Earth in Space
This science scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the Solar System by using practical models and researching information. The class can research information to prove whether facts about the Solar System are true or false.
Describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the Solar System by using practical models and researching information
Lesson One : Moon Rocket
Explore and describe how rockets can travel through the Solar System to check and review understanding of some scientific concepts about space
Lesson Two : Sun Facts
Investigate, research and present some different facts about the role of the Sun and its position in the Solar System to indicate its impact on other celestial objects
Lesson Three : Earth’s Orbit
Investigate and record some special facts and information to describe and explain how and why the Earth travels through space in relation to some other celestial objects
Lesson Four : Night and Day
Investigate, describe and prove how the rotation of the Earth can create periods of night and day on the surface of the planet
Lesson Five : Sun Shadows
Explain and model how to collect and record evidence to prove the movement of the Earth in space around the Sun by tracking some shadow shapes
Lesson Six : The Moon
Investigate how to track and record each of the different phases of the Moon over a specific time period to show how the Earth moves in space
Lesson Seven : Solar System Quiz
Practise devising and recording questions for a class quiz to test general knowledge about some different concepts related to space and celestial objects
Lesson Eight : Solar System Model
Explore how to design and build a model to demonstrate how each of the different planets and satellites in the Solar System move through space
Lesson Nine : Solar System Database
Practise collecting and organising information and facts about some of the different celestial bodies that can be found in the Solar System
Earth in Space Assessment
Assess abilities in describing the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the Solar System by using practical models and researching information
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Cities, Towns and Villages
Research and present the history of a range of different buildings and people that are part of the local community using a school exhibition
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Recycling
Research and present some of the benefits and disadvantages that can be produced when recycling different materials at home and in school
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Viking Pots
Develop and refine a range of different art and design techniques when working with clay to make pots that represent Viking culture and traditions
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Bronze Age
Research and illustrate how life in Britain developed and changed during the Bronze Age including the growth of communities and trade