Exploring the Solar System

Ages:4th - 6th grade

Beginning on Earth, students will observe the constellations visible during the season of your visit and learn how to distinguish planets from stars in the nighttime sky. Our tour doesn’t only take place on Earth — we will “blast off” to get a closer look at each destination in our Solar System. Students will witness the planets revolving around the Sun and discover how Earth’s rotation and revolution affects our daily lives. We will visit the Sun, each planet, the asteroid belt, and more, discussing the characteristics of each location in depth before returning safely back to Earth.

Teacher Resources

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New York State Science Learning Standards covered by the program for 4th grade, 5th grade, and middle school students.

Printable vocabulary list with terms used during the show.

Visit our Astronomy Resources for K–12 Educators page for classroom lessons, activities, and standards-aligned resources from NASA, New York State, and other trusted education partners.