Students examine the distances between the Sun, planets, and smaller objects in the Solar System. They design a model using beads that shows the scale distances of the Solar System using astronomical units converted into a 10 centimeter...

In this solar system worksheet, students find the names of the eight planets in the word search puzzle. The names of the planets are listed.

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.

Get the facts on Venus. Resource offers a variety of satellite images and facts about the structure and features of Venus.

From ABC News in Science, this article explores findings related to the "double-eye vortex" discovered hovering above Venus' south pole.

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Venus Flytrap."

An image of "Sleeping Venus", created by Werner Jacobsz Van Den Valckert in 1612 (Etching).

An image of "Venus, Cupid and Envy", created by Agnolo Bronzino from 1548-50 (Oil on poplar panel, 192 x 142 cm).

An image of "Venus and Adonis", created by Jacob Adriaensz Backer, c. 1650 (Oil on canvas, 200 x 237 cm).

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.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Serena Williams, an American tennis player who-along with her sister Venus-revolutionized women's tennis with her powerful style of play, becoming one of the game's most dominant athletes...

This site gives you opportunities to practice putting the planets in the correct order from the sun. Press "Click here to begin" to get started.