Substrand: "6.7 The solar system and the structure of the earth" (20 periods)

The sun, earth, and other planets and their moons make up the solar system. All planets orbit the sun and are attracted towards the sun by a force called gravity. Only some planets have moons and the moons orbit their respective planets. Earth has a unique structure and composition from the core to the atmosphere.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

6.7.1 know that the solar system is made up of the sun, planets and moons (k)

6.7.1.1 illustrate the planets position and their orbit in relation to the sun by a simple solar model

6.7.2 identify the eight (8) planets and their position in the solar system (k)

6.7.2.1 name in order of closeness to the sun the 8 planets in the solar system

6.7.3 know that some planets have moons that orbit around them (k)

6.7.3.1 identify planets that have moons

6.7.4 understand that planets are kept in orbit around the sun by a force called gravity (u)

6.7.4.1 demonstrate the attraction of planets to the sun

6.7.5 know the different layers of the earth’s internal structure (k)

6.7.5.1 draw or model and label the different layers of the earth’s internal structure