The shape of objects in space
You can consider evidence from space, and describe the shape of the Earth, Sun and Moon.
The shape of objects in space
You can consider evidence from space, and describe the shape of the Earth, Sun and Moon.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Throughout history, people have disagreed about the shape of objects in space, such as planets, moons and stars.
- The Earth, Sun and Moon are approximately spherical in shape.
- Images and measurements taken from space provide evidence to help us understand the shape of objects in space.
Keywords
Earth - Earth is the planet on which we live
Sun - The Sun is a star and the centre of our solar system
Moon - Our Moon is an object that travels around planet Earth
Spherical - A shape that is spherical is perfectly round like a ball
Evidence - Evidence is information which helps us to prove that something is true or not true
Common misconception
Pupils may think that objects in space are flat, circular shapes rather than spherical.
Provide plenty of opportunities for children to use 3D models to represent the Earth, Sun and Moon, and look at images and simulations.
Equipment
Selection of spherical objects, access to books and the internet for research
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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