3D Solar System

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Resource:

3D Solar System

Provider:

project-metis.com

Summary:

Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision). Take a trip through the solar system with this 3D virtual tour.

Description:

When you arrive at the link, watch the brief video tutorial that explains how to navigate the site. Once you have familiarized yourself with the navigation, click the �Continue to the Solar System� button to begin exploring. You can select a planet in the image or use the navigation box on the left. After selecting the planet, a robotic-sounding narration begins describing the planet. You can also read the narration on the right and learn more specific facts about the planet in the left hand box. Use your mouse to zoom in and out and rotate the planet for different views. Select the back button in the left hand box to return to the main menu and image. Explore:

Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Moon
Asteroid Belt

There is also an option to create your own tour. Select the �?� icon then the �Creating your own tour� tab for videos explaining how this is done. This tour is an excellent addition to your studies of the solar system.

Contributed by:

C A T E G O R I E S

Orientation:

General

Subjects:

Science

Teaching Methods:

Online Interactive

I N T E N D E D F O R:

Ages:

10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18

Grades:

5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

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