Why does the sun shine?

Very good song about the topic. First of all, we have the original version with lyrics (easier to learn), then a better version for singing (and dancing?)

Exploring the Solar System.

Different animations and images about the Solar System from Exploring Earth classzone.com.

 

Examine the Milky Way galaxy at different scales.

Animation from Exploring Earth classzone.com.

Name that Space Rock

Infographic made by Tim Lillis. It is showed on the website Universe Today.

Astronomy Flash Activities

On the website TD Flash Zone we can find theses flash activities. By watching them, you can understand better how the Solar System works. Test your knowledge with the interactive activity at the end. Can you identify the planets?

The Scale of the Universe

Amazing flash activity to understand how little things can be as well as how huge the Universe is. It comes from htwins.net. Click on start and scroll bar to zoom in and out. Thanks to former student in this school Antonio Palomares who sent me the link.

Science Content 4: Our Galaxy

We can use it for reviewing or for remedial work. Here's the link to the Digital Poster and to the Activity Book. It comes from OUP. You need a password.

Astronomy for kids

Web designed for children to learn about astronomy basic facts. It comes from Rochester for kids.

The Solar System and the Universe

A didactic proposal to work the topic at this level. It is provided by Junta de Andalucía.

The Solar System

Interactive activity about the Solar System. It comes from Engineering Interact.

Earth, Sun and Moon

Interactive activity from BBC schools Science.

THE EARTH AND THE MOON

Interactive activity from Skoool at Wikisaber. It talks about the movements of the Moon. There's a little test at the end.