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Solar System
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2007
SolarPedia is an online atlas which provides detailed information, graphics, animations, videos and games to do with the Solar System. SolarPedia is not just an ordinary site piled with information. Visit SolarPedia for the most unique and ultimate Solar experience!
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2003
High-Tech interactive site offering educationally entertaining tools and activities to enhance knowledge of space exploration and travel. Flash and HTML coding are employed to guarantee the finest experience and to make this site accessible to all internet users.
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2003
An exploration of space, taking a journey from theories to space travel. A look at our universe, its bodies and those who have dreamt, explored and theorised. Aimed at being a resource to assist students in Middle School.
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Winner
1999
Our Earth is getting too polluted so we want to move to another planet. This site will teach our viewers about Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Moon, and Mars. They will learn if there is water, what kind of soil that planet has, and how far it is from Earth to that planet. They will also learn if we could live on that planet. When the viewer goes to the planet or moon, he or she will have to do tests on what kind of soil that planet has, water tests to find out if there is water, and will have to find the distances to the planet. Site visitors will also have to do a lot of thinking and picking to what is the correct answer. We also compared Hawaiian Voyaging with Space Voyaging. We compared the tools they use to navigate, the food they ate, jobs they had, and their daily life on the shuttle and canoe.
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Winner
1999
Join us on our journey to Mars by clicking on our spaceship. But first, get your Mars Madness passport.
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1999
Our entry does have "space" as its subject. We try to give a compact and understnadeble overview of our solar system and the different objects in it.
The sun, the nine planets, comets, meteorites are mentioned and explained. Because the vastnes of it all, we tried to give an impression of the distances and sizes in the solar system. we did place this in the context of the much, much wider dimensions of the Milky Way galaxy and the total universe.
We think that it could be an easy guide for a first acquantance with these subjects.
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Winner
1997
This interactive site presents information on the exploration of Mars. Check out lessons on the similarities between Earth and Mars as well as how they're different. Read about the search for life on the Red Planet and then try out the highlight of this excellent site: the interactive mission simulation! Be the leader and decision maker on your own Mission to Mars.
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2009
This website explores the main constellations in the sky. The main focus for the site is children under the age of 12. The site will explore the locations and mythology of the constellations, as well as a general history of how constellations have been mapped out into the sky to date. In addition, the site has fun games that children can play to learn more about constellations.
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2007
Our website gives readers into the parts of our solar system including the sun planets, and the asteroid belt.
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2007
Our website is meant to teach the people about the solar system, black holes, wormholes, and the original nine planets although Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet. We have detailed information of the nine planets as well as an example of a ship flying through a wormhole. We also cover the basics of faster than light travel. We also have a smal
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2006
Outer Limit Myths is a website about the five outer planets and their links to mythology. We are 4th grade students who have been studying mythology in our Gifted Ed classes. We created a website for 4th through 8th grade students that would provide information about the planets and how they are tied to myths.
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2006
We were pleased to see that the astronautic development in China was succeed in the past few years. The mystery of the Solar System is amazing to us.
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2006
It talks about the planets and the Sun. As well as the missions and astronauts that have gone into space.
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2006
The universe is a special part of science. How big it is, we never know. How many there are? We never know. Science is to be investigated. This site provides young people with just all the information they need to be familiar with the Solar System, from the ten planets, to fun activities and games that enchance knowledge. Enjoy The Solar System!
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2004
Learning about space - the final frontier. We hope you will like the info on planets, asteroids, space food, stars, spacecraft and space farming.
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2004
Space Rocks is about the nine planets and the sun, the asteroid belt, and the stars.
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2003
Information about planets is given as visitors are taken to an imaginary travel agency of the future and view vacation plans.
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2003
This site is all about our solar system. It has information on the sun, the planets and the asteroid belt.
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2003
Enter this site to learn about the different panets and stars that make up our solar system.
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2003
This web site contains information about the solar system and space travel.
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2003
In "Space - The Final Frontier," students of all ages can explore the planets, astronauts, and other aspects of space travel. Learn what kind of training astronauts received before they became astronauts. Explore the planets to see how they are alike and different. We live in an amazing world, and space is the new frontier we are rapidly exploring.
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2003
Our site provides information about Space and Space Travel!
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2003
Learn all about the solar system, planetariums, and man's exploration of space.
