Turn a broad space interest into a question worth checking

Everything about space is too large for a short inquiry. Help the learner choose one term, object or process, then identify an official source likely to answer that specific question at a suitable level.

Narrow the subject. Write one question. Choose an appropriate source.

Narrow the question before searching

'What does rotation mean?' is more focused than 'everything about space'.

Choose a source suited to the exact question. A broad search phrase often returns material whose level or purpose does not match the learner's need.

Search snippets alone may omit context. Where would the answer be verified?

Choose from question stems.

Resources

• Solar System Planet Order — Use the sequence cards and add a note that spacing is not a distance scale.

Further reading

• NASA Science — Solar System exploration

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