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Unit Overview

Energy, Earth & Space

Part of the scientific thinking track — this unit builds Energy, Earth & Space in a way that is structured and confidence-building.

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Why it matters for the future

Cultivates the scientific reasoning that drives innovation and CSS/PMS success.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Forms of Energy

Heat, light, sound, electrical, motion.

Simple Circuits

Bulb, cell, wire, switch — make it light.

Solar System & Day/Night

Rotation, revolution, moon phases.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Names 5 energy forms with examples
  • Builds a working circuit
  • Explains day/night with a globe
  • Explains Energy, Earth & Space in their own words with an example

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Run a simple, safe experiment to discover Energy, Earth & Space
  2. 2Explain Energy, Earth & Space to a partner, then swap
  3. 3Home challenge: find Energy, Earth & Space in daily life

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Short 5-question class quiz
  • ◆Hands-on task scored on a simple rubric
  • ◆Quick oral check and signed home practice
🧰 Materials
Workbook and notebookCharts and printable worksheetsEveryday objects for hands-on practice
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Forms of EnergySimple CircuitsSolar System & Day/Night

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Ask your child to explain Energy, Earth & Space to you and spot one real example at home. Stay positive — reward effort and curiosity over perfect answers.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Open with a 5-minute real-life hook, teach Energy, Earth & Space with concrete examples, then a guided task and an independent task. Differentiate with easier and extension versions.

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