Astronomy Research (Grade 8 Teams)
DATABASES
Databases give you access to content not available on the free web.
Use these two sources to find lengthy articles about the planets.
Databases give you access to content not available on the free web.
Use these two sources to find lengthy articles about the planets.
Britannica School - Middle
Type your planet into the search bar to find an encyclopedia article. Great for additional facts to share! |
Science in Context
Find related reference, academic journal, news and magazine articles on the searched time period. Certain articles may be too specific. |
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
These websites have been evaluated for authority, accuracy and currency.
Try them before Google searching - you are responsible for evaluating Google search results.
These websites have been evaluated for authority, accuracy and currency.
Try them before Google searching - you are responsible for evaluating Google search results.
NASA Solar System Exploration
Click on a planet for an overview with stats, facts and a timeline. Click "More" at the end of the intro for an in-depth description of the selected planet. NASA Compare the Planets Compare two planets to view specific facts, measurements and observations for each of the two planets. Information for each planet varies; some have high and low temperatures while other display rotation and orbit information. NASA's Space Science Data Photo Gallery Click on a planet to view an archive of images of that planet - includes multiple views including global and surface views. |
Wolphram Alpha
Search this "knowledge engine" with a planet's name to view orbital properties, temperature, position from the sun, etc. CK-12 Flexbook: Earth Science Concepts for High School
Inner Planets (Link) and Outer Planets (Link) YES, this is an online textbook developed for high school students, and YES you are capable of reading it! The Planetary Society: Planetary Facts
View physical property and orbital motion info for each planet in the solar system. |
BOOKS.
Click on the online catalog button above.
Select "Galvin." From the next page select "Resource Lists" at the left.
Scroll down and select the "Planets - Nonfiction" list to see the titles about planets.
These are available in the Learning Commons and may be checked out.
Feel free to come down during science (with permission) or at D.A. to have a look at them.
Select "Galvin." From the next page select "Resource Lists" at the left.
Scroll down and select the "Planets - Nonfiction" list to see the titles about planets.
These are available in the Learning Commons and may be checked out.
Feel free to come down during science (with permission) or at D.A. to have a look at them.
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