Earth and Space - Earth in space - Sun, Moon & Stars - G6
Development of Target

ES-A1.2

ES-A1.2 Link the pattern of day and night to the position of the Sun
The day is when the Earth is facing the Sun. Night is when the Earth facing away from the Sun.

 

1 Observe , record and present information about changing lengths of shadows throughout school day e.g. by setting up shadow sticks in playground.
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For an alternative approach follow the link to the equivalent materials developed for the ISE 5-14 CPD programme by the South East Earth and Space (SEES) CPD consortium.