An introduction to space and the moon

Challenge reference: 10238

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will create drawings of the moon at each phase, create fact files of multiple planets, understand how the moon affects the tide and gain a basic understanding of our solar system.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Be able to define space terminology.
  • 2 .   Be able to convert meters into kilometres and standard form.
  • 3 .   Be able to order the planets in our solar system and understand the scale of the universe.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Correctly match definitions to the word
  • Use the following terms: galaxies, comets, asteroids, moons, stars, solar systems and planets
  • Convert some measurements from meters to kilometres
  • Convert from kilometres into standard form
  • Use a list or pictures to position the planets in our solar system in the correct order away from the sun
  • Watch a video on the scale of the universe
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
1 2 3
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