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GeoSafari Motorised Solar System
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https://www.tts-international.com/geosafari-motorised-solar-system/1051579.htmlProduct Code: 708-SN45503
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Why you'll love this product
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Planetary Motion
This model effectively illustrates the varying orbital speeds of the eight planets around the sun, enhancing understanding of planetary motion.
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Constellation Projection
Project detailed constellations onto walls or ceilings to transform any space into an effective astronomical teaching environment.
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Educational Guide Included
Includes an activity guide packed interesting solar system facts, providing detailed insights into celestial phenomena.
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Interactive Learning
Engage children with visible demonstrations of how the sun influences planetary orbits, using a brightly lit LED sun as the focal point.
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Supports Year 5 Science
Focuses on Year 5 science curriculum, specifically planetary movements and spherical bodies in 'Earth and space'.
GeoSafari® Motorised Solar System
Explore planetary movements with a model showing planets orbiting a light-up sun at varying speeds.
Overview
Features a constellation light projector to bring the night sky into your classroom, enhancing astronomy lessons.
Bring the solar system to life with this detailed motorised model. Featuring an illuminated LED sun at the centre, this educational tool demonstrates the orbits of the eight planets, each moving at its own speed. Ideal for illustrating key concepts discussed in Year 5 science, such as the Earth's rotation, and the spherical shapes of the Earth, sun, and moon.
Enhance classroom engagement by projecting the constellations onto the ceiling. This feature transforms the teaching environment, allowing children to visualise the night sky indoors.
The model includes an activity guide filled with fascinating solar system facts, supporting in-depth learning and discussion. Designed to encourage curiosity about astronomy and space sciences, this tool needs 4 AA batteries, which are not included.
Supports the National Curriculum
Science, Year 5, Earth & Space
Describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the solar system.
Science, Year 5, Earth & Space
Describe the sun, Earth and moon as approximately spherical bodies.
Science, Year 5, Earth & Space
Use the idea of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky.
Product Information
Overview
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Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts.
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20 cm
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38 cm
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H20 x W38cm
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