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Resource 5 Kids Know It Network. (2010) //Solar System.// Retrieved 5.10.10 from []   **__Description of Resource:__** kidsastronomy.com is an internet-based website which provides children with access to various links that can provide information about the Solar System and general astronomy concepts. A particularly interesting page is one which contains a map of the planets in the solar system. Children can click on the pictures of various planets to gain more information about that planet. The website also contains a number of games which are literacy based such as, topic related crossword puzzles hangman quizzes. This website provides plenty of opportunities for children to explore technical vocabulary that may be associated with the solar system. __**Rationale:**__ **Relevance to outcome:** This resource is relevant to the outcome as it provides a window for students to explore their own information from a variety of links and tabs that can be accessed into a vast range of learning on the Solar system. This resource is a digital resource and may assist in the excitement of students learning (Skamp. 1998. p.104) and may also help students be aware of the variety of ways knowledge on the subject area can be accessed. This visual text, has both contact with visual, audible, and written language, which all help in the assistance of children’s learning, especially those with special needs; hence providing an inclusive approach to children’s learning. This resource also assists student assessment as it allows for teachers to observe their progression in the use of ICTs, teachers now have the knowledge to break down the core knowledge areas and the intention of students learning; Is it there to assist in their comprehension of their learning or is it merely a resource there for them to have fun? It is our role as teachers to be vigilant and ensure the aim of this resource is to be educational first and aid the outcome of the unit and ensure that students are gaining as much knowledge on the Solar System as possible. As the computer and access to this resource is important, as it may act as a tool for motivation and support. (McInerney & McInerney. 2006. p207).   **Aspect of literacy:** Due to the fact that website is a multimodal text, students may explore a vast array of literacy as explained earlier. However students may also use this website to explore the technical language used in the area of science and the solar system. The primary use of this website is to give ideas to students and assist them in their goal of this unit, that is, to create their own multimodal text on the solar system using Jaycut. Students also have the opportunity to play some games such as crosswords, quizzes and educational videos; all linking to the subject area The Solar System, whilst simultaneously allowing students to look at differing aspects of literacy. Students now have the knowledge to comprehend this technical knowledge as it was enhanced and taught in the previous two lessons. This resource also opens avenues for talking and listening, as students have the opportunity to interact with this resource as their verbal grammar can be enhanced and used in the classroom, through the large amount of metalanguage that can be explored in the area of The Solar System. This collectively helps students in their comprehension of their text, giving them the prospect of further understanding the weight of the differing types of literacy’s. 