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Tour of the solar system: Students, in groups, will research, design, and create a PowerPoint presentation on the planets. The class will then take a “tour of the solar system.”; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By Jennifer Mott.

Planets' relative gravity spreadsheet: The students use online resources to find information about the eight planets in our solar system. Then, using the relative gravity of each planet, they will create a spreadsheet to calculate what the weight of an average man and woman (possibly their own weight or the weight of other objects) would be on each of the planets.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By Susan Blevins.

A walk through the solar system: A practice in scientific notation, measurement, and scale distances, this lesson plan integrates mathematics into the science curriculum.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics and Science); By RhondaS Dausman.

Astronomy: Spark students' interest in outer space with this collection of great astronomy websites found in LEARN NC's Best of the Web.; Format: bibliography/help

An artistic view of outer space: This is an art lesson easily integrated by art specialists or classroom teachers into any thematic unit that involves space, the solar system, or science fiction and is adaptable for students in grades 2 through 6. It incorporates the use of art materials such as oil pastels and compasses and the design concepts of shape and balance in a composition as well as providing the students with a fun and creative way to explore areas of geometry and science. This lesson is especially useful for classroom teachers who are aware of how art, when integrated into the classroom curriculum, can help students with different learning styles explore a variety of subjects in a way that will help them maximize the learning experience.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Visual Arts Education); By Karen Canfield.

Transit of Venus: On June 8, 2004, a transit of Venus will occur, the first in 122 years. This article explains what a transit is, why it matters, and when and how you can safely view it.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center: Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a fascinating place to visit to learn more about astronomy.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

ECSU Planetarium: The planetarium offers a variety of educational programs for students with star shows, laser shows, and a wide range of videos and laser disc presentations.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Natural Science Center of Greensboro: Features hands-on exhibits, a zoo, and a planetarium as well as a dinosaur exhibit and a Gem and Mineral Gallery.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Robeson Planetarium/Science and Technology Center: A part of the public schools of Robeson County, this planetarium and science center specializes in programs geared to 3rd through 8th grade science.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Horizons Unlimited: This wonderful education center and museum provides hands-on programs for students in the areas of history and the physical and biological sciences.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Think like a scientist: Written to accompany a sixth-grade science lesson, this article explains important concepts in scientific inquiry, including observation, inference, prediction, classification, model-making, and communication.; Format: article; By April Galloway and Christine Scott.Edited by Julie McCann.

Poor Richard's Almanack: In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.12; Excerpts from the alamanc published by Benjamin Franklin show what colonial Americans read and what topics interested them, including weather predictions, religion, history, astrology, and schedules of court dates. Includes both images of the original almanacs and transcriptions as well as historical commentary.; Format: magazine; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood and David Walbert.

Women in flight: Using music to study American women pioneers in flight: As North Carolina's 97-98 Christa McAuliffe Teaching Fellow, I designed this plan to musically enhance the 5th grade social studies of American heroes, focusing on women pioneers in flight. It is intended to utilize singing and rhythmic activities to compare and contrast the lives of Amelia Earhart and Christa McAuliffe. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to successfully complete a solo trans-Atlantic flight and tragically disappeared while attempting to fly around the world in 1937. Christa McAuliffe was selected for NASA's Teacher-in-Space program and tragically died in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster. I traditionally use this plan close to the January 28 anniversary of the shuttle disaster.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Music Education and Social Studies); By Robin Smathers.

"Where Am I?" Reading guide and activities: In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.3; This lesson for grade 8 will help students to understand the article "Where Am I? Mapping a New World" through the use of a graphic organizer and a reading guide.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

The secret cultural institution in your school: The school library: A variety of best practices and imaginative ideas that the school librarian can use to create an environment where students fuse together required learning with learning that is driven by individual interest.; By Kim Campbell.

Primary fitness skills unit: The main focus of this unit is primary physical fitness skills assessment and development. With PE class scheduled once a week, fitness assessment becomes a challenge. This unit keeps students moving and at the same time assesses their primary fitness skills in each lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Healthful Living); By Bozena Mielczak.

The Confessions of Nat Turner: The book by Thomas R. Gray, allegedly containing the prison "confession" of Nat Turner, an enslaved man who led an 1831 insurrection in Southampton, Virginia.; Format: book

Resources on the web

Planet Size Comparison: Find out how Earth "sizes up" to Jupiter or any other planet using this animation. Gain a better appreciation for the sizes of the nine planets, plus the sun and the earth's moon. See the dimensions for each planet as well as how they compare in size. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Science NetLinks

The Nine/Eight Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System: Ever make a wish on the first star you see at night and wonder about the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets and moons in our solar system? Here is a great place to find out! Consult the glossary for help with technical terms;... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: William (Bill) A. Arnett

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