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2003
This website describes some of the space rocks that travel through space. The comet, meteorite, and asteroid orbit in different ways through the galaxy. Come and take a look at the fun facts and description of these moving objects.
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2003
While visiting this site, students will have fun learning about planets, stars, black holes, NASA, comets, galaxies, moons, space shuttles while at the same time have fun playing some incredible space games.
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2003
What we want to know is: What Will Happen When Aliens Visit Earth? Will they be friendly? Will they conquer us? Will we get a disease? Find Out!
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2002
Have you ever wondered how old you would be if you were born on Mercury? Why Mars is Red? What do the planets names mean? Find out this and more about planets, stars, and space exploration in our web site about space.
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2002
This website will tell you about Saturn's rings, its moons, and what is inside of Saturn. It will also tell you about the satellites that have travelled to Saturn.
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2002
This site is about stars and planets. There is a link and brief description of each planet. Included are the Zodiacs. There are descriptions of these also. There are quizzes and games included.
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2002
The web site was designed as a Hyperstudio presentation of the universe. Hyperstudio player is not compatible with browsers so we transferred each card to Frontpage.The site contains information about the universe without the buttons and whistles.
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2001
A site with information on all of the planets, the books "2001: A Space Odyssey", "3001: The Final Odyssey", and their author Arthur C. Clarke. We also have pages with links to where we got everything we used and alot of other neat sites too.
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2001
Find out more about the mysterious world of astronomy. Astronomer's View provides a tour through the Solar System, information on different space technologies, a look at the constellations in the sky, and much more.
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2001
Welcome to "Infinity and Beyond," a web site created for space fanatics of all ages. Our site includes information and facts about each planet, stars, asteroids, comets, and shuttles of the past and present. It also includes lots of fun things to do such as games, jokes, a word search and cross-word puzzle, and a fun and interactive alien poll. You can test your space knowledge and take our quiz. If you have a few minutes you can tell us your opinion about Pluto being a planet or not. Enjoy our site while you zoom around the solar system.
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2001
There is more to Earth's magical moon than meets the eye. Discover exciting facts, myths, and beliefs about the moon. Enjoy exploring Moon Quest as you play games and activities, read and write moon poetry, and even learn a little about NASA's Apollo program.
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2001
Our website will help kids learn in a fun and exciting way about the Solar System. After viewing our Entry, they can play games like Trivia to see what they've learned, Orbit to see if you can put the planets in the right order, and Name'em where you answer questions about the planets.
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2001
This web site is about human interaction linking with the solar system. We will go through step by step astronaunt training and then give a tour of the solar system in a new science fiction space craft. We will include fun facts and even a learning game or two that have to do with the solar system.
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Finalist
2001
Learn about the planets of our solar system through a truly multimedia experience. Test your knowledge of planets with one of our interactive quizes or learn more through a quicktime movie. The lesson plans and project ideas provided follow 5th grade proficiency standards. Visit "Space All Over the Place" to launch a learning adventure about planets. If you're interested in learning more about space, follow one of our selected links to continue your planetary experience.
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2001
Stars and planets in our universe. Have you ever heard of Sirius? It's the brightest star in the night's sky. Want to learn more? Come visit Spaced Out! the astronomy web site.
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2001
Our web site is all about Mars. It tells you important facts about the planet. It will also provide information for childrens projects and work studies.
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2001
This website gives information about the nine planets and the sun.
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2001
Our site consists of the facts about the planets and our solar system. We also have games, links, and biographies about the creators.
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2001
The Wonders of Space is an educational website whereby you can test your knowledge about the solar system. Here you will learn facts, play games, and take a trvia quiz.
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2000
Our website is about space. The is a page for every planet and the sun. There are activities to do as well. For one of the activities you can make a model of the solar system.
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2000
"AstroWorld" is a comprehensive site about Astronomy with a focus on our Solar System.
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2000
This website has everything that you ever wanted to know about the planets of our solar system. Come take a look and even take a quiz.
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2000
This web site dedicated to teaching students about the solar system, and resources on Earth and throughout the Solar System. Here you will find a wide variety of information.
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2000
Welcome to Comprehend the Cosmos! Take a journey through the cosmos with us and learn abour the solar system.
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Finalist
2000
KING JUPITER explores the Jovian System with tour guides for each page. Site includes exploration, features, fun things to do, and a Ring Dustmite game.
