Earth, Moon & Sun Incursion (Levels 3 & 4)

Theme: Science – Earth and Space Sciences
Level: 3 & 4

Students will explore relationships between the Earth, moon and sun. They will use models to investigate changes caused by the movement of the Earth and moon including seasons and eclipses.

Activities

Discuss prior knowledge of Earth, moon and sun.
Explore the physical pressure of air on earth.
Investigate the forces that hold the Earth and moon in their orbits.
Explore how the Earth’s rotation creates day and night.
Explore the changes in shadows as the Earth rotates.
Investigate the phases of the moon and understand why we only ever see one side of the moon from Earth.
Investigate the changes that create Earth’s seasons.
Model the reflection of light from the moon.
Model the positions of Earth, moon and sun during solar and lunar eclipses.

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The workshop game me a better understanding of what needs to be taught. I feel more confident in teaching science.

St Fidelis (Professional Development) St Fidelis (Professional Development)

Thought the sessions were great and it was pitched at a very suitable level. A fantastic job.

Berwick Primary School

Teachers and kids thought it was great. Lots of learning ‘hands on’ and reflection in the end. They learnt concepts. We will use you again.

Kensington Primary School

This session has really inspired me to do more science with my class.

Lockwood Primary School

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Serpell Primary School

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Dandenong South Primary School

Very interesting session. Children were engaged and wanting to experiment more.

Lockwood Primary School

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Serpell Primary School

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Findon Primary School

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Lockwood Primary School

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Thank you. The session covered the topic and introduced many experiments for the girls. It was a great springboard for the topic.

St Catherine’s School, Toorak

Teachers and kids thought it was great. Lots of learning ‘hands on’ and reflection in the end. They learnt concepts. We will use you again.

Kensington Primary School

Overall it was great for the students to get a ‘hands on’ approach to science and to understand how science is everywhere and the different types.

Lockwood Primary School

The workshop game me a better understanding of what needs to be taught. I feel more confident in teaching science.

St Fidelis (Professional Development) St Fidelis (Professional Development)

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The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School

Thought the sessions were great and it was pitched at a very suitable level. A fantastic job.

Berwick Primary School