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Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 7L: The solar system and beyond

QCA

Health and safety

Risk assessments are required for any potentially hazardous activity. In this unit pupils:

  • study the Sun

Model risk assessments used by most employers for normal science activities can be found in the publications listed in the Teacher's guide. Teachers need to follow these as indicated in the guidance notes for the activities, and consider what modifications are needed for individual classroom situations.


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