Earth and Space Sciences Teaching Resources
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Layers of the Ocean – Science Demonstration Video
Explore the layers of the ocean with your students using this science demonstration video perfect for primary school students.
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Our Place in Space - Unit Plan
This Earth and Space Sciences unit explores the concept that Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun).
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Natural Disasters Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concepts of plate tectonics and natural disasters.
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Changing Shadows
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate if shadows change throughout the day.
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Day and Night
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate what causes day and night.
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Look to the Skies!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore prior knowledge and understanding of day and night.
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Diagram of the Solar System
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Interpreting the Night Sky
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A Star, Some Planets and More!
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The Scale of the Solar System
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Sisters of the Solar System - The Jovian Planets
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Sisters of the Solar System - The Terrestrial Planets
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Earth - Third Rock From Sun
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The Sun - Solar System Central
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The Solar System Begins
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Presenting
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Researching
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Introduction
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Natural Disasters Safety Poster Task
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify appropriate safety procedures for natural disaster events.
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Natural Disaster Effects and Management
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the effects of natural disasters and explore how these may be managed.
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Flood Simulation Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how town planning can reduce the impact of flooding.
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Making a Mini Water Cycle Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how the water cycle works.
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Meteorological and Other Natural Disasters
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the causes and effects of meteorological and other natural disasters.
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Living Things Need Water
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate why living things need water.
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Shake, Rattle and Fall Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how building techniques can reduce the impact of earthquakes.
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Geological Natural Disasters
A 60 minute lesson in which the students will investigate the causes and effects of geological natural disasters.
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Plate Tectonics
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore tectonic plates and the effects their movements have on the surface of the earth.
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The Layers of the Earth
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the characteristics of the earth's internal layers.
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How to Make a Sundial
Luckily for our students, we don't need to charter a space shuttle to experience some real-world learning about how parts of our solar system work. The simple act of making a sundial provides us with the means to examine the Earth's rotation on its axis!
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Our Solar System Begins | Out of This World Teaching Resources
Discover the ultimate Earth and space unit plan that explores the solar system through engaging hands-on science activities and maths investigations.
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- Earth and Space Sciences for Foundation Stage
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- Earth and Space Sciences for Key Stage 3