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Astronomy

ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS


Information designed especially for younger students.
Do you want to use Britannica Online at home?

Grolier Online: The New Book of Knowledge
Use this online encyclopedia to find information and "Facts at a Glance" about your planet or topic.
Do you want to use Grolier Online at home?

WEB SITES

Star Child
A great site from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Kids. Choose Level 1 for basic information and Level 2 for more complete information.

NASA Students K-4
Earth, space and beyond, rockets, astronauts, living in space, games and activities--it's all here!

Planets: Our Solar System and Beyond
Click on a planet or other object in our solar system to learn all about it. When you arrive at the overview page, look for the tabs READ MORE, GALLERY (great pictures), and FACTS & FIGURES.

Exploratorium: Astronomy & Space

  • Build a Solar System
    Use this calculator from Exploratorium to get the dimensions for building an accurate scale model of the solar system.
  • Your Weight in Other Worlds
    Did you ever wonder what you might weigh on Mars or The Moon? Here's your chance to find out!
  • Your Age in Other Worlds
    One year is the time it takes for a planet to make one complete revolution around the sun. How would that change your age if you lived on another planet?

NASA Kids' Club: Go To the Head of the Solar System Game
Answer the questions correctly and help the comet get to the sun!

Solar System Trading Cards
Play the game online or PRINT YOUR OWN TRADING CARDS.

The Space Place
NASA brings you great games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology. Check it out!

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updated 01/10/2011


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