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The Planets

The Planets
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Description

This terrific resource lists important facts about each of the 8 planets in our Solar System. Also included are facts about Pluto, the dwarf planet. This resource is an invaluable tool for any unit of work on space and the Solar System.

Curriculum Codes

AC9S6U02 9

Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate to cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length

ACSSU078 8.4

The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

VCSSU078

Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the Sun)

ST3-1WS-S old

Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions

ST3-10ES-S old

Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface

Reviews
Zuriette du Plessis
Posted 3 years ago
QLD, Australia
This will be useful to introduce Planets to students.
Silvia Seymour
Posted 13 years ago
NSW, Australia
Very useful. Great for lower primary. Interesting facts.