Astronomy - Solar System - Jupiter - Orbit and Moons

Jupiter's Moons

Jupiter by Dana Meachen Rau

Discussion:
Jupiter's orbit - time on Jupiter
Moons of Jupiter
Composition of Jupiter's moons

Activity:
Draw Jupiter's orbit

Astronomy - Solar System - Jupiter - Composition and Size

Jupiter by Dana Meachen Rau

Discussion:
Temperature on Jupiter; its effect on states of gas
Jupiter's composition
Size of Jupiter; gravitational pull

Activity:
Draw a schematic of Jupiter's composition

Astronomy - Solar System - Jupiter - Overview

Jupiter: The Largest Planet

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
Jupiter by Dana Meachen Rau

Discussion:
Jupiter - named for the Roman chief god
Jupiter's appearance - swirling clouds, red spot, storms
Visibility of Jupiter - observing from Earth

Activity:
Spot Jupiter in the night sky - pretty easy this time of year