Earth and Space Primary Resources
Explore the wonders of the solar system with Espresso
Space and the Solar System
Explore the wonders of the solar system with Espresso
Uncover the Mysteries of the Solar System
The solar system is vast, but Espresso can help you cover it! From learning about the Sun, Moon and Earth, to discovering some of the most extreme planets in the universe, you’ll find ready-to-use resources, intriguing videos and aligned activities within Espresso.
Detailed teacher guides show you how to make the most of Espresso’s resources, including key vocabulary, areas for assessment and cross-curricular links.
Evidence Key Stage 2 Science curriculum objectives with a range of printable worksheets or easily customisable resources to suit the needs of your class.
Uncover the Mysteries of the Solar System
The solar system is vast, but Espresso can help you cover it! From learning about the Sun, Moon and Earth, to discovering some of the most extreme planets in the universe, you’ll find ready-to-use resources, intriguing videos and aligned activities within Espresso.
Detailed teacher guides show you how to make the most of Espresso’s resources, including key vocabulary, areas for assessment and cross-curricular links.
Evidence Key Stage 2 Science curriculum objectives with a range of printable worksheets or easily customisable resources to suit the needs of your class.
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Why Espresso?
Interactive KS2 Ressources
Keeping pupils engaged can be tricky. But with interactive resources, fun group activities and solar system quizzes, you’re sure to find something to suit every class!
Incredible Imagery
Fed up with pixelated images? Espresso gives you a bank of high-quality satellite imagery of the Earth, Sun, Moon and planets to explore with your pupils.
Informative Videos
Take a tour around NASA’s Goodard Space Flight Center, see what life is like inside the International Space Station and join the search for Earth’s twin with Espresso’s bank of exciting videos!
Teacher Support
Resources, guidance and ideas on how to best use our wide range of resources are all part of the package with Espresso – we even address common misconceptions!
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“They make connections quickly, because they enjoy the videos so much! The clips are short and to the point and the explanations are simple.”
Jenny, Class Teacher, Alehousewells Primary School
Get To Know Our Solar System
Espresso’s bank of videos transports pupils through the solar system, learning about each planet along the way. These short, engaging videos contain detailed planet models and useful facts for pupils to use in follow-up activities, like creating their own fact files!
Travel to the Moon!
Here’s an activity that’s sure to keep all pupils engaged – a 3D virtual field trip to the Moon! Pupils drive across the Moon’s surface, launch and fly a rocket to return home safely to Earth. With realistic sound effects and incredible graphics, this is something your class won’t forget!
Earth, Sun and Moon
Learn about the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon, how we can use the sun to tell the time, and the different phases of the moon through insightful videos, pre-made resources and fun quizzes!
Evidence Learning Easily
We know evidencing learning is important. Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-use worksheet that ticks off curriculum objectives, or a fun whole-class activity (ever made a human sundial?), you’ll find everything you need to help pupils show their understanding of the solar system within Espresso.
Home Learning for KS2
Need to practice the order of the planets? Want to make sure your pupils understand how the Earth, Sun and Moon move relative to each other? You can easily assign any videos, resources or activities for pupils to review at home at the click of a button. Pupils can even create presentations using content found on Espresso to showcase their learning.
Get to Know Our Solar System
Espresso’s bank of videos transports pupils through the solar system, learning about each planet along the way. These short, engaging videos contain detailed planet models and useful facts for pupils to use in follow-up activities, like creating their own fact files!
Travel to the Moon!
Here’s an activity that’s sure to keep all pupils engaged – a 3D virtual field trip to the Moon! Pupils drive across the Moon’s surface, launch and fly a rocket to return home safely to Earth. With realistic sound effects and incredible graphics, this is something your class won’t forget!
Earth, Sun and Moon
Learn about the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon, how we can use the sun to tell the time, and the different phases of the moon through insightful videos, pre-made resources and fun quizzes!
Evidence Learning Easily
We know evidencing learning is important. Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-use worksheet that ticks off curriculum objectives, or a fun whole-class activity (ever made a human sundial?), you’ll find everything you need to help pupils show their understanding of the solar system within Espresso.
Home Learning for KS2
Need to practice the order of the planets? Want to make sure your pupils understand how the Earth, Sun and Moon move relative to each other? You can easily assign any videos, resources or activities for pupils to review at home at the click of a button. Pupils can even create presentations using content found on Espresso to showcase their learning.
Popular Earth and Space Resources
Guide
Earth and Space Teacher Guide
Get an overview of the space channel, how it relates to curriculum objectives as well as inspiration and guidance to make the best use of the resources for maximum impact.
Guide
Planet facts
A ready-to-use resource detailing each of the planets, with key information and engaging facts.
AR Resource
A 3D Virtual Trip to the Moon
Allow your students to recreate the Artemis trip. Students are challenged to navigate the moon’s surface, launch and fly a rocket to return to Earth safely.
Video
Venus
A video exploring the fun facts and conditions of Venus, including a video from NASA.
Activity
Planet Cards
Printable cards showing illustrations of the planets with their names.
Worksheet
AR Moon Landing Worksheet
An engaging animated model of the lunar module landing on the Moon, complete with audio. Perfect for helping children understand what it might feel like to go to the Moon.
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