Space

Unit

Science

4th Grade

Teacher of Primary

Science Unit Description

Day and Night - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: use the idea of the Earth's rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky In this science teaching resource pupils discover why the Earth has day and night and why it appears that the Sun moves across the sky. It is an ideal resource to use when delivering a lesson covering the year 5 curriculum objective above. Content includes: An explanation of the rotation of the Earth An explanation of why the rotation of the Earth causes day and night A suggested science activity to illustrate the causes of day and night An explanation of how the rotation of the Earth causes the sun to appear to move across the sky with activity worksheet A link to an explanatory video Day and night quiz 1 worksheet

Unit contents

Lessons

1. Day and Night

1. Day and Night

Day and Night - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: use the idea of the Earth's rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky In this science teaching resource pupils discover why the Earth has day and night and why it appears that the Sun moves across the sky. It is an ideal resource to use when delivering a lesson covering the year 5 curriculum objective above. Content includes: An explanation of the rotation of the Earth An explanation of why the rotation of the Earth causes day and night A suggested science activity to illustrate the causes of day and night An explanation of how the rotation of the Earth causes the sun to appear to move across the sky with activity worksheet A link to an explanatory video Day and night quiz 1 worksheet

2. Models of the Solar System

2. Models of the Solar System

Models of the Solar System - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space In this teaching resource, pupils will learn how ideas about the solar system have changed over time and look at the geocentric and heliocentric models. Content includes: Class discussion about what they think geocentric and heliocentric mean The geocentric model of the solar system explanation The heliocentric model of the solar system explanation External links to explanatory videos Models of the solar system quiz with an accompanying worksheet Models of the solar system research worksheet

3. Planets on the Move

3. Planets on the Move

Planets on the Move - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the solar system In this science teaching resource, pupils will learn how the planets in the solar system orbit the Sun. 'Planets on the Move' is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering the year 5 science curriculum objective listed above. Content includes: An explanation of how each planet spins on its axis and orbits the Sun A link to a video illustrating the movement of the planets in relation to the Sun An explanation of how the movement of Earth causes day and night Planets on the move quiz with an accompanying worksheet Planets on the move crossword with answers

Elementary School Science Teaching Resources ; The Moon - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: describe the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth. In this science teaching resource, pupils will learn about the Moon and how it moves around the Earth. It is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering the year 5 science curriculum objective listed above. 'The Moon - 4th Grade' is an animated and engaging 39 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes: A link to an introductory video about the Moon Moon facts A link to a Moon landing video An explanation of the Moon phases and link to an accompanying video A Moon phases activity with an accompanying worksheet A Moon quiz and an accompanying worksheet A suggestion for a Moon phase activity

5. The Solar System

5. The Solar System

The Solar System - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space In this science teaching resource, pupils are introduced to the Solar System. It is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson introducing the 4th Grade science curriculum topic listed above. Content includes: An introduction to the Solar System with a video link An explanation of the Sun The order of the 8 planets in our Solar System and a mnemonic activity with an accompanying worksheet Facts about each planet with 3-D models of each one (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) An ordering the planets class activity with flashcards An explanation of rings, Pluto, moons, asteroids and comets with accompanying video links A Solar System quiz with an accompanying worksheet A research task with an accompanying worksheet

Unit contents

Lessons

1. Day and Night

1. Day and Night

Day and Night - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: use the idea of the Earth's rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky In this science teaching resource pupils discover why the Earth has day and night and why it appears that the Sun moves across the sky. It is an ideal resource to use when delivering a lesson covering the year 5 curriculum objective above. Content includes: An explanation of the rotation of the Earth An explanation of why the rotation of the Earth causes day and night A suggested science activity to illustrate the causes of day and night An explanation of how the rotation of the Earth causes the sun to appear to move across the sky with activity worksheet A link to an explanatory video Day and night quiz 1 worksheet

2. Models of the Solar System

2. Models of the Solar System

Models of the Solar System - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space In this teaching resource, pupils will learn how ideas about the solar system have changed over time and look at the geocentric and heliocentric models. Content includes: Class discussion about what they think geocentric and heliocentric mean The geocentric model of the solar system explanation The heliocentric model of the solar system explanation External links to explanatory videos Models of the solar system quiz with an accompanying worksheet Models of the solar system research worksheet

3. Planets on the Move

3. Planets on the Move

Planets on the Move - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the solar system In this science teaching resource, pupils will learn how the planets in the solar system orbit the Sun. 'Planets on the Move' is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering the year 5 science curriculum objective listed above. Content includes: An explanation of how each planet spins on its axis and orbits the Sun A link to a video illustrating the movement of the planets in relation to the Sun An explanation of how the movement of Earth causes day and night Planets on the move quiz with an accompanying worksheet Planets on the move crossword with answers

Elementary School Science Teaching Resources ; The Moon - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space: describe the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth. In this science teaching resource, pupils will learn about the Moon and how it moves around the Earth. It is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering the year 5 science curriculum objective listed above. 'The Moon - 4th Grade' is an animated and engaging 39 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes: A link to an introductory video about the Moon Moon facts A link to a Moon landing video An explanation of the Moon phases and link to an accompanying video A Moon phases activity with an accompanying worksheet A Moon quiz and an accompanying worksheet A suggestion for a Moon phase activity

5. The Solar System

5. The Solar System

The Solar System - 4th Grade 4th Grade science programme of study - Earth and space In this science teaching resource, pupils are introduced to the Solar System. It is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson introducing the 4th Grade science curriculum topic listed above. Content includes: An introduction to the Solar System with a video link An explanation of the Sun The order of the 8 planets in our Solar System and a mnemonic activity with an accompanying worksheet Facts about each planet with 3-D models of each one (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) An ordering the planets class activity with flashcards An explanation of rings, Pluto, moons, asteroids and comets with accompanying video links A Solar System quiz with an accompanying worksheet A research task with an accompanying worksheet