Planet: Jupiter
Planet Jupiter is the next installment of the Simple Schooling Journey through the Solar System 10 part course. In this unit study students take a good long look at the first gas giant, discover a little more about exoplanets and where we stand on looking for a second earth, as well as learn how the inner terrestrial and outer gas giant planets are the same and different.
An entire section is devoted to the four Galilean satellites, students explore the clouds and atmosphere (including the Great Red Spot) and finish up with a look at previous and ongoing NASA missions.
Students should have completed the following Simple Schooling unit studies before beginning Planet: Jupiter…
The Sun
Planet: Mercury
Planet: Venus
Planet: Earth
Planet: Mars
Click Here to Access Planet: Jupiter Interactive Unit Study
Optional Web Resources
NASA Jupiter (Stuff for younger kids too)
HULU Free TV
The Search for Earth-like Planets
NetFlix Suggestions
The Universe Season One Disc 4: Jupiter: The Giant Planet