Students read facts about the Solar System. In this solar system lesson plan, students read facts on the dimensions, planets, and workings of the solar system. There is a big emphasis on Saturn.

Students create large shapes to sit on during circle time. In this art lesson, students cut and decorate the shapes.

Ninth graders examine the the toxic spill in Hungary. In this Hungarian lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students write an email to their teacher explaining the causes and effects of the Toxic disaster.

This WebQuest lets you explore Mars through the missions sent there over the years. You can evaluate what you think about the benefits of space exploration.

Learn some of the characteristics of Mars. These characteristics lead some people to believe that life forms may be found on the fourth planet from the Sun.

This article answers some of the most common questions about Mars: Why is it red? Is there water on Mars? What else have scientists discovered from spacecraft that have landed there? Also, visitors can follow links to learn more about...

Collect facts, engage in simulations, and explore Mars with the tools provided.

View several different surface features of Mars as taken by the Mars Global Surveyor. Explanation of each of the geologic features accompanies each photograph.

If you look up at the sky on a clear night, you may see a red dot among the stars. This dot is Mars, named in ancient times after the Roman god of war. Although no one has ever visited this red planet, we know a lot about it. This site...

Article describes how the Curiosity rover on Mars will soon attempt to drive over a sand dune, which may be risky for the vehicle.

This short article elaborates on why it's important to have more space missions to the moon before sending a manned space mission to Mars. Follow links to learn more about NASA's other space missions.

Homepage of the Mars company. They make products in 5 major product groups: pet care, snack foods, main meal, electronics, and drinks. Find out the history of this huge company, job opportunities, and links to all their websites.

Do you have what it takes to go on a space mission to the Red Planet? Think you can handle it? Take this quiz to find out!

Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.

An image of "Mars", created by Matthys Pool in 1727 (Engraving).

An image of "View of the Chateau of Marly", created by Pierre-Denis Martin in 1725 (Oil on canvas, 137 x 155 cm).

An image of "Mars", created by Matthys Pool in 1727 (Engraving).

What does it take to launch a satellite to explore Mars, or a mission to the moon? This project has several possible variations for exploring the physics of rockets. This is rocket science.

Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies

All the planets are competing to see who is the best planet in the Solar System. Read the story in Spanish to learn the results of the pageant. Excellent source of information presented in a fun manner.

Design and test your own all-terrain space rover with this app.

Discusses research studies that have looked at the teenage brain and discovered that it is not fully developed until the early twenties, and this explains why teens take greater risks than adults do. (Published Mar. 20, 2013)

Johnny Johnson knew that one day he would fly among the stars-he dreamed of someday flying out past Jupiter and Mars. "I will fly someday-I swear it! I'll be up there someday soon, "Johnny muttered as he stared out through his window at...