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Year 5

Year 5 Earth and space

KS2 Science videos, quizzes and activities that will help students practise their Earth and space knowledge and skills.

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Earth and space
- What is the Earth?
  Learn about planet Earth, as well as day and night.
- What is the solar system?
  Learn all about the planets in the solar system and their order from the Sun.
- The Sun
  Learn about the Sun, which is the biggest star in the solar system.
- The Moon
  Learn more about the Moon with 91�ȱ� Bitesize
- What are the rocky planets?
  Learn about each of the rocky planets in the solar system.
- What are the gas planets?
  Learn about each of the gas planets in the solar system.
- Gravity
  Learn about the force of gravity that pulls all objects towards the Earth.
- Day and night
  Learn how day and night happens every day.
- How do reactions power rockets?
  Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore the explosive power of rocket fuel and how astronauts get to the International Space Station.
- How do you stay alive in space?
  Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore the effect of space on the body.
- Do waves hold the secrets of space?
  Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore what sound and light waves tell us about space.
- Can you make outer space in your kitchen?
  Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore outer space and comets.
- How do astronauts get home?
  Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore how astronauts make the trip from the International Space Station back to Earth.
- Tim Peake: Ask an astronaut
  Select from the list of questions to find out about Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station.