Science at key stage 3 (Year 7)

Unit 7L: The solar system and beyond

Where the unit fits in

This unit uses ideas developed in the key stage 2 programme of study. It builds on ideas introduced in unit 5E 'Earth, Sun and Moon' and unit 6F 'How we see things' in the key stage 2 scheme of work.

The unit relates to unit 9J 'Gravity and space'. Reflection of light is covered in unit 8K 'Light'.

The historical impact of discoveries about the universe is covered in unit 21 'From Aristotle to the atom' in the history scheme of work.

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. What is the cause of a year, a month, a day?
	2. a. How do we see the Sun and Moon?
	3. b. How do we see the Sun and Moon?
	4. c. How do we see the Sun and Moon?
	5. d. How do we see the Sun and Moon?
	6. a. What causes the seasons on Earth?
	7. b. What causes the seasons on Earth?
	8. Checking progress
	9. a. What does the solar system consist of?
	10. b. What does the solar system consist of?
	11. c. What does the solar system consist of?
	12. What is beyond the solar system?
	13. Reviewing work