Relationship of the Sun to the Earth
Duration: 4 Weeks / 12 Hours
After the completion of Topic 1 the learners will be able to:
- Draw and label a diagram showing the tilt of the Earth.
- Make a model of a globe.
- Demonstrate the Earth’s passage around the Sun.
- Discuss the different seasons.
- Understand how day and night occurs.
- Explain the uses of stored solar energy.
- Know how coal, oil and gas are formed.
- Describe fossils in detail.
- Understand why plants are important to sustain life on Earth.
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You will need
Equipment
- Computer / Tablet
- Data Projector
- Speakers
- Internet connection
Powerpoints and Photocopies
Available on category pages
- PowerPoints
- Worksheets
- Quiz
School Resources
- Scissors
- Glue
- Playground/sports field
- Soccer ball
Other
- Torch
- Water
- Globe
- Magazines
- Lamp
- Woollen scarf; jersey; jacket
- Pictures of dinosaurs and skeletons
- Coal; firelighters; charcoal