Earth and beyond
Concept:
EArth and Beyond
Definition:
This concept is about the inconnecting systems and processes of the Earth, the other parts of the solar system and the universe beyond.
Curriculum LInks:
- The Nature of Science: Planet Earth and Beyond
- Social Sciences: Place and Environment
Possible Context
Possible Questions
Making Connections
The Ocean
Landforms
Space Travel
Space exploration
Survival on other planets
Weather
Map making and reading
Natural disasters
Planets
Earth
Volcanoes
How do natural disasters affect us?
Why are we exploring other planets?
What is a Tsunami and what causes a Tsunami?
Where does the sun go at night?
Why do we have night and day?
Why is the sun hot?
What causes tides?
Local: Earthquake activity, landforms, geometrical landmarks and formations
National: Christchurch, Matariki, weather patterns
Global: Tornadoes in tornado alley, impact of global natural disasters on us, impact of weather world wide, Tsunami in Pacific Islands, NASA, Climate change, Space stations, discoveries of new planets/solar systems