Children are naturally fascinated by the sky. From an early age they look up at the sun, clouds, stars and moon and it’s important that we enable them to develop that curiosity. Here are some resources to help teach older children about astronomy. You might also like to check out the astronomy for older children post here.
Videos
The Solar System Song
A brilliant rap song teaching basics about the solar system
The Planet Song
A funny and catchy Solar System song
Eight Planets Song
A catchy song to learn the main eight planets
Five dwarf planets song
Not many people know about the dwarf planets. You do now!
How the Solar System was formed
The solar system came from a swirling cloud called a nebula
