This differentiated science lesson focuses on looking at the 8 different planets in our Solar System. Children will be required to research about a given planet before sharing their findings with the rest of the class, therefore books about the planets or access to the internet are needed.

The file contains the following resources:
-An editable lesson plan
-An editable presentation which also explains the task
-An editable pair activity (not differentiated but could differentiate based on partners/  planet given to research)
-An editable challenge differentiated 2 ways
-An editable suggested ‘next step’ marking activity

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This differentiated science lesson focuses on discussing the shape of the different planets in our Solar System. The lesson introduces Aristotle and how he helped find evidence to support that the Earth is spherical and not flat. There is an activity described in the presentation that will allow children to model the solar system using fruit.

Suggested fruit would be:
-1 watermelon
-1 large grapefruit
-1 large apple
-1 orange (slightly smaller than apple)
-2 cherry tomatoes
-1 blueberry
-1 large peppercorn

The file contains the following resources:
-An editable lesson plan
-An editable presentation which also explains the task
-An editable independent Activity based on differentiated 2 ways
-An editable challenge differentiated 2 ways.
-An editable suggested ‘next step’ marking activity.

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This differentiated science lesson focuses on looking at how the different planets move in the Solar System. It explains to children how the planets all orbit the Sun and gives how long each planet takes. Children will complete a group activity where they model the movements of the different planets. Finally, there are differentiated maths challenge activities that link to the time taken for each planet to orbit the Sun.

The file contains the following resources:
– An editable presentation which also explains the task
– An editable independent activity
– An editable challenge differentiated 2 ways. (linked to maths)
– An editable suggested ‘next step’ marking activity.

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This differentiated science lesson focuses on looking at the Moon and how it orbits the Earth. It shows children how the Moon orbits the Earth and that it is not the only thing in orbit! Children will be able to describe what is happening between the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. For the challenge activity, children will have the chance to research the Moon and create a fact file.

The file contains the following resources:
– An editable lesson plan.
– An editable presentation which also explains the task.
– An editable independent activity differentiated 3 ways.
– An editable challenge activity.
– An editable suggested ‘next step’ marking activity.

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This differentiated science lesson focuses on explaining how the Earth rotates on its axis and how that causes day and night. Children will have the chance to plan an investigation based to see how the Sun ‘changes’ throughout the day based on shadows.

The file contains the following resources:
– An editable lesson plan
– An editable presentation which also explains the task
– An editable investigation planning sheet differentiated 2 ways
– An editable challenge activity (linked to maths)
– An editable suggested ‘next step’ marking activity.
– Explanation video

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This differentiated science lesson focuses on exploring the phases of the Moon and helps the children to understand why the Moon appears to change shape.

The file contains the following resources:
– An editable presentation which also explains the task
– An editable independent activity differentiated 3 ways.
– An editable challenge activity.
– An editable suggested ‘next step’ marking activity.
– An editable suggested homework activity where children can observe the Moon phases themselves.

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This editable unit overview provides a medium-term plan for the Y5 Earth and Space topic.

The file contains the following resources:

– previous and future learning linked to the topic
– NC objectives that are covered within the topic
– brief overview of each lesson
– misconceptions that the children might have
– key vocabulary to explain and teach
– stretch and challenge ideas
– assessment suggestions

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length

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A cumulative quiz to support our Year 5 – Earth and Space lessons.

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...

This editable pack is in addition to the other Earth and Space lesson packs.

The file contains the following resources:
– an editable KWL grid to assess prior knowledge
– an editable topic cover
– an editable key vocabulary grid
– an editable teacher and pupil self-assessment grid
– an editable end of topic test and answers

ACSSU078- The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)

AC9S6U02- Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length...