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2000
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2000
This site gives 4th through 6th grade students a tour through our solar system. They will be able to visit all nine planets and the sun, gaining information about each as they travel. Inclded in this site is a "Who Wants to be an Astronaut" game as well as links to a few games on the NASA web site.
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2000
Our entry provides information about the solar system in English and German.
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2000
Our website will provide people all over the world with information about space. They will learn about each of the planets and do activities that will help reinforce what they have learned. They will find our drawings of the planets and a lot of statistics about the them.
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2000
This is a website for anyone interested in or doing a project on the solar system. It has information on each planet, the connections with mythology, and links to great sites on the solar system.
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2000
This website will describe the five gaseous outer planets of our solar system including information on the conditions, moons, and how scientists have learned about each of the planets.
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2000
Our homepage includes information all about the planet Mars. You can find things about technical data, missions to Mars, possible live on the Mars, the atmosphere, mythology, the way the planet Mars is built, the moons on the Mars, a large picture gallery etc.
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2000
What's your planet IQ? Visit our Space-alicious website and find out! Learn what the planets' names mean, planet characteristics, temperatures and atmospheres!
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2000
We have information on every planet in our solar system, as well as a game to play.
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2000
This is a fun site that has information about our solar system. There are also projects for teachers and students to do.
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2000
Our website is about outer space and the nine planets. In this web site we help you understand mysteries about outer space, and any questions you might have. In our web site we have some pictures to help you better understand the planets.
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2000
This site provides basic information about the solar system with a separate web page for each planet as well as the sun Graphics are also included.
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2000
To most people, the Earth is just a giant sphere, with oceans, mountains, and weather, which we live on. But there is much more to the Earth than that. This website shows how the Earth is a unique planet.
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2000
Our entry is about planets and other interesting subjects!
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2000
This site gives the visitor comprehensive and readable information about the planets of our Solar System, including their significance to scientific investigation. Information is presented in an easily-discerned manner, allowing students to focus on one particular part of one particular planet. Independent research is also featured here. Users are encouraged to share information via the message board or submit new facts, research, or reports to the webmasters. Our site features downloadable information for off-line viewing.
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2000
This site is about the innner planets. There are interesting facts, pictures, and even fun games about the sun and the inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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2000
Our website supplies information about Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. We describe each planet individually. We also described their looks, moons, climate, and more. We hope everyone enjoys our website.
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2000
Our entry is about the Outer Planets. The entry contains information on the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. There is one interactive quiz and a few non-interactive ones. The interactive quiz focuses on all the Outer Planets but the non- interactive quizzes focus on the planet page they are linked to. Each planet has its own page.
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2000
The Solar System: Pantheon of the Sky places the visitor at the helm of a spacecraft, voyaging to each major celestial body within the solar system at the present time and 4.5 billion years ago. The site provides essential information pertaining to the history and function of the next frontier: the solar system. Within the midst o an information flood, The Solar System: Pantheon of the Sky prepares the individual for the future status of the solar system; that of humanitys extended home. Investigation of the solar system has revealed a New World, brimming with majestic beauty, diversity and mystery. The robotic delegations journeying from Earth have visited each planet in the solar system, except Pluto; these explorations have revealed complex geographies through mapping to seemingly unique composition through spectroscopy. The site shines light over the scientific fruits of exploration. With a well-planned method of teaching which employs the pasture ideology. Coupled with a large number of telescopic photographs, diagrams, foundation laying information through lessons and clear, engaged text The Solar System: Pantheon of the Sky provides unrivaled insight to the extended lebensraum that is our own.
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2000
This project is about science pertaining to the Universe, which is limited by current science. The origin of space, the solar system, the galactic system are examined in this site. Anyone who is interested in space sciences can search easily and in detail at this site.
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2000
This site has lots of information about what can be seen through a telescope.
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2000
This site provides the viewer with information about the solar system and three major space exploration projects.
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2000
Since we have so much fun in science class, we wanted to share some information about stars and planets with other students. They can also take a quiz about what they have learned from our page.
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2000
This web site has been invented for knowledge, for those who are interested in astronomy.
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1999
"A Virtual Journey into the Universe" is an information-rich interactive, educational tour of the Solar System. It covers a range of topics from planets and their moons to theories and phenomena. The site features cutting-edge technology making your journey a truly unique experience. While learning about theories and laws -[rules that govern the physical aspects of the universe ], you can see the action of planetary orbits from many views. Select a planet, see the facts, and interact with the movies that show you each planet's features.
