Unit Award Scheme

86716 INTRODUCTION TO OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the structure of our Solar System including the Sun and eight planetsSummary sheet
2the orbital position of each planet in the Solar SystemSummary sheet
3the names of the planets in the Solar SystemSummary sheet
4one characteristic of each planet in the Solar SystemSummary sheet
5the rotational period of the earth around its own axis to form one daySummary sheet
6the orbital period of the earth around the Sun to form one year.Summary sheet

experienced

7taking part in a class discussion about the Solar SystemSummary sheet
8using Star lab to visualise features of the Solar System.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 April 2011Level - Pre-Entry Level