The Earth and the Moon - Objectives Labels is part of the lesson The Earth and the Moon    Students will learn about the earth and the moon as part of their learning about space, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

<p>In Lesson 5.15 titled "The Earth and the Moon," students will delve into the fascinating mechanics of our planet and its lunar companion. The objectives for the day include using the concept of Earth's rotation to explain the cyclical pattern of day and night, along with the apparent journey of the sun across the sky. Additionally, learners will describe the Moon's movement in relation to Earth and acknowledge the Sun, Earth, and Moon as bodies that are approximately spherical in shape.</p>

<p>To assess their understanding, students will be prompted to answer key questions. They will need to articulate the reasons behind the alternating cycle of day and night on Earth, describe the Moon's elliptical orbit around our planet, and explain why the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly spherical but rather roughly so. These questions aim to consolidate their knowledge and ensure they have grasped the fundamental concepts of the Earth-Moon system and the shapes of these celestial bodies.</p>

The Earth and the Moon - Lesson Plan is part of the lesson The Earth and the Moon    Students will learn about the earth and the moon as part of their learning about space, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

The Earth and the Moon - Lesson Plan

The Earth and the Moon - Results Tables is part of the lesson The Earth and the Moon    Students will learn about the earth and the moon as part of their learning about space, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Results Tables

The Earth and the Moon - Results Tables

The Earth and the Moon - Self Assessment is part of the lesson The Earth and the Moon    Students will learn about the earth and the moon as part of their learning about space, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Self Assessment

The Earth and the Moon - Self Assessment

The Earth and the Moon - Teacher Explanation is part of the lesson The Earth and the Moon    Students will learn about the earth and the moon as part of their learning about space, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Teacher Explanation

The Earth and the Moon - Teacher Explanation

The Earth and the Moon - Presentation is part of the lesson The Earth and the Moon    Students will learn about the earth and the moon as part of their learning about space, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

The Earth and the Moon - Presentation

<p>This lesson focuses on understanding the relationship between the Earth, Sun, and Moon, as well as the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky and the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth. The lesson begins with a review of the previous learning in early years foundation stage and Key Stage 1, as well as Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum links in year 3 light and year 3 forces, year 6 light. The lesson also has cross-curricular links to History, English, Maths, and Geography.</p> <p>The misconceptions associated with the topic are also highlighted, such as the idea that the Sun is yellow, the Moon doesn’t spin, the shadow of the Earth causes phases of the Moon, and the Moon shines. Some influential scientists in this field are also mentioned, such as Aristarchos of Samos, Eratosthenes, Ptolemy, Carolyn Porco, Tycho Brahe, and Nancy Grace Norman.</p> <h2>Activities</h2> <h3>Day and Night</h3> <p>In this activity, students use a torch and a globe to observe the change in light and shadow as the globe rotates. The objective is to understand why we have day and night on Earth and why this is cyclical.</p> <h3>The Sun’s Movement Across the Sky</h3> <p>In this activity, students use learning pads to compare the geocentric and heliocentric theories and explain the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky.</p> <h3>The Orbiting Moon Model</h3> <p>In this activity, students use the orbits card from a previous lesson, a large marble, a small marble, and a ruler to make a model of the Earth and Moon’s orbit.</p> <p>Possible questions that students may encounter include: why is the Earth slightly on its side, what direction does the Earth spin, and why is sunrise at different times in different locations.</p>

The Earth and the Moon

Science

Year 5

Earth and Space

The Earth and the Moon - Objectives Labels

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