The planets in our solar system (non-statutory)
I can find out about and name the planets in our solar system.
The planets in our solar system (non-statutory)
I can find out about and name the planets in our solar system.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The solar system consists of the Sun and all other objects in space travelling around it, such as planets.
- The Sun is the centre of the solar system
- There are eight planets in the solar system
- The planets in order from the Sun are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
- Planets can be researched using secondary sources of information
Keywords
Solar system - The solar system is the name for our Sun and the planets that orbit it.
Sun - The Sun is a star and at the centre of our solar system.
Planets - Planets are large objects made of rock or gas that orbit a star.
Research - To research something is to find out about it or investigate it carefully.
Secondary sources - Secondary sources are texts, images or objects created using information gathered by others.
Common misconception
Earth lies at the centre of our solar system, with the Sun and planets orbiting around it.
Provide opportunities for the children to explore both diagrams and 3D models of the solar system which clearly show the Sun and planets.
To help you plan your year 5 science lesson on: The planets in our solar system (non-statutory), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 science lesson on: The planets in our solar system (non-statutory), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Access to the internet or non-fiction texts about the solar system.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
