Scotland Second level

Impact craters are made when a space rock (called a meteorite or asteroid) hits a rocky planet or moon. The impact makes a round hole in the surface, called a crater.

In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. But why do we have seasons? 

This animation shows you why we have seasons. Watch carefully what happens and read the words that appear on the screen. 

A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth and Moon line up with the Sun.

Have you noticed that your shadow changes over time? The cartoon on this page shows why shadows change during the day.

Scientists are always discussing and debating their ideas. One topic that is continually up for debate is ‘Should humans explore space?’. Some people think it is important for people to visit other worlds.

Our Solar System contains the Sun, 8 planets, and many small objects like dwarf planets, moons, and as

Have you noticed that the Moon doesn't always look the same. Sometimes we can see the full face of the Moon and it becomes the brightest object in the night sky. At other times, it appears as a just small sliver in the sky.

You have probably seen the Moon in the sky but have you ever studied it in detail?