Learn more about key features of our solar system that you might have studied in previous science classes. You'll need a pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Year 10
Year 10
These lessons can support short-term learning at home when face-to-face learning is interrupted.
Students can start at lesson 1 and work their way through in order. Each lesson is either a video or a PowerPoint presentation.
You can also:
- learn how to view PowerPoint files on different devices
- find out more about learning at home
- access lesson guides for each year level
- view all lessons for all year levels.
Activating prior knowledge
Science lesson 1 (Series 2)
Stars and planets
Science lesson 2 (Series 2)
Learn how stars and planets are defined, and how they are different. You'll need a pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
The size of the solar system
Science lesson 3 (Series 2)
Learn how big the solar system is. You'll need a pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers, counters (pasta shells, beans, pegs) and a space to spread out.
Misconceptions about scale and orbits
Science lesson 4 (Series 2)
Learn about common misconceptions about the solar system. You'll need a pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Orbits and the night sky
Science lesson 5 (Series 2)
Learn how Earth is influenced by orbits and axis tilts. You'll need a pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Navigation by celestial bodies (part 1)
Science lesson 6 (Series 2)
Learn how people have developed an understanding of space science as a navigational aid. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Navigation by celestial bodies (part 2)
Science lesson 7 (Series 2)
Learn more about how people have developed an understanding of space science as a navigational aid. You'll need a pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
The scientific method
Science lesson 8 (Series 2)
Learn how to develop a research question and hypothesis. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Variables in science
Science lesson 9 (Series 2)
Learn about variables and how scientists distinguish between them in investigations. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Evaluating sources
Science lesson 10 (Series 2)
Learn how to evaluate sources for scientific credibility and analyse them for scientific information. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper or a digital device to record your answers.
Pages
Internet safety advice
These lessons might include links to other websites, applications, multimedia or video hosting sites such as YouTube.
When accessing these links, we recommend you do not:
- subscribe
- like
- comment
- download files
- share personal details
- take part in discussion forums
- take part in other social media aspects of the sites.
If any part of the online content makes you feel uncomfortable, close the website window and notify an adult (parent or teacher) immediately.
Visit protect yourself online: a guide to cyber security for young people to learn more.
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