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  • Make a Volcanic Lava Eruption

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For Kids

Activities

Drive a Mars Rover

Mars Stations are designed to give everyone the experience of exploring an unknown world through the eyes of a robotic rover. The Planetary Society and LEGO Company have teamed together to establish a network of Mars Stations around the world. Each station contains a LEGO® rover equipped with a Web camera that you can drive over the Internet!

Find Your Weight on Other Planets and moons

How much do you weigh on Pluto? or Venus? Visit this page to find out.

Meteor Showers:
Where, When, and How to Look for Them

Ever wonder about shooting stars, falling stars or meteor showers? Now's your chance to find out about them.

Balloon Rocket Fun

Learn how to make a rocket with just a balloon and a piece of string.

Make Comet Balls

Make a fancy comet out of styrofoam balls, glue, glitter and much more.

Demonstrate the Distances Between the Planets

Just how far apart are all of the planets?

Make a Volcanic Lava Eruption

Learn about lava layering by making a volcanic eruption.