Space Science Teaching Resources for Year 6
- Plus Plan
Planets of Our Solar System PowerPoint
Explore information about the planets in our solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.
- Plus Plan
Mindfulness Planet Colouring Pages
Get mindful with this set of planet-themed mindful colouring sheets.
- Free Plan
Exploring Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
- Plus Plan
Planets of the Solar System – Project Template
Create a visual display of information about the planets of the solar system using this project template.
- Free Plan
Objects in Space Graphic Organiser Pack
Research other features in the solar system besides the sun and the planets with an Objects in Space Graphic Organiser.
- Plus Plan
Earth's Rotation and Revolution PowerPoint
Explore the difference between rotation and revolution while learning about the day and night cycle, what causes the seasons to change and more with this teaching presentation.
- Plus Plan
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.
- Plus Plan
Movement of the Sun, Earth and Moon Model
Demonstrate the interplay and movements of the sun, Earth and moon with this hands-on model.
- Plus Plan
Earth, Sun and Moon – Poster Pack
Display these posters with information about the Earth, Sun and moon in your science classroom.
- Plus Plan
Planets in Order – The Solar System
Show the planets in order with this beautifully designed printable science poster.
- Plus Plan
Earth and Space Vocabulary Posters
Display this set of 18 mini-posters in your classroom when learning about Earth and space vocabulary.
- Free Plan
Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your elementary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.
- Plus Plan
Planets of the Solar System Flipbook
Discover each of the planets of the solar system with this engaging flip book template.
- Plus Plan
The Moon of Planet Earth Worksheet
Engage your students with a high-interest reading passage about the moon with this informative article and accompanying response sheet.
- Free Plan
The Solar System to Scale
Display information about the order, scale and the diameter of the planets with this colourful science poster.
- Plus Plan
Orbital Period of Planets Poster and Worksheet
Learn about the time it takes each planet to orbit the sun with this poster and cut-and-paste worksheet for your students.
- Plus Plan
Earth, Sun and Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Read about and compare physical characteristics of the Eath, sun and moon with this reading comprehension sheet.
- Plus Plan
Order of the Planets Banner
Display this banner visually showing the order of the planets for students when they are learning about the solar system.
- Free Plan
Moon Phases Diagram
Learn the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere with this set of two posters.
- Plus Plan
All About the Sun – Comprehension Worksheet
Integrate science and reading while learning about the Sun with this comprehension worksheet.
- Plus Plan
Planets of Our Solar System – Worksheet
Use this worksheet to review planet order, features and classifications.
- Plus Plan
Planets Collaborative Colouring Display
Combine colouring with awareness of the planets and the solar system with this collaborative colouring sheet.
- Free Plan
Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.
- Plus Plan
The Seasons Around the World Posters and Worksheet
Teach about the Earth's rotation around the sun and the corresponding seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres with this 2-page worksheet.
- Plus Plan
The Solar System in Our Space — Mathematics Investigation
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
- Plus Plan
Day and Night Cycle Poster
Display information about Earth’s day and night cycle with this colourful science poster.
- Free Plan
Day and Night – Worksheet
Encourage your students to illustrate the day and night cycle with this free worksheet.
- Plus Plan
Formation of Earth - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Combine reading and science content with a reading comprehension worksheet that focuses on the formation of Earth.
- Free Plan
The Relative Distance From the Sun to Earth
Scaled images of the sun and Earth to use when exploring relative size and distance.
- Plus Plan
Earth, Sun and Moon Pictures
Colourful pictures of the sun, Earth and moon.
- Plus Plan
Interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon Poster
A poster showing the interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon.
- Plus Plan
Planets of the Solar System Factbook & Worksheet
Bring the planets in the solar system into focus with a fun worksheet that can be turned into a factbook!