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1999
Beyond Our Skies is a web site which attempts to explain, in the clearest manner possible, the basic terms and methods used in astronomy. It also includes pages about the different kinds of celestial objects and the voyages to the planets. Standard text was used whenever possible to allow easier reading by browsers used by the visually impaired.
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1999
Beyond the Exosphere offers a detailed outline of our solar system. It is our objective to expand not only our knowledge, but our understanding of the funcions and behaviours of the celestial objects in our solar system.
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1999
Our pages concentrate on the size, composition, origin, and also the impact effects of past and possible future comets/meteors/asteroids. With the aid of a few well-known examples the explanation was given. An investigation was made into how we on earth could prepare for a approaching asteroid/meteor/comet. We have also explained Hollywood's contribution with respect to the blockbuster movies Armegeddon and Deep Impact.
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1999
This site will bring us more closer to the solar system!
Especially you can go to the vrml page, to see the virtual reality of all the planets in the solar system.
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1999
"Earthrise : A Tour of Our Solar System" gives a detailed yet easy-to-understand introduction to the 9 planets in our solar system. The Earthrise site is divided into 5 mini-sites: The Solar System, The Tour, Space Missions, Discovery, and the Text Site.
The Solar System is the main juice of the site. information on every body in the system is here, ready for you! The Tour is hosted by a cute planet, Apollo, and includes brief introductions of each planet, plus interesting comments by the host. It's geared towards teens and kids who want to learn, but don't want to read a lot. We made learning fun as ever. The Space Mission section has introductions to the major space missions which have greatly affected the study of astronomy of today and tomorrow. The Discovery section is the playful side of Earthrise. With movies and MIDI sounds, one could discover a lot there than from a normal webpage. Also added were mythical tales of the universe which scientist couldn't explained. The Text site is for students and researchers who need the facts quickly, without all the graphic hype.
It is here to be an educational reference for anyone who doesn't want to sift through data to get what they need. Overall, the site is more colorful and easy to move around in than other Solar System sites, the information is complete and right to the point without being boring, and there's something for everyone at Earthrise!
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1999
Event Horizon illuminates the fascinating and mysterious nature of black holes, objects with gravity so powerful that not even light can escape. The web site is separated into six mjor educational sections. The Plunge Tour takes the user into a black hole while linking information from every section. In addition, the tour gives users a quick and general understanding of black holes so that they can decide which sections interest them and have the background knowledge necessary to explore the site. Users can: Take the Plunge Tour into a black hole; Discover how black holes were conceived purely in the human imagination and how we found their actual existence two centuries later; Uncover the Formation of black holes from; Explore the properties of different Types of black hole solutions; Learn the related the Physics concepts; Separate fact from fiction in black hole Myths.
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1999
Galactic Utopia's mission is to facilitate in the understanding of the universe in which we live. The website contains information on all the 9 planets, our sun and moon, and the miscellaneous space oddities that occur such as comets, asteroids, and nebulae. After learning about the universe we live in, we invite the visitor to participate in an interactive activity in order to better grasp the information presented. We feel this is the best way to retain the knowledge and make it fun to learn. The understanding of the world we live in and its seemingly limitless boundaries is capital in order to better live in the new century where we may not only live on land but in the sea, underground, and of course, soon to be space.
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1999
The web page focused strongly on design and visual quality. Many of the web pages the team members visited during their research were simply not visually appealing. Journey into the Heavens is an attempt to provide users with a good, basic understanding of astronomy, our solar system, and the evolution of the universe. Journey is also an attempt to put this information in a form that was visually appealing. The universe is such as vast and beautiful place and the text-based web pages on the internet now are simply not a reflection of that.
DHTML and layers were an attempt by the designers to reduced the time between the loading of pages. When the page originally loads in takes slightly longer, but it saves time in the end as users do not have to wait for every page to reload after following a link.
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1999
Enter this site to learn facts about the planet Mars.
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1999
MARS:THE RED PLANET provides information on mythology, the history of Mars, past and future exploration, the moons, surface features, climate and an invitation to viewers imagine life on Mars in the year 2030. Educational objectives include giving information about Mars, problem-solving, creating interest in Mars, developing an awareness of astronomy and the characteristics of a planet. This is an interesting site for those who like Mars.
