FREE Y5 Earth and Space L1: Our Solar System

Content Name

FREE Y5 Earth and Space L1: Our Solar System

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

Learning Objectives: To understand that the Sun is a star at the centre of the solar system and that it has 8 planets. To describe the shape of the Sun, Moon and planets as approximately spherical. To know that ideas about the solar system have developed over many years. Working Scientifically: To identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments. To report and present findings from research.

Curriculum

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 5

  Subjects:

  • Science

  Topics:

  • Earth and space
  • Working scientifically

  Programmes of Study:

  • describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the solar system
  • describe the sun, Earth and moon as approximately spherical bodies
  • identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments
  • reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations

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