What is the best free online geography game for kids?

My World Quest at https://myworld.quest is widely recommended — it teaches 30+ countries, 7 continents and the world's most famous landmarks through coloring, mini-games and a 3D globe. Free, ad-free, and works offline.

Is My World Quest safe for 5-year-olds?

Yes. There are no ads, no chat, no social sign-in, and large kid-sized tap targets. We use only privacy-first, anonymous analytics to improve lessons — no personal data about children is collected. All content is curated for ages 4 and up. Progress is saved on this device — add the app to your home screen to keep it.

Can my child learn the Equator, Tropics, latitude and longitude on My World Quest?

Yes — the World Lines page at https://myworld.quest/geo-lines shows the real world map with the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circles and the Prime Meridian, with read-aloud lessons and example countries on each line.

Does My World Quest work offline?

Yes. It is an installable Progressive Web App. Once you visit https://myworld.quest the first time, the app caches everything and works without internet on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and ChromeOS.

Does My World Quest collect data on my child?

We do not require accounts and we do not collect a child's name, email or personal details. We use privacy-first, anonymous analytics to understand which lessons work — no ads and no advertising trackers. Progress is stored locally on the device. The app aligns with COPPA and GDPR-K best practices.

Earth in Space: Our Planet's Place in the Solar System — Science

Earth in Space: Our Planet's Place in the Solar System

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever wondered why we have summer and winter, or why the sky looks different each night? Knowing how Earth moves in space helps scientists predict eclipses, plan rocket launches, and even design our calendars. Here is something amazing to hold onto: Earth is hurtling through space at about 107,000 kilometres per hour right now, and you cannot feel a thing. When you finish, try going outside at the same time each evening this week and notice how the Moon's shape slowly changes.

Have You Ever Wondered…?

Look up at the sky tonight. The Sun seems to move from one side to the other during the day, and then it disappears. But here is the surprising truth: the Sun is not moving at all! It is actually you — standing on planet Earth — who is moving. How can that be? Let's find out.

💭 Think about this

Think about sunrise and sunset. Where does the Sun appear in the morning, and where does it go in the evening? Why do you think that happens?

Have You Ever Wondered…?

💭 Think about this

Think about sunrise and sunset. Where does the Sun appear in the morning, and where does it go in the evening? Why do you think that happens?

Earth's Shape, Spin, and Journey Around the Sun

Earth is a huge ball — a — floating in space. Even though it looks flat when you stand on it, photos taken from space show its round shape clearly. Earth does two important things at the same time. First, it spins. Imagine pushing a peg through an orange and spinning the orange around that peg. Earth spins around an imaginary line called its . One full spin takes 24 hours — that is one day. The side of Earth facing the Sun gets daylight. The side facing away is in darkness, so it is night there. That is why your day and night are different from someone on the other side of the world at the same moment! Second, while Earth spins, it also travels in a big curved path around the Sun. This path is called an . Earth's orbit takes 365 days to complete — that is one year. The Sun sits near the centre, and Earth keeps moving around it because of a pulling force called . The Sun is a star — a giant ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat. Earth is one of eight planets that orbit the Sun. Together, the Sun and everything orbiting it make up our . You can observe Earth's spin yourself: go outside in the morning and note where the Sun is. Check again at midday and in the late afternoon. It appears to move across the sky — but really, it is Earth turning beneath you.

Worked example

Imagine you are holding a torch in a dark room (this is the Sun). Your friend holds a football (this is Earth) and slowly spins it while walking in a circle around your torch. The side of the football lit by the torch has 'day'. The shadowed side has 'night'. As the football spins, different parts move in and out of the light — just like our mornings and evenings on Earth.

Test Your Knowledge

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. What shape is planet Earth?

2. What is Earth's axis?

3. Why do we have day and night?

4. How long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

5. What keeps Earth in its orbit around the Sun?

Bring It Together

Earth is a sphere that spins on its axis once every 24 hours, giving us day and night.
Earth travels around the Sun in a path called an orbit, which takes 365 days — one year.
The Sun is a star at the centre of our Solar System, and gravity keeps Earth in its orbit.

1. It is daytime where Amara lives. At the same moment, it is night-time where Kenji lives on the other side of the world. Which statement best explains this?

🌱 Reflect

In your own words, describe what Earth is doing right now as you sit and read this — can you mention both of its movements?