Planet Explorers
Ages 7–9Travel through our Solar System, investigate fascinating worlds, and discover what makes every planet unique.
Big questions. Bigger discoveries.
Planet Explorers invites curious children to discover the planets, moons, and extraordinary environments of our Solar System. Through engaging experiments, models, and imaginative missions, young learners begin to investigate how these distant worlds work.
What will we explore?
An exciting introduction to planetary science, with opportunities to compare, question, and investigate.
Our Solar System
Meet the planets, explore their order around the Sun, and discover how rocky worlds and giant planets differ.
Planets and Moons
Compare planetary features, investigate moons, and explore what makes Earth special among its neighbors.
Exploring Other Worlds
Discover how spacecraft, rovers, and scientific instruments help us learn about places we cannot easily visit.
Explore, experiment, think, discover.
Through astronomy investigations and hands-on activities, Planet Explorers helps children strengthen foundational STEM skills while practicing how to ask questions, solve problems, and think scientifically.
- Build mathematical thinking: Compare planetary sizes and distances, recognize patterns, and practice measurement using Solar System models.
- Develop scientific reasoning: Make predictions, test ideas through simple experiments, and discuss observations using evidence.
- Strengthen problem-solving: Work through space-themed challenges that encourage logic, creativity, and persistence.
- Explore engineering and technology: Build models and investigate how spacecraft and robotic explorers help us study other worlds.
- Practice computational thinking: Follow sequences, identify patterns, and solve step-by-step mission challenges that introduce ideas useful in coding and robotics.
- Communicate and collaborate: Share findings, explain ideas, and work with others on astronomy missions.
What children take away
Curiosity to investigate
Practice asking questions, noticing differences, and looking for explanations.
Planetary understanding
Build a foundation for understanding the Solar System and the worlds within it.
Confidence to explore
Share ideas, work with others, and develop enthusiasm for scientific discovery.
The suggested age range is a guideline, not a strict requirement. Your child's interests, familiarity with astronomy, previous experience, and readiness are also important when choosing a program.
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