Science

Y2 Science

Key Stage 1

Year 2

Space

Today, we are going to be starting a new unit all about space. In this lesson, we will learn about what can be found in space. We will also learn how scientists gather information about space.

What is Space?

In this lesson, we will be learning all about the different planets in our solar system. We will learn a fact about each planet and you'll hear a clever way of remembering the order of the planets.

What are the planets in our solar system?

In this lesson, we will be learning about how the earth orbits and rotates. We will learn how long it takes for the earth to orbit the sun and we will learn why we have seasons.

How does the Earth orbit and rotate?

In this lesson, we will be learning about stars and their temperatures. We will also learn about constellations.

What are constellations?

In this lesson, we will be learning how and when space was discovered. You will be creating a timeline to help you remember all the key dates. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler if you have one.

When and how was space discovered?

In this lesson, we will be learning about how people become astronauts and what astronauts need to be able to do. We will also learn some different examples of other jobs related to space.

Key Stage 1, Science, Space

What is Space?

What are the planets in our solar system?

How does the Earth orbit and rotate?

What are constellations?

When and how was space discovered?

What kind of scientists study space?