MUST Content: These are the non-negotiable core ideas all students need to meet the Year 6 outcome., The sun is the star at the centre of the solar system, There are 8 planets that orbit the earth, Earth’s position in the solar system affects day/night and seasons., Gravity keeps planets in orbit., SHOULD Content: Important, but not essential. These deepen understanding and support stronger conceptual connections., Differences between inner (rocky) and outer (gas) planets., Basic features of each planet (size, temperature, atmosphere)., How Earth’s tilt creates seasonal changes., The role of the Moon in tides., COULD: Content Optional enrichment, extension, or curiosity driven exploration., How space agencies explore planets (rovers, probes, telescopes)., Dwarf planets and other objects (asteroids, comets)., Historical models of the solar system (geocentric vs heliocentric)., Students create their own planet or design a space mission..

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