Planet Earth in Space Natural environments: Planet Earth in space 4

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Chapter Strand: Strand Unit Page September: Our Solar System

1 Planet Earth in Space Natural environments: Planet Earth in space 4

2 Changing Concepts of the Universe

Story: Stories from the lives of people in the past 3 Light Energy and forces: Light 9 4 Roman Planetary Gods Story: Myths and legends 11 My Learning Log 13

October: Ireland’s Changing Landscape

5 Modern Ireland Eras of change and conflict: Modern Ireland 15 6 Wind Farms Environmental awareness and care; Energy and forces: Environmental awareness; Forces 17 7 From Agriculture to IT Human environments: People living and working in the local area; People living and working in a contrasting part of Ireland 19 8 Northern Ireland Politics, conflict and society: Northern Ireland 22 My Learning Log 26

November: The Importance of Air

9 The Air We Breathe Living things; Materials; Environmental awareness and care: Human life; Properties and the characteristics of materials; Science and the environment 28 10 Aerodynamics Energy and forces; Materials: Forces; Properties and the characteristics of materials; Materials and change 30 11 Atmosphere and Climate Natural environments: Weather, climate and atmosphere 32 12 Taking to the Skies Continuity and change over time; Story: Transport; Stories from the lives of people in the past

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