🌍 Earth, Sun, Moon and Space

What your child will learn

• Students will describe what they see in the sky during the day and at night, and sort objects as Sun, Moon, stars, or clouds.
• Students will explain that day and night happen because the Earth spins on its axis, and that the Sun does not move around the Earth.
• Students will describe the phases of the Moon and order them correctly from new moon to full moon and back.
• Students will describe how astronauts live in space (eating, sleeping, moving) and why they need a special suit.
• Students will compare the Earth, Sun and Moon in size, distance and what they are made of, using simple models.

Lessons in this unit

1. Sky by Day and Night: Observing and sorting what we see in the sky
2. Day and Night: Understanding that the Earth spins to cause day and night
3. Phases of the Moon: Observing and ordering the Moon's phases
4. Astronauts in Space: How astronauts live and work in space
5. Earth, Sun and Moon: Compare: Comparing the Earth, Sun and Moon in size, distance and what they are made of

Key words

orbit

The path one thing takes around another in space, like the Moon going around the Earth.

axis

An imaginary line through the middle of the Earth that it spins around.

rotate

To spin around like a top.

phases of the Moon

The different shapes the Moon seems to have as it goes around the Earth.

astronaut

A person who travels to space in a rocket.

gravity

The force that pulls things down to the ground and keeps us on Earth.

crater

A big round hole on the Moon's surface made by a space rock.

Help your child at home

What to watch for

The Sun is a planet.

Help: The Sun is a star, a giant ball of hot gas that gives us light and heat.

The Sun moves around the Earth.

Help: The Earth spins, so the Sun appears to move across the sky.

The Moon makes its own light.

Help: The Moon reflects the Sun's light. It does not make its own light.

Astronauts float because there is no gravity in space.

Help: Gravity is still strong near the Earth. Astronauts float because they and the space station are falling around the Earth together.

Try this at home

• Sorting pictures into day and night
• Using a globe and torch to demonstrate day and night
• Ordering moon phase cards
• Comparing eating on Earth vs in space

Quick questions to ask aloud

1. Which object gives us light and heat in the day? (The Sun / The Moon / The stars / The planets)
   Show answer

   The Sun is a star, and it is the only star we see in the day sky.
2. True or false: The Sun seems to rise in the morning and set in the evening because the Earth spins.
   Show answer

   True. The Earth spins from west to east, so the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.
3. True or false: The Moon makes its own light.
   Show answer

   False. The Moon reflects the Sun's light, so it does not make its own light.

Parent guide: how to help your child with Class 5 EVS

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space" (Class 5 EVS)?

Your child will be able to: Students will describe what they see in the sky during the day and at night, and sort objects as Sun, Moon, stars, or clouds.; Students will explain that day and night happen because the Earth spins on its axis, and that the Sun does not move around the Earth.; Students will describe the phases of the Moon and order them correctly from new moon to full moon and back.; Students will describe how astronauts live in space (eating, sleeping, moving) and why they need a special suit.; Students will compare the Earth, Sun and Moon in size, distance and what they are made of, using simple models..

How does MangoMindz teach "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space"?

In 5 short parts (Sky by Day and Night, Day and Night, Phases of the Moon, Astronauts in Space, Earth, Sun and Moon: Compare). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.

How long does "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space" take?

About 120 minutes in total, spread over 5 parts of 15–25 minutes each.

How can I help my child with "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space" at home?

Work through a small example together, such as: Sorting pictures into day and night; Using a globe and torch to demonstrate day and night. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which object gives us light and heat in the day? (The Sun / The Moon / The stars / The planets)

What mistakes do children often make in "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space"?

The Sun is a planet. Fix: The Sun is a star, a giant ball of hot gas that gives us light and heat. The Sun moves around the Earth. Fix: The Earth spins, so the Sun appears to move across the sky. The Moon makes its own light. Fix: The Moon reflects the Sun's light. It does not make its own light.

Is "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space" free on MangoMindz?

Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Earth, Sun, Moon and Space" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.