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Resources for Science > Astronomy > Our Solar System > Planets

Understanding the Sky

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/the_universe/uts/intro.html

This section of the Windows to the Universe web site provides information and images about understanding the sky including detailed information about the motion of planets, the motion of the Moon, Earth's motion, and seasons. Links at the top of each page allow users to navigate between beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

Resource Type: Audio/Visual - Illustration, Reference Material - Nonfiction Reference, Reference Material - Nonfiction Reference, Audio/Visual - Illustration
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Astronomy for Kids

http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/index.html

This site gives information about space. Included are facts and photos of the solar system and the planets. Click on Sky Wonders for more information on meteors and meteor showers, red shift and lunar eclipses.

Resource Type: Reference Material - Nonfiction Reference, Audio/Visual - Illustration, Audio/Visual - Image/Image Set, Audio/Visual - Photograph
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6