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What Does Life Need?



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


Why Does the Earth Have Seasons?



A diagram of the position of the Earth at different points in its orbit around the Sun that create the four seasons.


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!





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!





Make a Sundial



A paper sundial lying on the grass


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.

 



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? 



Illustration of a tree in summer


Maths with the Moon

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The Apollo mission badge. It shows a large capital A between drawings of the Moon and the Earth. The constellation of Orion is in front of the A
The Apollo missions badge
Credit: NASA




Light and Mirrors Card Match

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Astronomers use light to study things in space. Objects like planets, stars and galaxies all emit or reflect light. Telescopes help astronomers collect light from objects that are far away in space.

How much do you know about the topic of light? Match the word to the correct definition to find out!

 





You Decide! Should We Explore Space?

Scientists are always discussing and debating their ideas. One topic that is continually up for debate is ‘Should humans explore space?’. Some people think it is important for people to visit other worlds.



An illustration of the planet Mars with an astronaut and robot on it. Above the planet, several people are having a discussion.


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