Sun, Moon, Stars and the Earth — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 2 · Science
Summary of Sun, Moon, Stars and the Earth for ICSE Class 2 Science. Key concepts: The Sun, The Sun is a big ball and The Moon moves around.
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Overview
Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what you see during the day and at night? During the day, we see the bright Sun, and at night, we see the Moon and twinkling stars. These are all part of space and are called heavenly bodies. In this chapter, we learn about the Sun, Moon, stars, and ou
Key Concepts
The Sun
The Sun, Moon, stars, and planets are called heavenly bodies. We see the Sun during the day. The Moon and stars are visible at night. The Sun is a sta
The Sun is a big ball
The Sun is a big ball of fire and gives us light and heat. It is very important for life on Earth because plants use sunlight to make food. The Earth
The Moon moves around the Earth
The Moon moves around the Earth. It looks different on different days. These changes are called phases of the Moon. Examples include full moon, half-m
Earth is our home planet
Earth is our home planet. It is round and looks blue because of water. It is called the 'Blue Planet'. Earth spins on its axis, which causes day and n
The Earth spins like a top
The Earth spins like a top. Only one side faces the Sun at a time. The side facing the Sun has day, and the other side has night. This spinning causes
Learning Objectives
- Identify heavenly bodies seen during day and night
- Understand the shapes of the Sun, Moon, stars, and Earth
- Learn about the phases of the Moon
- Explain how day and night are formed on Earth
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