Solar System Activities and Links

Weight on Other Planets Spreadsheet:
Students create a chart and graph of their weight on other planets using a weight calculator web site to gather the data.
Download printable directions in Word
Download weight.xls template

First students research an assigned state.  Next they use the research links to save pictures of their state's symbols from the Internet.  Students then use Netscape Composer to fill in a template with information and pictures about their state.  They learn how to change font, size, and color, as well as how to insert an image, a background, and a link.