Solar System

  • As the Earth TurnsSee how the spinning of Earth makes night and day.

  • Images of the Solar SystemView pictures of the Sun, Moon and all nine planets that were taken from space - including close-up photos.

  • Solar SystemRead and learn about the sun, moon, planets, asteroid belt, meteors and comets.

  • Solar System PicturesTake a look at photos of the solar system taken by the Hubble telescope.

  • Space ChaseSearch the solar system to find the correct planet.

  • Sun Watchers From Long AgoTake a look at the places from which ancient people watched the sun. What were they looking for?

  • Sunrise, SunsetLearn how the movement of the Earth makes it look like the sun is moving. Then learn how to tell what time of day it is by where the sun is in the sky.

  • What Causes Night and Day?Find out with an online movie.


Take a look at more Web sites in other areas of Space.




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Solar System for Kids in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade


NASA Space Information

Learn what it takes to get to space and live there

NASA on KOL

Watch videos and see photos to learn about astronauts and NASA.

      Space Movies for Kids

      Billy Bob Thornton in The Astronaut Farmer

      Rocket Man

      Take a peek at The Astronaut Farmer and other movies on KOL Movies.

          Space Game for Kids

          apaceracer 2014

          Space Race

          Pilot a spaceship through sharp turns and dangerous dropoffs in SpaceRacer 2014.

              KOL Homework Help Jr. is a directory of educator-reviewed Web sites for children in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. Here K-2 students can safely browse the Web for age-appropriate learning activities, research materials, educational games and multimedia resources about space travel, astronauts and studying space.

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