Learning Path
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Space Facts
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space.html Added: 05 Jul 2018 Contributor: Sara Lenaghan Resource type: Guide/notesRead some fun space facts for kids and find out more about astronomy, the Moon, planets, our Sun, the Milky Way galaxy, our Universe and much more. Children will love the cool, crazy, strange, funny, weird, odd, bizarre and wacky information as well as did you know facts and other interesting space info that will help them learn a thing or two along the way.
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- 1-2
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop familiarity with the spherical nature of the Earth
- identify the sun, the moon, stars, day and night
- recognise the sun as a source of heat and light
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Space Quiz
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/quizzes/space.html Added: 05 Jul 2018 Contributor: Sara Lenaghan Resource type: AssessmentChallenge what you think you know with our fun space quiz. Perfect for kids, this quiz will get you thinking about the fascinating topics of space and astronomy. Test your knowledge of planets, stars, moons, astronauts, our solar system, galaxy and more space related trivia. Try answering the twenty questions on your own and then scroll down to the bottom of the page for the all important answers.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 1-2
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop familiarity with the spherical nature of the Earth
- identify the sun, the moon, stars, day and night
- recognise the sun as a source of heat and light
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Planet Facts
http://www.kidzone.ws/planets/ Added: 11 Oct 2017 Contributor: Lisa Clarke Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceUse this website to learn facts about the planets in our solar system. Click on the 'learn more' links to find out more detail fro older years.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 1-2
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop familiarity with the spherical nature of the Earth
- identify the sun, the moon, stars, day and night
- recognise the sun as a source of heat and light
Suggestions for use: Useful facts for projects on space
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Spaceplace - NASA
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ Added: 22 Aug 2017 Contributor: Patrick Flanagan Resource type: GameExplore earth and space
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- 1-2
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop familiarity with the spherical nature of the Earth
- identify the sun, the moon, stars, day and night
- recognise the sun as a source of heat and light
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Space for Kids
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkid...sclub/flash/index.html#.VaVeOvlViko Added: 14 Jul 2015 Contributor: Karl Meehan Resource type: Assessment / Game / Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationExplore Space through this highly interactive website. Learn about previous NASA missions to space, view the gallery for space related photographs, play some of the interactive games or read interesting facts about space. There is something for all ages.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop familiarity with the spherical nature of the Earth
- identify the sun, the moon, stars, day and night
- recognise the sun as a source of heat and light
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- begin to understand the influence of the sun on weather and atmospheric conditions
- understand the importance of sunlight for plants and animals
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of the dangers of sunlight for eyesight and skin
- recognise that the Earth, its moon, the sun, other planets and their satellites are separate bodies and are parts of the solar system
- understand the importance of sunlight as a source of energy for plants and animals
Suggestions for use: The interactive games and presentations can be used on an individual basis or as part of a whole class lesson on the IWB. Some of the reading material is ideal for whole class teaching or can be used as part of project work.
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Space Videos
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/space.html Added: 14 Jun 2015 Contributor: Karl Meehan Resource type: Audio / Video / SimulationWatch impressive astronomy clips, famous NASA footage, missions to outer space, the moon landing, mars rovers, space shuttle launches, fun space songs for kids and more.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- 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: Suitable for whole class teaching via IWB. Also suitable for project based learning scenarios where pupils can work in small groups.
