an Internet Treasure Hunt on Pluto

Ahoy Mates! Grab your shovels and dig into the further reaches of cyberspace. There's a lot to learn in this information age. Using the Web allows you to unearth more treasures than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions about Pluto. Surf the Internet links on this page to find answers to the questions. Don't forget the Big Question. Have fun and 'Happy Treasure Hunting.'

1. In Roman mythology what kingdom does Pluto reign over?
   What is Pluto probably made of?
   
   
2. Pluto is the __________ planet from the sun. How does it rank in size to the other planets?
   
   
3. When was Pluto discovered? It is the only planet that has not been visited by _________ .
   
   
4. What is unusual about the orbit of Pluto. Can you draw a diagram that shows its shape?
   
   
5. What is the name of Pluto's moon? How large is it?
   
   
6. At times Pluto is closer to the sun than the planet _____________.
   
   
7. Pluto is probably a mixture of what two things?
   
   
8. How does the year on Pluto compare to a year on earth?
   
   
9. Is Pluto really a planet? What do you think?
   
   
10. View some of the animations and photos that are available on Pluto.
    

• Windows of the Universe - U of Michigan and NASA *****
• The Nine Planets - U of Arizona *****
• Views of the Solar System - Pluto - Hawaiian Astronomical Society *****
• StarDate - U of Texas ****
• StarChild - Pluto - Choose information on two levels ****
• Fact Files on Pluto from the Royal Greenwich Observatory ***
• How Pluto Was Discovered - Facts About Pluto **
• Athena Curriculum Space - Pluto
• The NSSDC Photo Gallery: Pluto
• Planet Profile and Photo