3.7.1 Worksheet Explain how can change 1.7.5b; Practical from one type to another. sheet 1.7.5; Technician’s notes 1.7.5 Year Term 3 1.7.6 Earth, Universe Describing stars Our Sun as a star, other Worksheet 1.7.6 Describe the characteristics 7 3 and galaxies stars in our galaxy, 3.7.2 of a star. other galaxies Relate our Sun to other stars. Explain the concept of galaxies and the position of our galaxy compared to others. Year Term 4 1.7.7 Earth, Universe Explaining the The seasons and the Worksheet 1.7.7; Describe variation in length of 7 3 effects of the Earth’s tilt, day length at Practical sheet day, apparent position of the 3.7.2 Earth's motion different times of year, 1.7.7; Sun and seasonal variations. in different hemispheres Technician’s Compare these with changes notes 1.7.7 in the opposite hemisphere. Explain these changes with reference to the motion of the Earth. Year Term 4 1.7.8 Earth, Universe Exploring our The light year as a unit Worksheet 1.7.8; Recall that the light year is 7 3 neighbours in of astronomical distance Practical sheet used to measure 3.7.2 the Universe 1.7.8; astronomical distances. Technician’s Explain the limitation of units notes 1.7.8 such as kilometres in describing astronomical distances. Explain what causes the appearance of the Moon to change. Year Term 4 1.7.9 Earth, Universe Using models in understanding that Worksheet 1.7.9; Explore how we can use 7 3 science scientific methods and Technician’s 3.7.2 models to explain ideas in theories develop as 1.7.9 science. earlier explanations are Construct an explanation modified to take account ideas and evidence. of new evidence and Decide if a model is good ideas enough to be useful. Year Term 5 End of chapter assessment 7 3
3.7.1 Explain how can change from one type to another. Worksheet 1.7.5b; Practical sheet 1.7.5; Technician’s notes 1.7.5 Year 7 Term 3 3 1.7.6 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Describing stars and galaxies Our Sun as a star, other stars in our galaxy, other galaxies Describe the characteristics of a star. Relate our Sun to other stars. Explain the concept of galaxies and the position of our galaxy compared to others. Worksheet 1.7.6 Year 7 Term 3 4 1.7.7 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Explaining the effects of the Earth's motion The seasons and the Earth’s tilt, day length at different times of year, in different hemispheres Describe variation in length of day, apparent position of the Sun and seasonal variations. Compare these with changes in the opposite hemisphere. Explain these changes with reference to the motion of the Earth. Worksheet 1.7.7; Practical sheet 1.7.7; Technician’s notes 1.7.7 Year 7 Term 3 4 1.7.8 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Exploring our neighbours in the Universe The light year as a unit of astronomical distance Recall that the light year is used to measure astronomical distances. Explain the limitation of units such as kilometres in describing astronomical distances. Explain what causes the appearance of the Moon to change. Worksheet 1.7.8; Practical sheet 1.7.8; Technician’s notes 1.7.8 Year 7 Term 3 4 1.7.9 Earth, Universe 3.7.2 Using models in science understanding that scientific methods and theories develop as earlier explanations are modified to take account of new evidence and ideas Explore how we can use models to explain ideas in science. Construct an explanation ideas and evidence. Decide if a model is good enough to be useful. Worksheet 1.7.9; Technician’s 1.7.9 Year 7 Term 3 5 End of chapter assessment
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