Science at key stage 3 (Year 7)
Unit 7L: The solar system and beyond
Section 2: a. How do we see the Sun and Moon?
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Objectives |
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- that there are luminous and non-luminous objects
- that the Sun is a light source, but the Moon and Earth are seen by reflected light
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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- Ask pupils to recall the difference between light sources and reflective surfaces. Discuss evidence that the Sun emits light (as a star) and that the Moon does not. Ask them whether or not the Moon and the Earth are light sources like the Sun. Discuss their evidence.
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- distinguish between luminous and non-luminous objects
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Points to note |
- Some pupils think that very reflective surfaces are sources of light.
Safety
- warn against looking directly at the Sun
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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of
activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
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