Earth and Space · Earth & Space
Day, Night, and the Seasons
Using the Earth's rotation to explain the cycle of day and night and the apparent movement of the sun.
Key Questions
- 1Why does the sun appear to move across the sky when it is actually the Earth moving?
- 2How do shadows help us determine the time of day?
- 3What would happen to our seasons if the Earth did not tilt on its axis?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Science - Earth and Space
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Earth and Space
Period: Earth & Space
Suggested Methodologies
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