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1999
Our entry is about the solar system and its importance for the man. In the site many information are availablw: some descriptions of each planet and considerations about the exploration of the space. The objectives of our work are many and important: 1) Underline the characteristics and the differences of the planets; 2) Sensiblize people regards the importance of the research in the space; 3) Be aware of the technological evolution that, maybe in a few years,et will allow people to "live" in the space; 4) It can also be useful for students concerned about this matter because the language is simple but with many precise and detailed information
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1999
"Our Solar System" is a comprehensive and interactive website. We have included facts and information on planets, space history, physics of our universe, and current news events. We have also provided a forum for questions and comments from the users. This site is very beneficial to people of all ages. It is a very valuable resource for teachers as well because "Our Solar System" provides reading lists to help stimulate an interest in the solar system for use in the classroom. Parents will love this site because it provides thorough information and keeps their children interested in learning. Children will definitely want to keep coming back to this site because it has a fun trivia game that can be played with a friend. Our website is complete with our guestbook and pictures.
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1999
This interactive and informative site harnesses the full educational potential of the Internet, providing a central home base of research, knowledge, and collaboration for those interested in our solar system.
Online quizzes, planet comparisons, stunning pictures, link to astronomy clubs around the world, and other features will keep visitors intrigued and aid in the retention of online lessons.
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1999
Our educational internet site provides information about the nine planets in our solar system. Our site is intended to be an informational and reference type site, more than an instructional site.
We have used Bryce 3-D by Meta Creations (TM) to create the main images of the planets on our site. We also used nine images of the planets from NASA. These were taken by the Hubble space telescope and the Mariner and Voyager I and II space probes. We received most of our data from books on the planets written by Seymour Simon, the web page The Nine Planets, and World Book Encyclopedia. We pieced together the information in our own words and format (charts).
Our educational objectives for elementary school students are:
* students will know the order of the planets from the sun outward
* students will know the number of moons for each planet
* students will know each planets approximate distance from the sun
* students will know the diameter (size) of each planet
* students will know the temperatures (and temperature extremes) on each planet
* students will have an understanding that days and years on each planet are different from those here on Earth, and will know time lengths relative to ours on Earth
* students will know other interesting facts, exceptions, and oddities about individual planets (rings, rotational oddities, atmospheric conditions, etc.).
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1999
Our website covers all of the moons of Saturn and its rings. We give information on what you would need to live on one of Saturn's moons.
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1999
An interactive view of the solar system, the nine planets, and the sun. Includes a interactive solar system model in Java.
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1999
Introduction to astronomy. The entry contains basic information about our solar system and its components, and an explanation of basic astronomic terms. Additionally, the entry contains a quiz, to test the knowledge of the site's visitor. The objective was to increase interest in astronomy.
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1999
Solarquest '99 is your interactive journey through the solar system. The visitor tours the site in several ways: a guided tour, a quick jump to a planet, and "just the facts". Thoroughly examining SolarQuest provides an insight into what has beeen discovered about the solar system, how planets were formed and what's in store for researchers in the future.
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1999
SolarTours is the first travellers agency to the planets of our solar system. Everyone who wants to learn more about our solar system and everything attached to it, can visit SolarTours. The site provides its visitors with great amounts of information, explaining in simple terms, but nonetheless reaching even deeper and harder subjects.
The specifications of every planet and satellite of our solar system are given, along with their mythological background or name explanation and their most remarkable aspects. It also states when the planet was discovered, when the satellites and rings were discovered and the most important source of data.
The Sun is also discussed, telling how it was created and what will become of the fiery ball in the sky. Several types of stars are also discussed to put our Sun into perspective.
To complete the works on our solar system, the site also gives explainations on asteroids, meteors, comets and galaxies. All this to show there is much more in space than just our humble solar system.
To keep the attention of the visitors, the entire site is presented as real travellers agency. In order to make this seem real, SolarTours also offers potential travellers information about each planet, satellite, star type and other celestial body, allows visitors to send cards across the Internet, provides the option to sign a guestbook, calculates prizes of a booked trip online and keeps scores at the SolarTours Quiz.
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1999
Begin to quench your thirst for knowledge about Space and the Universe by visiting this site. Start by exploring the Solar System, and then view the Cosmos. Consider the other topics in the site: famous people in space technology, the Moon, Black Holes and other strange phenomena. Space has endless and unknown wonders -you can be mystified in the comfort of your home with just a click!! The site features computer animations of explorations of he planets, and little surprises! Languages: English .
