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In this series of short videos, a group of children explore the KS1 science topic of space.

Key aspects of this curriculum topic are covered including how long it takes the Earth to spin, the key characteristics of each planet within our solar system and those who have explored space in the past.

With narration from presenter Maddie Moate and expert advice from astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst, each of the films combines live action and animation to explore the topic in a clear, age-appropriate manner.

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The Earth. video

A visit to the Space Centre to find out all about our planet, how it works and why we have things such as the seasons.

The Earth

What is the Solar System? video

This video explores the key characteristics of each planet within our solar system.

What is the Solar System?

How do we explore space? video

In this video a group of children learn all about those who have explored space in the past and what they found out.

How do we explore space?
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Where next?

The world around us. collection

This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of science topics.

The world around us

Bitesize

Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

Bitesize

Newsround

The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.

Newsround
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