Learning Path
Planets and the Solar System Learning Path
By Siobhan Barry
You can use this learning path to learn more about the planets and the solar system for your amazing projects!
10 resources in this Learning Path
1
Solar System Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw Added: 15 Aug 2016 Contributor: sinead tighe Resource type: Audio / VideoAll the planets sing a song and explain a little about themselves.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Suggestions for use: Use video to learn about the Solar System.
2
Teach with Space - Our Solar System
http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/e...cher_guide_and_pupil_activities.pdf Added: 27 Sep 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceA fun and creative research project that allows pupils to discover Earths closest neighbours in space. Activities include collecting information about the solar system and classroom discussions. Extension activities include mnemonics in ordering the planets and solar system card game. The booklet is on the European Space Agency website.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- begin to explore and appreciate the application of science and technology infamiliar contexts
- identify some ways in which science and technology contributes positively to society
Suggestions for use: Teacher should refer to the booklet in planning activities for Space Week/ environmental awareness.
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- appreciate the application of science and technology in familiar contexts
- examine some ways that science and technology have contributed positively to the use of the Earth's resources
- recognise and investigate aspects of human activities that may have positive or adverse effects on environments
Suggestions for use: Teacher should refer to the booklet in planning activities for Space Week/ environmental awareness.
3
Planets - Interactive Crossword
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24568/24291.htm Added: 08 Sep 2017 Contributor: Declan Donnelly Resource type: Assessment / Tool / App/softwareAn interactive crossword to help assess, teach or study knowledge of the planets and the solar system. As it is an interactive application, it may be used by individual pupils on a computer or as a class quiz with discussion and interaction using a data projector or interactive whiteboard. Hints are available but it will affect the score at the end of the exercise.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: This interactive application may be used by individual pupils on a computer or as a class quiz with discussion and interaction using a data projector or interactive whiteboard. Hints are available but it will affect the score at the end of the exercise.
This exercise may also be downloaded and used in a virtual learning environment such as Moodle, where each participant's score will be recorded.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: This interactive application may be used by individual pupils on a computer or as a class quiz with discussion and interaction using a data projector or interactive whiteboard. Hints are available but it will affect the score at the end of the exercise.
This exercise may also be downloaded and used in a virtual learning environment such as Moodle, where each participant's score will be recorded.
4
DK Planet Mercury
http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/space/solar-system/mercury/ Added: 08 May 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Assessment / Guide/notes / Audio / VideoInformation on Mercury given with labelled interactive diagram. Learn even more about Mercury by clicking on the comparable sizes, Mercury up-close, Transit of Mercury and inside Mercury. Quiz function also available for formative assessment of lesson.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Use link as research on facts about Mercury. Formative assessment available by using the Quiz function.
5
Solar System - DK Information
http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/space/solar-system/ Added: 17 Aug 2016 Contributor: Caroline Mahon Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceInformation about the Solar System from DK website. The solar system is displayed in a lovely visual whereby pupils can click on any planet in the solar system to gain a deeper insight into the planet. There is also a solar system quiz attached.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- SESE Science
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Suggestions for use: Set pupils a solar system project and advice pupils to begin by using this website.
6
Our Solar System
https://prezi.com/m/t6dfhjx6ugso/our-solar-system/ Added: 08 Jul 2016 Contributor: Anna Marie Feeley Resource type: Presentation / ReferenceA short presentation on the planets in our solar system. Travel through the solar system stopping to read a quick fact on each planet.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
7
Solar System Quiz
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/quizzes/planets.html Added: 06 Jul 2017 Contributor: Tara O Sullivan Resource type: View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Suggestions for use: Quiz for kids about the Solar System
8
Earth, Space and the Solar System
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/space/ Added: 14 Jul 2015 Contributor: Karl Meehan Resource type: Demonstration / Guide/notes / Audio / Video / SimulationFind the answers to many of your questions about Space, The Solar System, Earth and the Sun through this extremely informative website. Take part in topic specific games, quizzes and puzzles. This site has many suggested activities which can be completed at home or in class along with fun facts, videos and pictures.
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:
- become aware of the dangers of sunlight for skin and eyesight
- begin to understand the influence of the sun on weather and atmospheric conditions
- investigate shadows, directions and sunlight
- understand the importance of sunlight for plants and animals
Suggestions for use: This site is a treasure trove of resources. There are useful sections which are suitable for whole class teaching on the IWB. This site is a great source of information for school based projects. It is suitable for individual, pair and group work also.
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
- become aware of the influence of the sun on atmospheric conditions
- develop a simple understanding of the interrelationship of these bodies, including day and night and seasonal movements
- observe and record the positions of the sun when rising and setting and at different times of the day
- 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
9
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.
10
NASA Science Solar System Exploration
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ Added: 19 Sep 2018 Contributor: Dave O'Mahony Resource type: Reference / Tool / App/softwareThis is an interactive guide to our solar system from NASA. The site contains high definition animations of each of the eight planets in the solar system as well as providing statistics, facts and an image of the week.
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:
- become aware of the dangers of sunlight for skin and eyesight
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Planet Earth in Space
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of the influence of the sun on atmospheric conditions
- develop a simple understanding of the interrelationship of these bodies, including day and night and seasonal movements
- recognise that the Earth, its moon, the sun, other planets and their satellites are separate bodies and are parts of the solar system
