View the Planets	Planet IQ	Planet Information Links
Each Planet in Our Solar System is very unique. Scientists currently use many photos of planets to help learn more about the planets. Using your visual skills what can you learn about each of our planets? Questions to Ask: · What will I look for on the planets? · What will I compare on the planets? · What will I select to record or draw about each of the planets? Use the following WWW sites to view the planets and use the data sheet to record your observations. Welcome to the Planets Exploring the Planets Planet Data Sheet	Planet Sizes - use this graph to help you compare the planets. Planet Diameter and Distance Can you learn the names and order of the planets? Create an Orbit Model Can you match the properties of the planet to the correct planet? Try the Solar System Shuffle	Find out about the Planets The Planets for Kids Exploring the Planets Planet Order: Put the planets in order Solar System Shuffle: Use the pictures to select the correct planet The Solar System: Facts and Information Jupiter’s Moons Europa
Weighing In	Growing Old	Research Investigations.
How much would you weigh on each Planet? Directions: Go to: NASA Site and use an Excel sheet to graph your weight.	How old would you be on each of the planets? Directions: Go to: NASA Site and use Excel sheet to graph your age and the length of orbit of each planet. Use this graph: Age	P.A.W.S. Planetary Advanced Warning Systems Moons of Jupiter

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These pages update: September 2003