Space is always a fascinating topic for students – perhaps because most of us will never leave Earth. These scenes give you the opportunity to bring outer space to life, and to teach tricky abstract concepts (what happens to the Earth over the course of a day or a year? Why does our Moon look different on different days?).
You too can be an astronaut and explore the Solar System and beyond. See how robots (and maybe one day humans) traverse the surface of Mars, and experience the surface of distant planets.
All of the scenes contained within this zone are shown below:
Structure of the Earth
An Interactive scene of planet Earth, where you can explore the different layers of the Earth's structure. Use your knowledge to identify and move the different parts of the Earth.
PUBLISHED: 30th May 2023
Anatomy of the Moon
Years, Seasons and Days – What is Earth’s Orbit?
Investigate the model of the Earth’s orbit around the sun and learn how seasons change.
PUBLISHED: 19th Apr 2022
The Sun – Our Star
Step inside the Sun and learn about its importance to sustaining life on Earth.
PUBLISHED: 19th Apr 2022
Life Onboard ISS
Explore the International Space Station and learn how astronauts live and work there.
PUBLISHED: 22nd Feb 2022
The Life Cycle of a Star
Move through the spaceship and learn about the life cycle of a star, from its formation to its final stages.
PUBLISHED: 25th Jun 2021
The Moon
Land on the moon and learn more about its properties.
PUBLISHED: 20th Jan 2021
Mars One Base
Explore the surface of Mars and learn what life could be like for an astronaut on a mission to Mars.
PUBLISHED: 19th Jan 2021
Mars Curiosity
Land on Mars and learn how Mars Curiosity explores the planet's surface.
PUBLISHED: 19th Jan 2021
The Solar System
Fly through the solar system and visit the planets to learn more about each one.
PUBLISHED: 15th Jan 2021
