Earth

What Does Life Need?

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Image showing title of the video and illustrations for Air, Water, Food and Shelter.


What is the Solar System?

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An illustration of the Solar System


Planet Facts Posters

Do you know how many planets in our Solar System have rings? Or how many have moons? Learn some interesting facts about the planets in our Solar System with these free printable posters!

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Thumbnail of the 8 Planet Facts Posters


Magnetism

A photo of a bar magnet covered with iron filings showing the magnetic field lines.
Iron filings lining up along the magnetic fields lines
of a bar magnet
Credit: Newton Henry Black

Life on Earth

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How are living things connected? What do they need to survive? Can we find clues in the Solar System that help us find out why there is life on Earth?

Complete this quiz to discover what makes our planet so special!

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Investigate Day and Night

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On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?

Complete this fun investigation to find out!

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What Happens During a Solar Eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth and Moon line up with the Sun. The Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth.

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Photograph of a total solar eclipse


Why Do Shadows Change Over Time?

 

Have you noticed that your shadow changes over time? The cartoon on this page shows why shadows change during the day.

 

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Screenshot of the shadows animation.


Seasons - The Sun in the Sky

In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. You may have noticed that the weather changes during each season. But have you noticed any other differences? 

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Illustration of a tree in summer


What are the Risks from Asteroids?

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An illustration of an asteroid heading towards the Earth


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