AC9S2U01 • Year 2 Science

Earth in the Solar System & Patterns in the Sky (AC9S2U01)

Recognise Earth as a planet and identify patterns in the changing positions and appearances of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars.

Updated learning path: two 10-question printable sheets; Practice rotates 8 from a 24-question authored bank; Test rotates 8 from a separate 16-question authored bank.

Unit focus

  • Earth is a planet; the Sun is a star; the Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
  • Use images, models and repeated observations as evidence.
  • Identify daily Sun-and-shadow patterns, longer Moon patterns and seasonal sky patterns.
  • Use safe Sun-observation methods and respectful, sourced First Nations Australian sky knowledge examples.
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