Planet Earth
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- I will find out about planet Earth and the Sun.
- I will learn that the surface of Earth is made of land.
- I will learn that water covers some parts of Earth’s surface.
- I will practise writing a simple science report.
You’re going to explore our planet like a scientist!
Key Words
- astronaut
- lake
- land
- Moon
- orbit
- science report
- sea
- space
- Sun
- surface
Tap to Learn the Meanings!
- astronaut: A person trained to travel and work in space.
- lake: A large area of water surrounded by land.
- land: The solid ground on Earth where we live.
- Moon: Earth’s natural satellite that goes around our planet.
- orbit: The path an object follows as it moves around another object.
- science report: A piece of writing that explains what you found out in an investigation.
- sea: A large body of salty water.
- space: The huge area beyond Earth where the Sun, Moon, and stars are.
- Sun: The star at the centre of our solar system that gives us light and heat.
- surface: The outside or top layer of something.
Great job learning new science words!
Looking at Planet Earth
Look at this picture of planet Earth.
Land and Water on Earth
Some parts of the surface of Earth are dry land, but some parts are covered by water.
Where We Live
You live on planet Earth. You live on the dry land. You make your home on the dry land.
Earth is Big and Round
Planet Earth is very big. It is shaped like a ball.
An Astronaut in Space
Meg is an astronaut.
Going Into Space
She flies so high that she goes into space.
Earth Looks Like a Ball
She can see the Earth is shaped like a ball.
Looking Down at Earth
Ican look down on planet Earth. It looks like a large ball.
Earth and the Sun
Earth is one of eight planets which orbit the Sun.
The Third Planet
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
Earth and Life
Earth is the only planet with life on it.
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