KS3 Space: Independent E-Booklet & Self-Assessment

This comprehensive, electronic e-booklet is a ready-to-use resource for teaching the KS3 Solar System topic! Designed for independent, self-paced learning, it incorporates videos, online activities, research tasks, and self-assessment prompts.

Key Features for a Complete Unit:

• Five Parts: Covers the Introduction to the Solar System, Days, Years, and Seasons, The Moon, Eclipses, and a Special Interest Research project.
• Blended Learning: Integrates multiple learning styles with video links (including fun songs!), NASA articles, and interactive online simulators.
• Skill Development: Activities prompt students to:

1. Identify and order the planets.Compare the Geocentric and Heliocentric models.
2. Explain concepts like day/night, seasons, and Moon phases.
3. Research and apply knowledge on planetary properties.

• Final Research Project: A dedicated section encourages students to select a space-related topic, conduct research, and summarise their findings creatively.
• Self-Assessment Ready: Includes markscheme , making it ideal for self-marking or peer-assessment.

This resource is perfect for flipped learning, homework tasks, cover lessons, or a differentiated, self-guided unit on the Solar System!