Model cyclic changes in the relative positions of the Earth, sun and moon and explain how these cycles cause eclipses and influence predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and tides

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Model cyclic changes in the relative positions of the Earth, sun and moon and explain how these cycles cause eclipses and influence predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and tides.

Code

AC9S7U03

Year level

Year 7

Subject

Science

Strand

Science understanding

Sub-strand

Earth and space sciences

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We are learning to model cyclic changes in the relative positions of the Earth, sun and moon and explain how these cycles cause eclipses and influence predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and tides.

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Model cyclic changes in the relative positions of the Earth, sun and moon and explain how these cycles cause eclipses and influence   phenomena on Earth, including seasons and tides.

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