Ages 10–13
Ages 11–15ScienceQuiz
Space and the Solar System (Intermediate)
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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.
- England NC KS3.SC.PH.5: Space physics: gravity in the solar system, the Sun as a star, and the light year as a unit of distance.
- BNCC EF09CI14: Describe the make-up of the solar system and where it sits in our galaxy and the universe.
- NGSS MS-ESS1-2: Model the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
- NGSS MS-ESS1-3: Analyse data to find the scale properties of objects in the solar system.
- Programmes FR C4.PC.UN.1: Describe the structure of the Universe and the solar system and use the light-year.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: The solar system and space (level 2).
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 11–15. That’s Grade 6–10 in the US, Year 7–11 in England, Primary 6 – SS 1 in Nigeria and Class 6–10 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
- Little and often wins: five minutes a day beats one long session a week.
- Sort answers into “know it” and “still learning”, and revisit only the second pile next time.
- Encourage teens to set their own target (say 12 out of 15) and track it over a few attempts.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 20–30 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen), a pencil and an eraser
- Difficulty
- On level (Intermediate) – pitched at ages 11–15
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own