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Our solar system
The Earth is one of the eight planets in our Solar System. Our universe - Space adventure - Our solar system Learning Points The Sun is at the centre of the Solar System. The planets, including the Earth, orbit around the Sun. There are...
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Stars
Exploring the stars in our night sky. What are stars? Our universe - Space adventure - Our solar system Learning Points The Sun is at the centre of the Solar System. The planets, including the Earth, orbit around it. Our solar system...
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The Solar System – Clip
Find out why the Earth's path of orbit is known as the 'Goldilocks Zone'. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The distance of Earth's orbit from the Sun is known as the 'Goldilocks zone'. A Twig...
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Gases – Did you know?
Did you know that the surface of Jupiter is made up entirely of gases? Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Gases Learning Points The surface of Jupiter is made entirely of gases. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A...
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Sun and Earth – Did you know?
Did you know that there are at least 146 moons within our solar system? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Sun, Earth and Moon Learning Points There are at least 146 other moons in our solar system. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you...
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The Solar System – True or false
True or false ... Earth is the closest planet to the Sun? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to...
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Sun and Earth – True or false
True or false ... The Sun is at the centre of our solar system? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Sun, Earth and Moon Learning Points The Solar System is made up of planets that orbit the Sun. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False?...
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The Big Bang - Universe’s Beginning
What existed before the Universe began? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points The Universe is over 13.8 billion years old. The Big Bang Theory suggests that our Universe expanded out from one...
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The Solar System – Spot the...
Six planets are shown on screen ... but can you spot the rocky planets? Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Solar System A Twig Tidbit Film - Spot the Difference. The children have to identify which objects belong in the group.
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Beyond Our Solar System: Discovering Suns
Discover the billions of Sun-like stars outside our solar system. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Exoplanets orbit stars outside our solar system. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film...
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The Sun as a light source – Did you know?
Did you know that the Sun produces vibrations? Physical processes - Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points The Sun produces vibrations. A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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Beyond our solar system – Odd one out
Four astronomical objects are shown on screen, but which is the only one that is not a constellation? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Cassiopeia, Orion and Ursa Major are the names of...
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Leap year
Why do we have a leap year once every four years? Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Sun, Earth and Moon Learning Points A leap year occurs every four years. There are 366 days in a leap year. The extra day of a leap year is...
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Constellations - Star Patterns
Take a trip across the night sky and find out about the constellations. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Our solar system is in a galaxy called the Milky Way. Solar systems grouped...
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Life on Earth - Conditions for Life
Discover why Earth is the only planet where life is known to exist. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Earth is the only known planet with an atmosphere that can support life. The Earth's...
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Gravity in our universe
Discover that gravity is the force that keeps our solar system together. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gravity Learning Points The Sun has the greatest gravitational pull in the Solar System. Gravity keeps everything in the...
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Total solar eclipse
Find out what causes a total solar eclipse. Physical processes -Light - The Sun as a light source Learning Points A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's orbit passes between the Earth and the Sun. During a solar eclipse the Moon...
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Rocky Planets - Solar System Exploration
Adventure around our solar system and explore the four rocky planets. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets closest...
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Gas Giants - Outer Planets
Take a journey around our solar system and meet the gas giants. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - The Solar System Learning Points The Solar System is made up of eight planets that orbit the Sun. The four planets furthest from...
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Mars Exploration and Colonization For Kids
Learn more about the exploration and possible future colonization of the red planet Mars. Learn more about the Mars and Viking landers, the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers and Elon Musk and SpaceX's plans to colonize Mars.
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Mae Jemison for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Mae Jemison, the precocious and widely talented African American woman who joined NASA and traveled to space on the shuttle Endeavor.
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Galileo Galilei For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the courageous, Italian mathematician and scientist, Galileo, who used his own telescope to view the Moon and challenged those in authority to prove that the Earth circles the Sun.
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Voyager Program for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a cosmic voyage through history with our captivating video on the Voyager program. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Voyager 1 and 2, from their groundbreaking launches to their unprecedented journeys beyond the...
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Meteors and Meteorites For Kids | Bedtime History
Join us on an awe-inspiring voyage through the captivating history of meteors! In this fascinating video, we delve into the origins of these celestial marvels, from ancient civilizations' interpretations to modern scientific discoveries....