Year 7 · Science
Our sun as a star other stars and galaxies in Year 7 Science
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Focus on our solar system stars and galaxies for kids. Start with “Describe Features of the Solar System”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 7 learners practise our solar system stars and galaxies for kids.
The activities include Describe Features of the Solar System, Describe Structures Beyond our Solar System, Describe the Properties of the Sun and Moon, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching-practice, teach, teaching, interactive. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Describe Features of the Solar System
- Describe Structures Beyond our Solar System
- Describe the Properties of the Sun and Moon
- Discover What is Beyond our Solar System
- Explore Our Solar System
- Learn About the Solar System
- Look Beyond our Solar System
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Watch it explained
a teacher walks through it
Features of our Solar System guide for KS3 physics students
Best for: a clear explanation before you practise
Sun as a star KS3 Physics guide for students
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Phases of the Moon
Best for: a clear explanation before you practise
Stars Galaxies And The Universe
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Learn it properly
lessons and teaching pages
Oak lesson slides: Our Solar System
Best for: worked examples and step-by-step teaching
KS3 Space Lesson 2: The Solar System
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Oak lesson slides: Stars Galaxies And The Universe
Best for: worked examples and step-by-step teaching
KS3 Space Knowledge Organiser
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KS3 Space Lesson 3: The Earth
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Lunar Eclipse Worksheet Pack
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Our solar system and beyond
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Space - KS3 Physics
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Practise it
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Stars Galaxies And The Universe worksheet and quiz downloads
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Print and finish
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Oak worksheet: Our Solar System
Best for: pencil-and-paper practice away from the screen
Oak worksheet: Stars Galaxies And The Universe
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Phases of the Moon Homework Worksheet
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