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Our solar system and beyond

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Why this, why now

This unit explores gravity as the force between masses, including weight calculation using gravitational field strength. It covers the relationship between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, the concept of light years, and seasonal changes due to Earth’s tilt.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 3 / 5

Our solar system and beyond

This unit explores gravity as the force between masses, including weight calculation using gravitational field strength. It covers the relationship between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, the concept of light years, and seasonal changes due to Earth’s tilt.

8 lessons
  1. Seasons on Earth
  2. Our solar system
  3. The spinning Earth
  4. Earth's tilt
  5. Gravity
  6. Stars, galaxies and the universe
  7. Heating by the Sun
  8. Changing ideas about Earth