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1999
When we first started making our site, we weren't sure exactly what is was going to look like. We knew that a high level of interactivity with our visitors would make the site more educational and interesting for them, so we made quizzes and a visitor response system so that they could add their knowledge, corrections, and comments to our site. Our web site is going to contain a broad range of information about stars. It will include information about the kinds of stars that there are, our sun, galaxies, solar systems with more than one star, the life and death of stars, and black holes. We might also include information about the color spectrum of light, variable stars, and the formation of planets. Our topics cover a wide variety of astronomy content, focusing primarily on stars. Illustrations were included with some of the topics so these concepts could be understood more easily. We also have a timeline of astronomy-related events to help our visitors understand when and by whom different discoveries were made. A photo gallery that has three sections show pictures taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, and are courtesy of the Space Telescope Science Institute (http://oposite.stsci.edu/). The "image archive" as it is called makes the site more interesting and provides something more than words to describe stars and astronomical events. The list of topics we have are: 1) The Big Bang 2) General Star Information 3) Uses of the Color Spectrum with astronomy 4) Kinds of Stars 5) About Galaxies 6) Constellations 7) Timeline 8) Photo Archives 9) Bibliography 10) About Us
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1999
The TQ entry made by our team is based on the topic "The World Above : Solar System " . It is mainly about the Solar System ( Sun & 9 planets ) .It is spiced with graphics . All items used in this entry are either royalty free or are originally drawn by the Thinkquest team members . The entry abides with all the rules set forward in the Thinkquest contest . The entry aims at all people including those handicapped , visually impaired , and deaf besdies the normal visitors . The site specializes in ease on usage at the user end . The entry provides two means of continuing into the entry 1 ) either manually ( like normal pages ) and the other is 2 ) automatic viewing i.e. it runs as a movie , the user only needs to scroll down the page and read the contents . This kind of viewing was introduced for the handicapped , visually impaired , deaf , among the others who are not normal in any way . The pages in this type of viewing automatically shift every 50 seconds giving the user enough time to go through the page . The entry is tried to be complete in every way . This entry is filled with graphics taken directly from the sources in outer space ( NASA )
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1999
This website will be on the Solar System. It'll talk about the ancient astronomer and, of course, about the planets.
About this site
1999
Our website is acomprehensive study based on the Solar System: The Gateway of the Future. The website is designed to help understand and part take into the vast solar system and what comprises it. Most importantly, an uncommon interactive interface will be used to help give a clear understanding of the solar system. This astronomical website will discuss and present the planets that make up our solar system, the solar system's physical and chemical structures, and as well as the technological advance humans have made in space exploration. It has a creative
approach to fit poeple of all ages in order to learn and enjoy our universe. Some of its features will include an interactive tour of the planets, a viewable space suit conformation, fun games to further reinforce learning, and pages with links to other useful and resourceful sites. The solar system is an imperative part of our world today and, therefore, knowledge of it will employ a better understanding to all of us.
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1999
ThinkSpace is designed to teach people about space. Using the Internet style of learning we created a web page that would be both informative and fun for the internet user. There are five main sections to the page: Stars, Galaxies, Solar System, Universe, and Astronomers. In each of these main sections we enable the user to expand upon their present knowledge. It is our hope that the users will help our site grow by taking part in the interactive sections of the site. We have included two areas where users may add pictures to a gallery and submit samples of their creative writing as it relates to topics about space. Additionally our chat program will allow the user to discuss and exchange ideas on a global basis. The web site is supplemented by a comprehensive popup glossary, search engine, message board, guestbook, and interactive games.
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1999
On our page, we have the solar system (all planets) put on. The highlight is a animated online planetarium with original images.
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1999
This page is written to help others learn about the sun, moon and earth. Each page gives a brief information page about the uniqueness of each and is then followed by a quiz.
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1999
As refer to the title, the information provided in our entry is about Universe. Of course, there are thousands of stuff related to Universe, and we had chosen the most interesting and common topics.
Our entry is mainly focus on the planets (Mercury, Venus, the Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, including the asteroids), the Sun, the Moon (of the Earth) and the history of Universe Exploration around the world.
The main educational objective of our entry, is to let people among the world (not only for students) to know more about the Universe by accessing the most up-to-date information provider, the Internet.
