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Year 11 Science: Astronomy 1.15

Year 11 Science: Astronomy 1.15

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By Ian Taylor

Paperback | English

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Specific Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this topic, students should be able to:

  • describe the relative sizes of the Earth, Moon and Sun.
  • describe the relative distances of the Earth, Moon and Sun.
  • describe the relative movements of the Earth, Moon and Sun.
  • explain the relationship between the Earth’s spin and the day night cycle.
  • explain why days are warmer than nights.
  • explain why summers are warmer than winters.
  • explain the connection between the tilt of the Earth’s spin axis and the seasons we experience.
  • explain the effect of latitude on seasons at the North and South poles, at New Zealand’s latitude and in the tropics.
  • explain the relationship between the Moon’s orbit and the moon phases we see.
  • describe the difference in the Moon’s motion and appearance during new moon and during a solar eclipse.
  • describe the difference in the Moon’s motion and appearance during full moon and during a lunar eclipse.
  • explain how both the Moon’s gravity and the Earth’s spin are the main cause of tides.
  • explain how the Sun’s gravity contributes to Neap and Spring tides.
  • describe some effects of the Coriolis Force.
  • explain how the Coriolis Force is related to the Earth’s spin.
Student Workbook: 44 pages Teacher’s Guide: 44 pages (available to purchase with a class set) Free* Downloadable Resource *Available for free download when a class set and accompanying Teacher’s Guide is purchased.
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ISBN
9781877545368
Dimensions
210 × 297 mm
Author
Format
Paperback | 44 pages
Language
English
Code
L1S1.15
Printed by
The CopyPress
Publication Date
2011
Publisher
ABA Resources

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