Global Perspectives and Local Landscapes · 6th Year · Planet Earth in Space · 3o Periodo
Earth, Sun, and Moon
Examine the relationship between the Earth, the sun, and the moon.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Curriculum Geography 5th and 6th Class: Natural environments;Understand the relationship of the Earth to the sun and moon.
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Examine the relationship between the Earth, the sun, and the moon.
Key Questions
- How do the sizes of the Earth, sun, and moon compare?
- In what ways does the sun provide energy for our planet?
- How do these three bodies interact in space?
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