Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the impact of space on our everyday lives
    • We are FOCUSING on what planets are made of
    • We are FOCUSING on the sun and the characteristics of stars
    • We are FOCUSING on planet Earth by investigating why we have day, night, time zones, and seasons
    • We are FOCUSING on describing why solar and lunar eclipses occur


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • define a star
    • describe the cause of nighttime and daytime
    • define the speed of light
    • explain why we have seasons on earth
    • explain why we have timezones
    • draw a diagram of the moon phases
    • define a solar eclipse
    • define a lunar eclipse
    • compare and contrast solar and lunar eclipses

    Activities: