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** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_system_model#Scale_models_in_various_locations See also] | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_system_model#Scale_models_in_various_locations See also] | ||
* Link satellites' orbits to [[3-TAS-01_Gravitation|previous lesson on gravitation]]. | * Link satellites' orbits to [[3-TAS-01_Gravitation|previous lesson on gravitation]]. | ||
| − | * Discuss the phases of the moon, using the familiar terminology. A short [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Ubjmnm06g clip] is quite useful; [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ntdxbfgrqPU another] | + | * Discuss the phases of the moon, using the familiar terminology. A short [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Ubjmnm06g clip] is quite useful; [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ntdxbfgrqPU another]. Demonstarate the phases of the moon with the lamp, globe and ball. |
* Brainstorm ideas on causes of tides and seasons. | * Brainstorm ideas on causes of tides and seasons. | ||
* Demonstrate with globe and lamp the cause of seasons. | * Demonstrate with globe and lamp the cause of seasons. | ||
Revision as of 03:48, 5 June 2008
Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can name the major features of the solar system.
- Pupils can explain the causes of seasons and tides.
Specification References
- Not applicable
Starter
- Celestia tour of the solar system
Main Body of Lesson
- Create scale model of the solar system.
- Link satellites' orbits to previous lesson on gravitation.
- Discuss the phases of the moon, using the familiar terminology. A short clip is quite useful; another. Demonstarate the phases of the moon with the lamp, globe and ball.
- Brainstorm ideas on causes of tides and seasons.
- Demonstrate with globe and lamp the cause of seasons.
- Elicit different characteristics of seasons.
- Show video on cause of tides.
Plenary
- Blockbusters game
Homework
- Continue Alien Planet Project.
Additional Information
Resources Required
- Celestia software (or video thereof)
- Tide video and associated questions
- Globe and wooden ball
- Powerful lamp
Textbook References
- None
Website References
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
- Creating scale model of the solar system will involve substantial pupil movement and may involve pupils being spread out to a large extent.
