken down by planet and displays data such as the size of the planet, distance from the sun, rotation period, orbital period,...
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Venus
Get the facts on Venus. Resource offers a variety of satellite images and facts about the structure and features of Venus.
Defenders of Wildlife
Kids' Planet: African Lion (Panthera Leo)
Get the facts about African Lions! What do they eat? Where do they live? This site has a fact sheet for all of your questions.
NASA
Nasa: Solar System Exploration: Planets: Venus
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.
NASA
Nasa: Earth: Overview: Our Home Planet
Provides a comprehensive look at the planet Earth including photos, how Earth got its name, and facts and figures about its size, seasons, moon, atmosphere, rotation, and lithosphere.
NASA
Nasa: Uranus: Overview: The Sideways Planet
Detailed look at the planet Uranus, with many useful facts, figures, photos, and related links.
NASA
Nasa: Mercury: Overview: The Swiftest Planet
Comprehensive look at the planet Mercury, with many useful facts, figures, photos, and related links. Provides an account of how Mercury got it's name and a timeline of significant dates.
NASA
Nasa: Neptune: Overview: The Windiest Planet
Prepared by NASA, this site provides a detailed look at the planet Neptune. The menu tabs are divided into overview, moons, rings, photo gallery, and facts and figures. Just click to access specific information on any of these topics.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Planet Earth: Planet Earth
Earth's features and facts are discovered and explained in this brief entry. Identify what makes this planet special.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Planets of the Solar System Study Guide
Review the main facts and figures that describe the eight planets in the solar system.
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: Dwarf Planet Pluto
Discover interesting information about the planet Pluto through a vast archive of photographs and scientific facts.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Earth Facts
Find lots of information about our planet Earth here. Covers basic facts, Earth's history, layers of the Earth, plate tectonics, composition of the atmosphere, Earth's magnetic field, and some facts about our moon.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Saturn, the Ringed Planet (Level 1)
A good simple introduction to planet Saturn for young students. Audio content available. Vocabulary words linked to glossary of terms. Printable version available.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
Other
Mars Quest Online: The Red Planet
Collect facts, engage in simulations, and explore Mars with the tools provided.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities
Smithsonian Institution presents ?Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities?. Through this series of six interdisciplinary lessons, students will look at such things as the organisms in different marine ecosystems, the...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Orbital Order
Launch into space with Orbital Order! Amplify your knowledge of the Sun and the planets of our Solar System in this astronomical activity. Do you have what it takes to put the planets back in order?
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Amazing Red Planet
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the planet Mars. This lesson will begin by discussing the location and size of Mars relative to Earth, as well as introduce many interesting facts about this red planet. Next, the...
NASA
Nasa: Solar System Exploration: Planets
This impressive compilation of ideas is a great source for space science. Loaded with extra links for further information on the solar system.
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.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Paraguay
Travel site provides geographical facts, stunning photographs and maps of Paraguay, plus notes on the culture, history, environment, and tourist attractions.
Defenders of Wildlife
Kids' Planet: Who Am I Animals Quiz One
Test your knowledge of the animal kingdom by taking this interactive quiz. Twenty multiple choice questions that offer immediate feedback to responses. If you need help, a link is available to facts about more than 50 animal species.