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.
