Class Practical: an estimate of the diameter of the Moon using a photograph of a lunar eclipse.

Practical Activity 14-16

Class practical: an estimate of the ratio of the Moon's distance from the Earth compared to its diameter.

Practical Activity 14-16

The Moon’s orbital period can be estimated by considering the Moon as a satellite of the Earth and using a scale drawing.

Teaching Guidance 14-16

This activity offers the means for probing pupils' knowledge and understanding of Earth in space at the start of teaching. The...

Classroom Activity 11-14

The aim of this activity is to develop pupils' knowledge of the phases of the Moon, their correct sequence, and the...

Classroom Activity 11-14

The aim of this activity is to allow pupils to consider the evidence for why we believe that the Moon shines by reflected...

Classroom Activity 11-14

This is the first of two suggested activities to introduce the scientific explanation for the phases of the Moon.

Classroom Activity 11-14

This is the second of two suggested activities to introduce the scientific explanation for the phases of the Moon.

Classroom Activity 11-14

Here you use photographic evidence to consider various features of the surface of the Moon.

Classroom Activity 11-14

The children first make observations and then build on these, moving on to think about why these things happen. This is about...

Classroom Activity 5-11

We'd suggest that a sequence of questions focusing on the shape of the Earth is the most fruitful approach. The children will...

Classroom Activity 5-11

Accounting for day and night is quite complex, and we suggest that the very best way for children to develop a helpful...

Classroom Activity 5-11