Victorian Curriculum
VCSSU078
Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the Sun)
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Formation of Earth - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Combine reading and science content with a reading comprehension worksheet that focuses on the formation of Earth.
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Number and Algebra Mathematics Investigation - The Solar System in Our Space
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
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Day and Night – Worksheet
Encourage your students to illustrate the day and night cycle with this free worksheet.
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Planets of the Solar System Posters
Use this set of visually striking and informative posters about the planets of our solar system in your classroom.
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The Solar System to Scale
Display information about the order, scale and the diameter of the planets with this colorful science poster.
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Planets of the Solar System Factbook – Worksheet
Engage your students with a worksheet that can be compiled into a factbook containing information about the planets in the solar system.
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Celestial Bodies - The Earth PowerPoint
A 15 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about Earth.
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Celestial Bodies - The Sun PowerPoint
A 12 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the sun.
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Moon Phases – Cut and Paste Activity
Create a diagram showing the different moon phases and their names with this cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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Movement of the Sun, Earth and Moon Model
A hands-on model to demonstrate the interplay and movements of the sun, Earth and moon.
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What About Me? Other Regions and Objects of the Solar System
A worksheet that explores other features in the solar system besides the sun and the planets.
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Moon Phases Posters - Southern Hemisphere
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere.
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Celestial Bodies - The Moon PowerPoint
A 16 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the moon.
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The Relative Distance From the Sun to Earth
Scaled images of the sun and Earth to use when exploring relative size and distance.
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Earth, Sun and Moon – Poster Pack
Display these posters with information about the Earth, Sun and moon in your science classroom.
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Aboriginal Interpretations of the Night Sky Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how Aboriginal peoples interpreted the night sky.
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The Solar System - Planets in Order
Show the planets in order with this beautifully designed printable science poster.
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Energy of the Sun Worksheet
Investigate and record the amount of energy from the sun with this science experiment for kids.
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Solar and Lunar Eclipse Posters
Display these solar and lunar eclipse diagrams in your classroom when learning about the alignment of the Sun, Earth and moon.
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Day and Night Cycle – Poster
Display information about Earth’s day and night cycle with this colourful science poster.
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Individual Planet Posters
Use this set of posters with your space unit to teach about the individual planets.
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Earthly Word Search with Answers
The Earthly Word Search uses scientific vocabulary in a fun way!
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Interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon Poster
A poster showing the interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon.
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Earth Day - Acrostic Poem Template Pack
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry Month.
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We Are Moving Project
An Earth and Space project that develops knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, research skills and writing skills.
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Moon Phases Posters - Northern Hemisphere
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the northern hemisphere.
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Space - Class Welcome Sign
Show your students how welcome they are with this space themed welcome sign.
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Our Place in Space - Unit Plan
This Earth and Space Sciences unit explores the concept that Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun).
