Space - planets
Space Provision activities
Question card
Planets with names - for creating crafts / painting
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Let’s learn about Space!
This worksheet includes 24 pages with a large variety of activities and exercises about Space. The materials have informative exercises about many different kinds of topics such as the big bang, black holes, the solar system, the Sun and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. The answers and an answer sheet is included.
GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED!
Overview:
Page 1-3: The Big Bang Theory
Page 4-6: The Solar System
Page 7-9: The Sun
Page 10-11: Meteors, Comets, and Asteroids
Page 12: Black Holes
Page 13-14: Neil Armstrong
Page 15-16: The International Space Station
Page 17-18: Space Rubbish
Page 19-20: Space Tourism
Page 21-22: Fun Facts
Page 23-24: Reflection
The following questions are just a few examples of the aspects addressed in this unit:
What are the planets in our Solar System?
What are black holes?
Why is there an International Space Station?
What is Space Rubbish and how dangerous is it?
Why do planets orbit the Sun?
Who was the first person in space?
What is the big bang?
What causes the tides?
Why is there no sound in space?
What is the difference between meteors, asteroids and comets?
Keywords:
Space, satellite, galaxy, comet, asteroid, planet, sun, earth, NASA, alien, shooting star, space station, astronaut, saturn, mars, jupiter, venus, neptune, mercury, uranus, gravity, orbit, milky way, black hole, Neil Armstrong, Yuri Gagarin, big bang, stars.
Quick ViewSpace / Our Solar System / Planets Fact Sheets
Fact sheets about the planets in our solar system, the Sun and our Moon.
A5 fact sheets (once A4 folded back to back) for a Reading Corner, Topic Board, Writing Corner, Science Resources – or alternatively used as A4 posters.
A lot of useful information!
Each fact sheet includes information about the planet, its size, distance from the Sun, how many hours in a day, how many days in a year, temperature on the surface, number of moons, when and who first recorded it. Each one has the space craft which was used to explore the planet.
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Quick ViewEarth & Space Year 5 Science Display
Earth & Space Year 5 Science Display Printable Resources
PDF format
Includes:
Key vocabulary
Key people
Planet pictures
Planet labels
Key questions posters X3
Earth and Space lettering
Space and Planets
Are you exploring Astronomy with your students? This set of 10 fully illustrated worksheets will be very useful. The themes covered are…
Life beyond Earth
Mission to Mars
The Solar System
The Sun
The Moon
Planet Earth
Lifecycle of a medium star
Lifecycle of a large star
Eclipses
Big Bang Theory.
Great as starters or extension activities. Easy to print and very student friendly. Ideal for 10 to 14 yr olds.
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Quick ViewBundle: Space Physics Topic
Space Physics Topic Bundle: 4 complete, no-prep PowerPoint lessons covering the whole AQA GCSE Physics Space topic (4.8),** with exam questions, tasks and answers** – no worksheets needed.
Covers our solar system, how stars form, the life cycle of a star (from nebula to white dwarf, neutron star or black hole), how elements are made by fusion, the orbital motion of planets, moons and satellites, red-shift, and the Big Bang theory. Note that this topic is for AQA GCSE Physics (separate science) only - you do not need to buy this if you only teach Combined Science.
As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. These high quality lessons include explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions.
My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy.
Lessons included:
Solar System
Life Cycle of Stars
Orbital Motion
Red Shift and Big Bang
What’s Included in each lesson:
Starter / Do Now Activity
Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams.
Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers.
Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards.
Stretch and challenge where applicable
Answers for all questions
All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons.
Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
The lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Quick ViewKS3 Space Revision Mat Worksheet
A double sided revision mat worksheet with answers. Page number references given for Collins Activate 1 Textbook.
Suitable for mixed ability groups - a variety of tasks including short answers, gap-fills and match-up activities.
Includes questions about:
Planets: Order, size and orbits
Key vocab definitions about objects in space
Days, years and seasons
Eclipses
Phases of the moon
Satellites
wordsearch for keywords about space and planets
This wordsearch can be used as an introduction for ks3 to the planets and space or as a differentiated resource for ks4 special needs.
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Quick ViewEarth and Space - Year 5
This is a comprehensive resource for teaching Earth and Space, tailored for primary students. It covers key concepts such as the solar system, planet characteristics, Earth’s rotation and orbit, phases of the Moon, and the Sun’s role in sustaining life. Activities and worksheets encourage hands-on learning, with visual aids to simplify complex ideas, vocabulary support for key terms, and fun experiments like creating model planets and simulating moon phases. This resource is designed to engage students’ curiosity and help them understand their place in the vast universe.
Quick ViewSpace - differentiated planet wordsearch
This is a really fun and engaging activity. Children can be set the challenge to see how fast they can find the planets in our solar system and the dwarf planet Pluto with these wonderful worksheets. Want to save paper, why not print some for a group activity and laminate them so that you can use them time and time again. You could even give children a blank grid and challenge them to make their space themed word search.
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Quick ViewSpace and Planets Bundle
This bundle will be added to over time. It contains colouring pages linked to space and the world. These were created for my class as part of our science module.
Quick ViewSpace and planet descriptors
A two part lesson based on the concept of traveling to Mars. Uses earth as a basis in all examples. Looks into gravity, day and night, seasons and distances. Peer assessment task included
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Quick ViewImaginative Writing: The New Planet
This resource focuses on describing setting during creative writing. It focuses on the setting of a new planet.
It begins with a starter which focused on similes and encourages learners to come up with their own space related similes that they include later in their writing. This activity could be completed individually, in pairs, small groups or even as a whole class.
The resource then shows a number of different planets to give learners ideas and prompts to help them when sketching their own planet. They can use the senses map activity for this. First learners sketch their new planet then around it they annotate what they can see, hear, taste, touch and smell on their new planet. This activity really helps learners to think in detail about their planet and be as creative and descriptive as possible.
To help structure their narrative I have included a story mountain planning page and a guide to take them through each step. I have also included a story starter which all learners can use to begin their narrative (cut out provided to stick in jotters) or they can use this an example to create their own.
Finally I have included a word bank to start learners off. Then there is a follow up art task that could be completed as a fast finisher when they have completed their writing. However this could also be used as an art lesson and displayed alongside their writing. I have included a writing frame if you wish for learners to redraft their writing.
Space and the Planets Display Lettering
Fun lettering for displays.
Includes lower and uppercase letters, exclamation marks, full stops and question marks!
Print as many copies as you need, laminate for long term durability!
Font is a PRINT.
Quick ViewSpace Physics - Planets, Stars, Dwarf Planets & Definitions
In this complete lesson resource, there is an Hour lesson (Or 2 lessons if you wish to stretch and add extra activity), on the definition of planets, stars and dwarf Planets, as well as informative video links and exercises to help students understand the effect of a body’s mass on the weight of an object.
Animated with stunning visuals
Space and Planets activity book (illus) Widgit
Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Something for everyone. 6 pages can be printed 2-up on A4 (but easier to manage full A4 size for some children). Names of the planets with attempt to show their approximate relative sizes; Spot the Difference; symbol reading and counting; Odd One Out to talk about; symbol reading-for-meaning (and follow instructions); copy words into the blanks in a story with symbol support. Suggestions included.