About this site
1999
This website is about our Solar System. In this website, students can learn about our sun, the nine planets, stars, black holes, galaxies, constellations, comets, meteors, and asteroids. On each planets page, we told about the planets distance from the sun, its diameter, physical appearance, and interesting facts about the planet. We also have at least two pictures on each page. On the page about our sun and other stars students can learn about the life of a star, starting as a nucleus and ending as a black hole. They will learn what a black hole is and what constellations. Comets, meteors, and asteroids are also explained there. One thing kids will like most about our website are two charts that tell students their weight and their age on other planets and on our moon. We tried our website at a curriculum fair, and kids liked this part best.
About this site
1998
Visitors to our site will be transported to the Sun and its planets through a series of actual photographs and some drawings The trip includes comets and a visual explanation of a solar eclipse. We hope you will learn something you did not know before about this entertaining and wondrous topic. We expect that the use of actual photographs and links to NASA and other astronomical sites will make the study more realistic, since we cannot actually take you to the planets.
About this site
1998
The educational objectives of the students' project are as follows:
1. To provide an overview of some basic facts about each of the planets in our solar system.
2. To show recent pictures of each of the planets.
3. To convey these facts in a fun way so young visitors to the site would be interested and want to stay for awhile and possibly return for another visit. This was accomplished by pretending that famous explorers from Earth visited the planets on a mysterious 80 day journey. Animation was also used to create an enticing environment for young visitors.
4. To make the site interactive by creating a game for the visitors to play and creating an Explorer's Log where visitors post comments for other guests to see. There is also a link where visitors can e-mail the students who created the web site.
5. To provide links to other interesting sites that provide more information about our solar system. These sites were thoroughly researched and are appropriate for young viewers.
6. To provide a bibliography where others could go for further research.
7. A secondary objective, aside of creating the web page, was to foster teamwork and encourage the students to meet regularly to give the finished product a "single voice". I feel we more than met that objective as the site is truly a collaborative effort, without any one student trying to "outshine" another.
About this site
1998
Have you ever wondered how much you would weigh on Venus? This is only one of the interesting bits of information you can access at this site as you take a whirlwind tour of the solar system. Gaze at photographs of the planets, discover the mythology behind the constellations, or participate in a survey about your views on such topics as extra-terrestrial life. This is an exciting, excellent site. The text version is in English, Spanish, French, and German.
About this site
1998
This beautifully-designed site offers extensive information and pictures of the planet Mars. Learn about myths concerning the Red Planet and study a detailed time line of Mars observation and discoveries. There is an extensive section on Mars space missions, including the recent Pathfinder landing. Did you know there's a "Planetary Protection Policy" for Mars that governs visits to the planet? Read what several experts said in personal interviews about Mars colonization, terraforming, and lots more!
About this site
1998
Prepare to travel from Mercury to Pluto as this web site takes you on a guided tour through the solar system and beyond. Short biographies present interesting facts about each planet, who discovered it, and how it has been explored. Topics in the Universe section include the start of the universe, the life cycle of stars, and Universal Debris (also known as space junk). Five interactive quizzes let you test your knowledge.
About this site
1998
Our ThinkQuest Team has put together the most recent information about our Solar System. We have had the good fortune of having Dr. Kevin Baines, a planetary scientist from JPL/NASA, and Dr. Eleanor Helin, a recognized expert on asteroids from JPL/NASA, give us primary source information. A simulation of the proper landing strategy for landing on Mercury is included. Pictures from our Solar System are organized by planets. Enjoy!
About this site
1998
The educational objective of this entry was to have the team share information with their peers about the Lunar Prospector via the Internet.
About this site
1998
Meet the planet Mars! Here's an introduction to the planet Mars, its geography, climate, and history. Do you know why Mars is red? Find out here! A Quick Facts chart provides information such as distance from the sun, mass, and radius. Take the Mars quiz to test your knowledge of the Red planet. Internet links let you follow a pathway to more info on the Red Planet.
About this site
1998
If you want to know more about Mars, this excellent site provides a lot of information about the planet and NASA's efforts to explore it. A chronology provides a time line of all efforts to explore Mars. Read the information on the Red Planet and form an opinion on whether there has ever been--or will be--life on Mars.
About this site
1998
View a chronological time line of the development of planet Earth, beginning with the Big Bang Theory. The creation of the solar system is discussed along with the birth of our planet 4.6 billion years ago. Follow along and you'll find out about the creation of the ocean, the birth of primitive organisms, and the first signs of human life. This site is in English and Japanese.
