Year 5 Earth And Space

Earth and Space is a Year 5 science topic that combines hands-on investigations with clear scientific explanation. Children explore the solar system, orbits, shadows and Moon phases while developing their ability to observe, measure, record and explain what they find.

What's Included:

• Identifying Planets – Learn the names and key features of the Sun, eight planets and the Moon
• Leap Through the Solar System – Use scale and distance to model how far apart the planets are
• Scale Drawings – Create accurate diagrams to compare the relative sizes of planets
• Night and Day Investigation – Use a ball and torch to explore how Earth’s rotation causes day and night
• Orbit Model and Eclipse Investigation – Build a moving model to show orbits and how eclipses occur
• Shadow Length Investigation – Measure and record how shadows change over the course of a day
• Phases of the Moon – Model and observe how the Moon appears to change shape in the night sky
• Abstract Space Artwork – Respond creatively to the topic with space-inspired art
• Planet Fact File Research – Research and present information about a chosen planet

This cross-curricular topic seamlessly integrates science, maths, English and art, providing children with a rich, multi-sensory learning experience that makes Earth and space vivid, memorable and meaningful.