National Whiteboard Network This section provides guidance on how ICT can be used effectively to support interactive whole class teaching during Science lessons. There is a powerpoint which can be downloaded for this unit.
Science essentials Background notes, worksheets, images and weblinks. Also home activities so may be a good site to recommend to parents.
http://www.solarsystem.org.uk/planet10/ Interactive virtual model of the solar system. Two activities – one allows you to explore the planets, the other to build your own planet.
insideout space Find out how our solar system works. Watch the life cycle of a star. Teacher notes
Earth from space images Constantly updated images of the earth showing natural events going on in different parts of the planet. Great for looking at events in the news (forest fires, Volcanic eruptions etc.)
Solar System - Textease file to label and order the planets of the solar system.