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The Inner Planets

Explore the inner planets of our solar system! This exciting course uncovers the unique features of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, and the possibility ...

Why Choose This Course?

Explore Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, compare their unique features, and imagine life beyond Earth through research, creative projects, and fun space activities.

Learning Goals

Develop scientific understanding of the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and what makes each one unique


Practice research and poster design to communicate facts about a chosen planet


Build critical thinking and analysis skills through comparing planets and considering possibilities of life


Enhance creativity through space art and imaginative projects

Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards


Course Duration: 1 Lesson


Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins


Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement


Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack

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