Start Here: Homeschool Space and Flight Science, Ages 5–18
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By age and level
Ages 5–8
Read together and play.
Ages 9–12
Explore, sort myths from facts, and start the picture guides.
Satellite Explorer · Myth vs Fact · Orbits Explained · How Flight Works
Ages 13–15
Guides, labs and calculators: change one thing and watch what happens.
Physics Explained · Orbit Lab · Aero Lab · Aerospace & Physics Calculators
Ages 16–18
Math pages with worked examples and self-checking practice.
Orbital mechanics math · Aeronautical engineering math · Physics math · Start here: AP & IB Physics
A 12-week path, kids to high school
One short session a week (30–45 minutes). Younger children can repeat weeks 1–4; teens can start at week 5. Print the plan and tick each week.
| Week | Do this | Our pages | Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Play a game and spot facts | Play & Learn · Amazing Facts | |
| 2 | Explore the world map | Kids Planet Map | |
| 3 | Meet satellites | Satellite Explorer | |
| 4 | Myth or fact? | Myth vs Fact · Glossary | |
| 5 | How things fly | How Flight Works | |
| 6 | Try the flight lab | Aero Lab · Stall Speed Calculator | |
| 7 | Why orbits work | Orbits Explained | |
| 8 | Launch in the orbit lab | Orbit Lab · Orbital Period Calculator | |
| 9 | Forces and motion | Physics Explained · Physics Lab | |
| 10 | Pendulums and projectiles | Pendulum Period Calculator · Projectile Motion Calculator with Air Resistance | |
| 11 | Rocket math | Orbital mechanics math · Delta-v Calculator | |
| 12 | Wing math and a look at careers | Aeronautical engineering math · Careers & pathways |
Going further
Teens heading for AP or IB can use the AP and IB Physics map. Curious about jobs? See Careers and pathways. Parents can find teaching tips on the Teachers page.