Solar_system

Websites for the study of our Solar System

Virtual Solar System

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/solarsystem/ax/low.html?2d

Provides information on the solar system, each of the planets, the sun, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. Includes photographs, statistical information and narrative information on each of the planets and their satellites.

Our Solar System

http://extremescience.com/solarsys.htm

Features information about each of the nine planets in our solar system. Uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information on our sun, asteroids and meteors.

Solar system Tour

http://space.about.com/lod/solarsystem/a/solarsystemtour.htm

Provides links and information on individual planets and other space topics on space exploration.

Astronomy Education

http://www.astro.washington.edu/pages/outreachtools.html

This interactive multimedia site provides “an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system”. Includes information on comets, asteroids, and meteors in our solar system. Links to related sites.

A Virtual Journey into the Universe

http://library.thinkquest.org/28327/

Features information on each of the planets of the solar system, plus other astronomical topics. Topics covered for each planet include exploration, the surface, interior, and satellites. Very visual, so high speed access is a definite plus. Uses hyperlinks to lead to additional information.

Space

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/

Features an interactive exploration of our solar system and each of its planets. Includes a solar system guide with a discussion of how the solar system was formed and a space exploration timeline. The Web Guide provides annotated links to related astronomy web sites.

Solar System Theme Page

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/solar_system.htm

Provides annotated links to information on each of the planets, the sun, asteroids, moons, meteors, comets, impact craters, plus a variety of other space related topics such as the Hubble Telescope, the space shuttle, etc. Includes teacher resources and student activities.

Zoom Astronomy: Our Solar System

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/solarsystem/

Features hyperlinked information to all the planets, asteroids, comets, meteroids and our Sun. Links to information about the origin of the solar system, eclipses, location of our solar system in the universe, and the Kuiper Belt.

Space

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space

Views of the Solar System

http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm

Provides the latest scientific information, the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos. Information on each of the planets includes statistics, animations, photographs & images, and links to related sites.

Build a Solar System

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system

This interactive site automatically calculates the sizes of, and distances between, the planets when the size of the sun is typed in. Suggests the use of a roll of toilet paper to make the model. Links to related sites.

Space Science Hotlist

http://www.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/space.html

Provides links to information on the solar system, planets, space travel, exploration, and missions, distant stars, etc. Provides background information, facts, images and teacher resources.

Cornell Math & Science Gateway - Astronomy

http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Math_and_Science/astronomy.htm

Features up to the minute news, as well as annotated links to information on the solar system and space flight.

Solar System Simulator

http://space.jpl.nasa.gov

This simulator site was originally designed to visualize deep-space satellite missions and provides realistic images of the planets and their moons. Planets can be viewed from any other spot in the solar system, including space probes.

Space Kids - Space science for kids

http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov

Provides a tour of the solar system, information about space probes, etc. Includes links to space science news, interactive lessons, and resources for teachers.

Solar system Exploration Home Page

http://sse.jpl.nasa.gov

Provides updated news on space missions, technology and research. Topics include: Why explore our solar system?, The planets, A history of exploration, and The People. Links to additional educational resources.

The Solar System

http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/solar_system.html

This multimedia site is intended for students in Grades 6-8, though it can be expanded. Features sections on the sun, the planets, the moon, the asteroid belt, meteoroids & coments. Includes activities and a link to a second level for more advanced students and those interested in learning more.

Cosmos 4 Kids

http://www.cosmos4kids.com

Features a virtual tour, but can also be searched using the site map. Provides instructional units organized by Universe, Galaxies, Stars, Solar system, and Exploration.

Windows to the Universe

http://www.windows.ucar.edu

This multilevel space encyclopedia features information on our planet, the solar system, the universe, myths, space missions, people in science and special data. Includes teacher resources.