Earth and Space
Science and Technology K-6 outcomes
- ST2‑4WS investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken
- ST2‑5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
- ST2‑9ES describes how relationships between the sun and the Earth cause regular changes
- ST3‑4WS investigates by posing questions, making predictions and gathering data to draw evidence-based conclusions to develop explanations
- ST3-5WT implements a design process, equipment and tools to produce solutions that address the design criteria and identified constraints
- ST3-9ES - explains regular events in the Solar System and geological events on the Earth's surface using evidence
Focus question
Students (Stage 2)
Students (Stage 3)
- How do we design a solution to demonstrate how the Earth's rotation on its axis that cause night and day (Stage 2)
- How do we design a solution to simulate exploration of a new terrain on a planet (Stage 3)
Students (Stage 2)
- research Earth's rotation on its axis and orbital periods around the Sun
- build a simple model of the Sun and Earth to simulate Earth's rotation on its axis and changes in night and day
- create and design a sequence of steps (algorithm) to document and simulate the relative rotation and orbital periods of the Earth
Students (Stage 3)
- research a planet in our Solar System
- identify its key features including its terrain for exploration by a 'Mars Rover', time it takes to revolve around the Sun, size and distance from the sun.
- design a terrain on your planet and build a 'Mars Rover' to move in and out of a crater and collect sample using a sequence of steps (algorithm) demonstrating branching and iteration.
Introduction
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Dance of the Sun, Earth and Moon We are learning to:
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