Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Track the Earth’s movement by observing and measuring shadows (Y5&6)
• Explore the Earth’s movement through simulation and time zones (Y5&6)
• Solve problems using scientific evidence (Y5&6)

Activities

1. Explore time zones and relate this to the movement of the Earth (Y5&6)
2. Use logic and knowledge to solve scientific problems (Y5&6)
3. Plan (Y6) and carry out (Y5&6) shadow investigations that help support the idea that the Earth moves on its axis, noting variables (Y6)
   

Investigation
Night & Day and the Shadow Ally. Can you design and implement some shadow investigations that will prove the movement of the Earth? Note whether shadow clocks or sundials tell us the time more accurately (Exploring, Problem solving, Pattern seeking, Fair testing, Observing over time)
Year 5 – Carry out shadow investigations that help support the idea that the Earth moves on its axis
Year 6 – Plan and carry out shadow investigations that help support the idea that the Earth moves on its axis, noting variables
Years 5&6 - Explore time zones and relate this to the movement of the Earth and use logic and knowledge to solve scientific problems

Vocabulary
Enquiry, evidence, star, sun, moon, sundial, shadow, axis, day, night, time-zone, Greenwich Meantime