Evidence is information which helps us to prove that something is true or not true

A shape that is spherical is round like a ball

A globe is a spherical model of the Earth

The horizon is the line in the far distance where the sky appears to meet the land or the sea.

The shape of Earth

Science

The shape of objects in space

Observing the Moon

The relative sizes of the Earth, Sun and Moon (non-statutory)

More about the Sun (non-statutory)

Why we have day and night

Why the Sun appears to move across the sky

The planets in our solar system (non-statutory)

The movement of the planets around the Sun

Scientific theories from the past (non-statutory)

How we see the Moon from Earth

The movement of the Moon

In the Earth, Sun and Moon unit, pupils learnt about the cause of day and night. In the Solar system and beyond unit they will build on this knowledge to learn about the motions that cause days and seasons on the Earth.

In the Seasonal changes units, pupils learn that day length varies throughout the year. In this Earth, Sun and Moon unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to use the idea of the Earth's rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky

This unit covers the movement of the Earth, moon, and planets, describing them as spherical bodies. It explains Earth's rotation, causing day and night, and the sun's apparent movement. Emphasis is on recording complex data, presenting findings, and evaluating scientific evidence.

Earth, Sun and Moon

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

People have disagreed about the shape of Earth.

People have always agreed about the shape of Earth.

No one has ever thought about the shape of Earth.

Which statement about the shape of Earth is true?

To help us to understand and explain the world better.

To help us to understand if something is true or not true.

To help us to know which scientists are the best.

Which statement is *not* a reason why scientists gather information called evidence?

Which of these could people in ancient history do to collect evidence about Earth?

You can see the top of a ship first as it moves towards you from the horizon.

You can see the bottom of a ship first as it moves towards you from the horizon.

You can see all of a ship as it moves towards you from the horizon.

Which evidence helps us to understand that Earth is round?

The shape of Earth, along with all the countries of the world, can be represented using a {{}}.

What is the name of this object in space?

Light from the Sun can be dangerous. Which item is *not* something that can help protect us from the Sun?

Match the 3D shapes with their 2D representations.

The shape of Earth

Lesson outcome

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