Lesson plans, activities, projects, educational links, and much more which can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom from elementary school through university. Also links to news items for specific subjects.
Fact sheet on this planet '[whose] intricate ring system has fascinated astronomers for centuries.' Features data on Saturn, articles about the planet, details about missions (such as Cassini-Huygens) to the planet, and links to related resources from NASA. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
The NASA New Horizons mission, scheduled to be launched in early 2006 and to reach Pluto in 2015, 'is the first mission to the last planet -- the initial reconnaissance of Pluto-Charon and the Kuiper Belt.' Find a mission overview, a FAQ, and more. 'P-K Bits' includes amusing facts. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Information on the NASA mission to collect 'samples of the solar wind, material flowing outward from the sun. Comparing them with known compositions of the planets will help in the effort to understand our cosmic origins.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Brief introduction for the layperson about the definition of what is a planet and about the 2006 controversy about whether Pluto is a planet. This site notes 'there are many things that make Pluto quite different from the [other eight] planets,...'
News, history, a timeline, features, photographs, graphics, and related links about missions to Mars. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Searchable NASA site about Mars missions, including science goals and enabling technologies, for students, teachers, and others. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Facts, news, photos and an annotated timeline of Mars missions, with links to related stories and resources. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
