Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To compare the contributions of Ptolemy, Alhazen and Copernicus to models of the Solar system.
Working scientifically
- To pose testable questions about the solar system.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe the geocentric model.
- I can describe
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National curriculum
Science
Earth and space
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
History
Pupils should:
- Understand how our knowledge
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Evidence for the Solar System models: support version to support them in recording the evidence for the different models. Could use the Knowledge organiser to support them in creating their timeline.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could write a letter to the Flat Earth Society (who believe the Earth is flat) to convince them the Earth is spherical.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing the geocentric model and heliocentric
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can describe the geocentric model of the Solar System in which the Sun and planets orbit the Earth, which is at the centre.
- I can describe the heliocentric model of the Solar System in which the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun, which is at the centre.
- I can describe the shape of celestial bodies as spherical.
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Vocabulary definitions
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celestial bodies
Natural objects in space, such as planets, moons and stars.
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Earth
The third planet from the Sun on which humans live.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y5: Earth and space
Lesson 1: Models of our Solar System
Lesson 2: Our Solar System
Lesson 3: The Moon
Lesson 4: Day and night
Lesson 5: Time
Lesson 6: Satellites and space junk
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 9th January, 2024
