SearchMonthly Archives: July 2017
Uranus
How did Uranus Turn Sideways? Like Jupiter and Saturn, Uranus is a gas giant. But Uranus is a little different. Unlike all the other planets and most of the moons in our Solar System, Uranus spins on its side. It … Continue reading
Saturn
In 1997, NASA sent a spacecraft called Cassini to study the planet Saturn. After seven years, in 2004, Cassini arrived and has been sending back pictures and data ever since. Web Links Saturn: Basic Facts from NASAGreat web page with … Continue reading
Jupiter
Watch this short video about the strength of storms on Jupiter! Warning! Parts are a bit gross! Web Links Jupiter: Basic Facts from NASAGreat web page with fascinating facts about Jupiter. Jupiter Facts for Kids Jupiter in the News
Mars
Watch this short video with facts and pictures all about the planet Mars! Web Links The Mars GenerationThis organization is looking for student space ambassadors interested in space travel, STEM and STEAM. See Latest Pictures From MarsNASA’s Curiosity Rover has … Continue reading
How to Make a Cloud in a Jar
It maybe sunny outside but kids will enjoy making their own rain with this simple experiment. It shows in miniature what happens in the environment to cause a rain shower. Continue reading
Zombie Worms
According to the World Register of Marin Species, there are five different kinds of zombie worms. And while they don’t actually have stomachs, they do like to eat bones. Technically, the first burrow into the bone, then dissolve the bone … Continue reading
