Encourage discussion and promote scientific thinking with these Year 5 Earth and Space Concept Cartoons. They feature a range of common misconceptions that can be unpicked to ensure that your children are secure in their understanding of the topic. Pupils will be able to explain their viewpoints using evidence from their learning to justify if a statement is true. It will also identify any gaps in children's understanding which can be targeted quickly. This resource focuses on the statements 'the Moon only appears at night' and 'the Sun moves around the Earth'.

They are flexible in their use, meaning they could used at the beginning or end of a topic. They are also ideal for display too - ensuring a knowledge rich environment to further young minds.

Download now to find out what your budding scientists know!

Year 5 National Curriculum objective:

• Describe the Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies.

• Describe the movement of the moon relative to the Earth.