Solar System Science

The HOU Middle School Curriculum, Solar System Science (previously Hands-On Solar System or HOSS), lets your students use images from professional telescopes along with image processing software developed for use in the classroom, to learn key concepts in astronomy, mathematics, and technology. Solar System Science blends content learning with critical thinking skills and processes such as data interpretation, measurement techniques, and using appropriate tools for exploration.

The complete Solar System Science curriculum package has

• Teacher Guide
• Student Book(s)
• Image Processing Software
• Telescope Images

To get started using Solar System Science:

• Download latest edition Solar System Science books (free!)
  • Student Book (3 Mb PDF)
  • Teacher Guide (1.4 Mb PDF)
• Download Telescope Images (13 Mb zipped) - also available from Vivian Hoette's Exploration page for HOSS
• Download HOU 2.0 Image Processing Software

Find out how to order Solar System Science materials

• Learn More about Solar System Science
• How Solar System Science supports National Standards
• What Is It? How Far Is It?

You may also wish to see:

• TERC/HOU Middle School Materials
• Explorations
  (Suitable for Middle School)