Day and Night - Year 5 In this science teaching resource pupils discover why the Earth has day and night and why it appears that the Sun moves across the sky covering the curriculum objectives of the Year 5 science programme of study (Earth and space). Content includes: An explanation of the rotation of the Earth An explanation of why the rotation of the Earth causes day and night A suggested science activity to illustrate the causes of day and night An explanation of how the rotation of the Earth causes the sun to appear to move across the sky with activity worksheet A link to an explanatory video Day and night quiz 1 worksheet ‘Day and Night - Year 5’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Planets on the Move

The Moon - Year 5 In this science teaching resource, pupils will learn about the moon and how it moves around the Earth. It is an ideal resource to use during a lesson covering the year 5 science curriculum objective listed below: Earth and space: - describe the movement of the moon relative to the Earth Content includes: 1. A link to an introductory video about the Moon 2. Moon facts 3. A link to a Moon landing video 4. An explanation of the Moon phases and link to an accompanying video 5. A Moon phases activity with an accompanying worksheet 6. A Moon quiz and an accompanying worksheet 7. A suggestion for a Moon phase activity 'The Moon - Year 5' teaching resource can be edited allowing teachers to adapt it to suit the needs of each class they teach.

The Solar System - Year 5 In this science teaching resource, pupils are introduced to the Solar System covering the curriculum objectives of the Year 5 science programme of study (Earth and space). This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson includes: An introduction to the Solar System with a video link An explanation of the Sun The order of the 8 planets in our Solar System and a mnemonic activity with an accompanying worksheet Facts about each planet with 3-D models of each one (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) An ordering the planets class activity with flashcards An explanation of rings, Pluto, moons, asteroids and comets with accompanying video links A Solar System quiz with an accompanying worksheet A research task with an accompanying worksheet ‘The Solar System - Year 5’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.