From the Skills Builder Framework
Why Does the Moon Have Phases?
The Moon is the brightest object in the night sky when its whole face is showing. This only happens at full Moon. So why isn't it always a full Moon?
The 'Space Weight' Calculator
Ever wondered how heavy or light you would feel on another planet in our Solar System?
The 'Space Age' Calculator
Every year, the Earth completes one orbit of the Sun, and every year, you have a birthday! And during the year, the Earth rotates 365 times on its axis, and we experience 365 sunrises and sunsets.
Telescopes Quiz
Telescopes are used to magnify distant objects. They are a vital tool for astronomy. Over the last few hundred years, scientists and engineers have built bigger and better telescopes, revealing the mysteries of the Universe. But how much do you know about telescopes on Earth and beyond?
Order the Orbit
These orbit maps of the inner Solar System are in the wrong places on the calendar! Can you rearrange them so each image is on the correct date?
Pair the Stages of a Star
Though they shine for many thousands, and even millions of years, stars do not last for ever. They ignite, burn, and then run out of fuel and go out.
Can you match the images of each stage of a star's existence to the correct description?
Solar System Word Search
We've hidden 11 words in this grid. All the words are linked to the Solar System. Can you find them?
The First Moon Landing
In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission landed on the Moon.
Rockets Quiz
Rockets are used to send astronauts, spacecraft, or equipment to space. They are a vital part of space exploration and research. But how much do you know about how rockets work?
Identify the Nebula
The word nebula is used to talk about any dusty, fuzzy objects in space but they can be very different things! Can you classify each image into its proper category?