Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: The Moon
Learning about the movement of the Moon around the Earth and researching the moons of other planets. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Learning objectives
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the class into pairs and ask them to share their mnemonics (from Lesson 2: Our Solar System) to help them remember the order of the planets with their partner. Select some volunteers to share their mnemonics with the class. After each mnemonic, ask the class to repeat the order of the planets.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
