the spin of Earth
the orbit of Earth around the Sun
the orbit of the Moon around Earth
the effect of Earth’s tilt and the heating effect of the Sun
day and night
seasons
changes of temperature during the day and night
seasonal changes at the North and South poles, latitude of New Zealand, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the equator
formation and direction of winds in the Southern hemisphere – direction of surface ocean current flows in the Pacific Ocean
phases of the moon
formation of tides
neap and spring tides