This differentiated science lesson focuses on looking at the Moon and how it orbits the Earth. It shows children how the Moon orbits the Earth and that it is not the only thing in orbit! Children will be able to describe what is happening between the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. For the challenge activity, children will have the chance to research the Moon and create a fact file.
The file contains the following resources:
- An editable lesson plan.
- An editable presentation which also explains the task.
- An editable independent activity differentiated 3 ways.
- An editable challenge activity.
- An editable suggested 'next step' marking activity.
National curriculum objectives:
Science: Year 5
Pupils should be taught to describe the movement of the moon relative to the Earth.
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