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Solar System Lab

Free Year 5 Science practice — describe solar-system movements, order planets and choose explanations of Moon phases. No account needed.

About Solar System Lab

Describe relative movement, order planets, explain Moon phases and compare solar-system models. Correct answers can trigger celebrations. Feedback and retry options depend on the game.

Curriculum purpose

Learning objective: Choose descriptions of Sun, Earth, Moon and planet movements and recognise the purpose and limits of simple solar-system models.

Curriculum anchor: England Year 5 Science: Earth and space; movement relative to the Sun and Earth; approximately spherical bodies.

This game is designed as short independent practice after an idea has been introduced. It does not replace direct teaching, mathematical or scientific discussion, or an adult checking whether the learner can explain the idea away from the screen.

For parents and carers

Use two differently sized balls and a lamp, while saying clearly that classroom sizes and distances are not to scale. Take a break when you need one.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need an account? No. The game runs in the browser and asks for no name, email address, school or location.

Is it timed? Timing varies by activity. Check the available modes and instructions before starting.

Can it be used on a phone? Controls vary by game. Use the on-screen buttons or read the instructions for keyboard and drag actions.

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