Learning objectives/outcomes: England:QCA Scheme of Work: Unit 5E Earth, Sun and Moon: learning objectives:
- that it is the Earth that moves, not the Sun, and the Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours
- that it is daytime in the part of the Earth facing the Sun and night-time in the part of the Earth away from the Sun
(note that secondary sources displaying a model of this process, exactly as this game does, are explicitly suggested
in the Teaching activities section for the above two learning objectives).
- that the Earth takes a year to make one complete orbit of the Sun, spinning as it goes
- that the Moon takes approximately 28 days to orbit the Earth
- that the different appearance of the Moon over 28 days provides evidence for a 28-day cycle NC
The Earth and beyond; the sun, the earth, the moon (how they affect each other... [etc..]) Scotland: Level B: Earth in Space: describe how day and night are related to the spin of the Earth.
Level C: Earth in Space: describe the solar system in terms of Earth, Sun and planets.
Level E: Earth in Space: explain day, month and year in terms of the relative motion of the sun, the Earth and the moon.
Additional information: Location in Spark Island: Sparkopolis: Observatory Related activity information:
SEN information
Suitable for children with Specific and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The visual representation and animation of the way in which the solar system moves is extremely beneficial for children as this is a very hard concept to grasp. Text is read for children, which should ensure the activity can be undertaken by children who are not confident readers or who have difficulties with reading, thereby giving all children the opportunity to succeed at the activity and also gain a sense of independence.
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