B4 Science · Term 2, Week 7

The Solar System

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Curriculum details

Strand
Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
The Solar System (3.2)
Content standard
B4.3.2.1 - Show an 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 existence of the solar system
Indicator
B4.3.2.1.1 - Explain that the sun is at the centre of the solar system
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 7 (Week 19 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
Science Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 8

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Present learners with a chart, model or video showing the solar system.
- Draw the solar system, using different colours to illustrate the different bodies.
- Guide learners to role-play the stars, planets and satellites in the solar system (different learners assume and role-play the sun, the earth and other planets in the solar system).
- Present the chart of the solar system and help learners identify the sun as being at the centre of the solar system.
- Learners are guided to identify the benefits of the sun to the solar system.
Project: Learners mould stars, planets and satellites in the solar system.