Science

Y5 Science

Key Stage 2

Year 5

Space

In this lesson, we will learn about the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. We will also learn about satellites, including natural and artificial satellites. We will discuss the lunar phases and finally we will learn about solar and lunar eclipses.

What are solar and lunar eclipses?

In this lesson, we will discuss what we can find in our solar system. We will also discuss what a planet, moon and space dust are. Finally, we will examine the differences between asteroids, meteoroids, meteors and meteorites.

What is the solar system?

In this lesson, we will learn about the eight different planets in our Solar System. We will have detailed discussions about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. We will also have a chance to complete some application questions.

How do the planets in the solar system differ?

In this lesson, we will discuss how stars, including the Sun, were made. We will see how humans have investigated more about stars since the invention of telescopes. Finally, we will learn about constellations

What are stars and star constellations?

In this lesson, we will investigate what the universe is. We will also discuss galaxies, including the galaxy we are in: the Milky Way. Finally, we will discuss and investigate the Big Bang Theory as an explanation for how the universe began.

What is the universe and what is it made from?

In this lesson, we will discuss the differences between Astrology and Astronomy, particularly which one is considered scientific. We will then discover the works of famous astronomers and their contributions to society.

Key Stage 2, Science, Space

What are solar and lunar eclipses?

What is the solar system?

How do the planets in the solar system differ?

What are stars and star constellations?

What is the universe and what is it made from?

What do astronomers do?