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Earth and Space — Cornerstones curriculum project

Earth and Space

Year 5ScienceLegacy project

This project* teaches children about our Solar System and its spherical bodies. They describe the movements of Earth and other planets relative to the Sun, the Moon relative to Earth and the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night.

Project scope

Earth and Space provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Science

Topics covered

  • The Solar System
  • Planets
  • Earth
  • The Sun
  • The Moon
  • Day and night
  • Seasons

What's included

Earth and Space is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

16 Lesson activities
38 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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