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Earth, Moon and Sun

Take a trip into space with our interactive topic resource

From the phases of the Moon, to why we have day and night and the seasons, to space exploration in the past, present and future this is the perfect resource for teaching the science unit Earth, Moon and Sun or for cross-curricular topics on space.

Key benefits:

• Cross curricular focus adds value to lessons

• Detailed support for this challenging topic

• Stunning BBC footage makes this a thrilling topic

Cross-curricular links:

• Literacy

• History

Contents:

• Where are the Earth, Moon and Sun?

• Our solar system

• What's beyond our solar system?

• What are the Earth, Moon and Sun like?

• What did the ancient Aztecs believe about the Sun?

• How do we know the Earth is a sphere?

• How do we go from day to night?

• Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

• Why does the Earth have seasons?

• Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

• How far have we explored into space?

• What is the future for space exploration?

• What have we learned?

Key features:

• Features BBC video clips, images and activities to help children visualise difficult concepts

• Easy navigation through pages linked to numbered hot spots

• Supports cross-curricular teaching, with resources on science fiction and what ancient cultures thought about space

• The PDF teacher’s book and on-screen notes offer topic support, worksheets and suggested activities

• You can find ideas and notes on how best to use each resource in the 'Hints and tips' pad

• You can control the video and make annotations using the tools, such as drawing, adding text, and highlighting

• The CD-ROM is accompanied by an A2 printed poster of the main screen for classroom display

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