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Amplification of the yearly learning objectives

Year 7Year 8

5 The environment, Earth and the universe

5.3 Earth, Space and beyond

describe, using a simple model, how the relative positions of the Sun and Earth change over the course of time explain, using simple models, the seasons and phases of the Moon
recognise that the phases of the Moon are due to its position in relation to the Sun and Earthdescribe the relative positions of celestial bodies in the solar system
describe how the relative positions of celestial bodies in the solar system can result in observable phenomena, e.g. eclipses
recognise how data are gathered from Space that provide an insight into the nature of the solar system, e.g. satellites, telescopes, interplanetary probes