6th Grade Solar System Project
Provided by DeISD Libraries
Internet Resources
three levels (1,2,3 - elementary, middle school, high school). Multiple resources can be
accessed from this link.
orrery that can be rotated and zoomed. Live maps, 3D maps of the Universe, and charts of the moon of the planets.
Destiny Discover
EBSCO
EBSCO High School Collection
Asteroids, Meteors, Meteorites, and Comets by Faulkner, Nicholas (High School Collection)
The Story of the Solar System by Garlick, Mark (High School Collection)
The bodies of our solar system have orbited continuously around the Sun since their formation, but they have not always been there, and conditions have not always been as they are today. The Story of the Solar System explains how our solar system came into existence, how it has evolved, and how it might end billions of years from now. After a brief historical introduction, the book illustrates the birth of the Sun and then explains the steps that built up the bodies of the Solar System. Using vivid illustrations, the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets are described in detail. Comparison of these objects, and analysis of how they have changed and evolved since birth, is followed by a look towards the end of the solar system's existence. Fully illustrated with beautiful, astronomically accurate paintings, this book will fascinate anyone with an interest in our solar system.
Inner Planets by Baker, Victor R. (High School Collection)
Designed to meet the needs of both general readers and students, The Solar System Singles cover all major topics on Earth's solar system as it is understood from the latest perspectives. Each of the 35-45 essays begins with standard, ready-reference information. An Overview' section details basic information about the subject and discusses the main facts about the topic.' Knowledge Gained/Methods of Study/Applications' details how the topic is investigated, what scientific knowledge we have accumulated, or the uses of the knowledge we have gained.' Context' addresses the topic from the larger perspective of the history of solar-system science and its relevance for humankind.' Further Reading' is an annotated selection of the most important print resources for further study. Lastly,' See Also' lists cross-references to other essays in the set. Each set is heavily illustrated.
Outer Planets by Beebe, Reta (High School Collection)
Designed to meet the needs of both general readers and students, The Solar System Singles cover all major topics on Earth's solar system as it is understood from the latest perspectives. Each of the 35-45 essays begins with standard, ready-reference information. An Overview section details basic information about the subject and discusses the main facts about the topic.' Knowledge Gained/Methods of Study/Applications Details how the topic is investigated, what scientific knowledge we have accumulated, or the uses of the knowledge we have gained.' Context'addresses the topic from the larger perspective of the history of solar-system science and its relevance for humankind.' Further Reading Is an annotated selection of the most important print resources for further study. Lastly,' See Also Lists cross-references to other essays in the set. Each set is heavily illustrated.