MERLOT Materials

Venus is known as the Earth's "twin" because the two planets are so similar in size. The diameter of Venus is about 7,520... see more

This is an informational site about the Venus of Willendorf, probably the oldest image of a human, a tiny statue created... see more

Periodically the planet Venus passes directly between Earth and the Sun, appearing as a small black dot on the Sun's... see more

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This resource covers early and modern views of Venus; the general features of Venus; its cloud layer, including high... see more

This site, a joint effort between the University of Michigan and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research... see more

This movie shows Venus and Earth as they rotate. The images are superimposed on each other so that differences in... see more

NASA's Magellan spacecraft used a sophisticated imaging radar to make the most highly detailed maps of Venus ever... see more

This site can be used to learn about Venus and increase fluency of students. There will be more assignments to come.

In this activity, learners mimic remote sensing. Learners use a stick to measure the distance to a "planet surface" they... see more

This demonstration activity models how Venus appears from Earth. This activity will help learners see why Venus appears... see more

Members of the Gordon faculty have collaborated on the authorship of this guide, and it is targeted directly at Gordon... see more

Members of the Gordon faculty have collaborated on the authorship of this guide, and it is targeted directly at Gordon... see more

This is a digital project developed to advance knowledge of solar system exploration by providing students with... see more

This is an annotated topical index to science fiction stories and novels that use good astronomy. The listing currently... see more

Students will learn about the Transit of Venus through reading a NASA press release and viewing a NASA eClips video that... see more

This set contains images with information about: Our Solar System, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Asteroids,... see more

This Java applets is concerning the bright planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), and the Moon. It provides... see more

This color Solar System Lithograph Set contains lithographs of: Our Solar System, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon,... see more

Authored by Jurgen Geisen, this site has more than sixty-five Java applets. The interactive resources provide detailed... see more

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Its diameter is 88,846 miles (142,984 kilometers), more than 11 times... see more

Authored by Nick Strobel, "Astronomy Notes" is an educational resource for introductory astronomy classes for... see more

Before the 17th century, people generally believed that Earth was at the center of the universe, a system originally... see more

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) offers a variety of thematic slide sets. Each set is accompanied by a written... see more