About this site
1998
This is a basic informational web site with up-to-date photographs of the objects in our solar system. It covers all nine planets, the sun, and asteroids. There's a glossary with definitions and a planet comparison table. All of the text is recorded if you would rather listen to the information than read it.
About this site
1998
This web site is devoted to the study of the solar system. View material on all nine planets and the sun. Each section contains an Introduction, Data, Photo, and Links page. General information on the planets include facts about the distance from the sun, surface temperature, atmospheric components, and rotation periods.
About this site
1998
The main educational objective of the site production "Solar System" was for the students to learn how to use the Internet as a research tool, and then use it as a presentation platform. The team had to determine what topic they wanted to use as their topic. So team building was an additional educational objective. Once they did their research they need to decide of all that information what exactly they wanted to include. And then make sure it looked good and the links worked properly.
About this site
1998
People can learn about the Solar System and more. They could learn about stars, black holes, eclipses, comets, planets and their order, and much more! Web surfers can enjoy the universe and what's in it.
About this site
1998
A slide show with mesmerizing solar images entices visitors into this site which probes the positive and negative effects of the sun. Have you ever thought about the how the sun has affected culture, including music, painting, dance, and religion? This illuminating site covers an incredible array of information about the influence of this shining star of our solar system.
About this site
1998
Students will gain insight to the satellites which comprise our solar system. Information related to students of this age have been included, such as, how old a 10 year old would be on the other satellites. Another example students used in planet, moon, and sun descriptions was how much a person weighing 100 pounds would weigh on the respective satellites. This component assists in putting the enormity of the solar system into respective for students. We have also used actual NASA photographs taken from orbiters. These lithographs were scanned by students along with cite information relating what orbiter was responsible for the picture. Fnally, students have included a game which others may participate in electronically.
About this site
1997
Scientists think of Mars as being the planet most likely to be next inhabited by humans. Check out the implications of the concept of "terraforming," or deliberately altering a whole planet. Spectacular images illustrate fascinating facts about the geology and meteorology of Mars. Learn about the Mars of ancient mythology, movies about Mars, and more!
About this site
1997
You, a student at the Mars Academy, have a mission: demonstrate the feasibility of sending humans to Mars, and returning them safely home. At this excellent site, there are many problems for you to study and solve, like designing life support systems, selecting a means of propulsion, dealing with effects of long term space travel, and calculating trajectories. Transcripts of web chats with NASA scientists provide insight into special considerations.
About this site
1997
What would it be like to live on Mars? This site is a fictitious yet interesting account of what the Mars colony might look like in the year 2050. City maps are given, along with descriptions of the terrain, the culture, and the living arrangements. You can even hear the Mars National Anthem! Activities and links to other space sites are also provided.
About this site
1997
Our galaxy is in the universe, our solar system is in our galaxy, and our world is in the solar system, and we live in the world. In simpler words,we live in the solar system. But how much do we know about our solar system? Enter to learn more...
About this site
1997
The word "sourcebook" in this site's title is no misnomer. The site contains very detailed and useful information about each of the nine planets. It also provides information about comets, meteors, and other issues of interest to students of space. There are nice graphics, an easy style of navigation for the site, and the authors have included an incredibly thorough list of links for further information.
About this site
1997
Did you know that Jupiter is the largest planet and Pluto the smallest? This introduction to the solar system has pictures and information about each of the planets. Select the page entitled "Exploration" to read about the Apollo mission to the moon, and to see pictures of the craft and its astronauts.
About this site
1997
An outstanding resource, this site provides concise yet thorough information about the nine planets in our solar system. Each planet's facts appears on its own detailed page, illustrated with photos from space. Need a quick rundown of statistics, such as the temperature of the planet, its distance from the sun, or other basic facts? Look here! The site's simple, elegant design and easy navigation make it a pleasure to "virtually" visit.
About this site
1997
Take a journey through our solar system. First travel to the planet Earth where you're introduced to topics such as creation of the Earth, disasters, types of energy, and pollution. Then travel to the other planets where you will find information about each planet's position from the sun, rotation, atmosphere, and temperature given. Stunning graphics with basic text of each entry. The trivia quiz does not work.
About this site
1996
This is a site that gives specific information about each planet in our solar system.
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