Course Overview: Embark on a journey through space in Year 1! Learn about the planets, the Moon, and the Sun. Discover the wonders of the solar system and the basics of orbits.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Welcome to Space!
o Explore what space is and the amazing things we can find there.
o Learn about stars, planets, and other things in the sky.
Welcome to Space!
Lesson 2: Our Bright Sun
o Discover the Sun, our closest star, and its warm and shining light.
o Learn how the Sun makes our day and night.
Our Bright Sun
Lesson 3: Let’s Meet the Planets
o Say hello to the eight planets in our solar system.
o Learn fun facts about each planet, from the big ones to the small ones.
Let’s Meet the Planets
Lesson 4: Our Home Planet Earth
o Learn all about our special planet Earth, where we live.
o Discover what makes Earth unique and how we take care of it.
Our Home Planet Earth
Lesson 5: Meet the Moon
o Say hi to our Moon, Earth's best friend in space.
o Learn why the Moon sometimes looks big and round, and sometimes just a tiny sliver.
Meet the Moon
Lesson 6: Moon Adventures
o Join the Moon on its adventures around Earth.
o Find out why the Moon changes shape and learn its special names like "crescent" and "full."
Moon Adventures
Lesson 7: Twinkling Stars
o Look up at the night sky and see the twinkling stars.
o Discover the different patterns they make, called constellations.
Twinkling Stars
Lesson 8: Shooting Stars and Wishing
o Learn about shooting stars (meteors) and how they make wishes come true.
o Imagine your own special wish as you watch a shooting star.
Shooting Stars and Wishing
Lesson 9: How Planets Move
o Imagine being a planet and moving around the Sun.
o Learn about orbits and why planets don't fall out of the sky.
How Planets Move
Lesson 10: The Seasons and Our Changing World
o Discover how the changing seasons happen because of Earth's orbit.
o Learn why some days are warm and sunny, and others are cold and snowy.