Solar System Exploration

This resource provides an interactive tool for the exploration of the solar system. To navigate the interactive solar system move the mouse to hover the target over different objects, to learn more about each click to access images, information about scientists, homework help, articles, news, missions, time lines, and important facts.

Resource ID#: 53147 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/index.cfm

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: solar system, objects in the solar system, solar system model, sun, moon, planets, comets, satellites, Kuiper Belt
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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