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
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check what knowledge the children have about the Earth and space: Stars and the Sun. The seasons. Day and night. The Moon. The planets. The Solar System. The Activity: Earth and space mind map (one each) is available to elicit the children’s prior knowledge.
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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
Should write a letter to the Flat Earth Society (who believe the Earth is flat) to convince them the Earth is spherical; could choose an extension activity relating to the Solar System from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Earth and space.
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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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data
The information you collect when you observe.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th December, 2024
