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Exploring how often the Earth moves around the sun, and the moon turns around the Earth, using a simulation.

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Learning objectives/outcomes:
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.
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Location in Spark Island: Sparkopolis: Observatory
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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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