B2 Science · Term 2, Week 4
Solar System
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Systems (Strand 3)
- Sub-strand
- Solar System (3.2)
- Content standard
- B2.3.2.1 - Show understanding of the orderliness of the sun, planets and satellites in the solar system as well as the important role of the sun in the solar system
- Indicator
- B2.3.2.1.1 - Identify the sun as the main source of light and warmth on earth
- Suggested placement
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Term 2, Week 4
(Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
- Curriculum reference
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Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 41
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
- Learners engaged with these questions: What does the sun look like? Where is the sun located? Do you feel warmer or colder when the sun is out? Why is the sun important to us here on Earth? - In groups learners discuss and present to class what they use the light and the warmth from the sun for. - Learners brainstorm on how life without the sun will be. - Draw a picture of the sun and colour it.