Ages 11–15
Ages 10–13ScienceQuiz
Space and the Solar System (Basics)
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Curriculum links
- England NC Y5.SC.ES.1: Describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun in the solar system.
- BNCC EF09CI14: Describe the make-up of the solar system and where it sits in our galaxy and the universe.
- NGSS 5-ESS1-1: Argue that differences in how bright the Sun and other stars look are due to their distance from Earth.
- NGSS 5-ESS1-2: Show patterns in daily shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars.
- Programmes FR C3.ST.UN.1: Place the Earth in the solar system and describe the movements of the Earth.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: The solar system and space.
Recalling facts and checking understanding of a topic.
What’s included
- 15 questions
- An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
- An on-screen version with instant marking and stars
Age and school year
Made for ages 10–13. That’s Grade 5–8 in the US, Year 6–9 in England, Primary 5 – JSS 2 in Nigeria and Class 5–8 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
- Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Sort answers into “know it” and “still learning”, and revisit only the second pile next time.
- Say new words out loud and use each one in a sentence – hearing and using words is how they stick.
- Ask your child to teach you one thing from the sheet; explaining is a great test of understanding.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 10–15 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil
- Difficulty
- Easier (Basics) – pitched at ages 10–13
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own