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We are learning to:
develop an understanding that water, air, rocks and soil, and life forms make up our planet and recognise that these are also Earth’s resources, and
investigate the components of the solar system, developing an appreciation of the distances between them.
How does the Solar System affect us?
How does the Solar System affect us?
What do we already know about the Solar System?
What do we already know about the Solar System?
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Making Connections
What do you already know about the solar system?
What do you know about the sun, earth and other planets?
Why explore space?
What is the Solar System?
What do we want to learn about the Solar System?
What do we want to learn about the Solar System?
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Questioning
What do you want to know about the solar system?
What do you wonder about, or what questions do you want answered?
What makes Earth habitable?
What makes Earth habitable?
Learn, Create, Share: Friday 5th June 2020
Learn, Create, Share: Friday 5th June 2020
What makes Earth a habitable planet?
Using google slides, create a detailed presentation that answers the following:
What is gravity and how does it work?
What does orbit mean? How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
What resources does Earth have that are needed for survival?
Why is there day and night on Earth?
Why does Earth have seasons?
What causes tides on Earth?
What are 3 important facts about Earth’s moon?
What do we need to know about Earth?
What makes Earth suitable for life?
Is there a better planet for humans?
What do we need to know about the Sun?
What makes up our solar system?
What makes up our solar system?
What do we need to know about the Moon?
What do we need to know about stars?
Learn, Create, Share: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Learn, Create, Share: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Research the other planets in the solar system.
Using google slides, create a detailed presentation that answers the following:
How many planets are there in the solar system?
How are the planets positioned within the solar system?
How far, in kilometres, are the other planets from the Sun?
How far, in kilometres, are the other planets from Earth?
What are 3 important facts to know about each planet?
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
What are solar eclipses?
What are meteor showers?
What are exoplanets?
What are black holes?
Learn, Create, Share: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Learn, Create, Share: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Using tinkercad, create your own 3D model of the solar system.
When creating your model of the solar system, think about the order, name and size of planets, and their position in the solar system. Consider the distance of planets from both the Earth and the Sun.
Then, create your own catch-phrase to help you remember the order of the planets. e.g. My Very Excellent Mum Just Sent Us Nachos.
Then, screen record yourself explaining the activity, the order of the planets, and your catch-phrase.
What is the purpose of people in space?
What is the purpose of people in space?
Are there astronauts from New Zealand?
Are there astronauts from New Zealand?
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Collaborative Critical Thinking
Work in peers to discuss the following:
How did a star-gazing boy from Auckland end up working for NASA?
It sounds brave to set off across the US when you don’t know where you’re going to live… I wonder if his wife shared his dream?
Then, work together to identify the challenges and supports Mana had on his journey to becoming an astronaut
Watch NASA Live: Astronaut Spacewalk
Watch NASA Live: Astronaut Spacewalk
Why won't NASA send humans to Venus?
What do we need to know about rockets?
What happened in our Solar System in 2019?
What happened in our Solar System in 2019?
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Researching
What happened in our solar system last year?
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