The Solar System
The Solar System by Scoilnet
Take a virtual tour of the solar system and find out about meteors and the moon. Round it off with a quiz and a crossword.
Solar System Facts and Astronomy
http://www.planetsforkids.org Added: 28 May 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesChild friendly information on planets, moons and the solar system from a student in Ireland. The site was begun when the student was 9-years-old but it is very informative and the short pieces of information will appeal to students. (Contains some advertising.)
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- recognise a few of the major star constellations
- recognise that the Earth, its moon, the sun, other planets and their satellites are separate bodies and are parts of the solar system
Suggestions for use: Get students to list the planets in the solar system and to note one point of information about each. This site will provide answers.
Solar System
Our system includes the eight planets and their moons, dwarf planets and countless asteroids, comets and other small, icy objects . . .
