CBSE · Class 6 · Science · Chapter 12

Beyond Earth

Journey beyond Earth to explore the Moon, planets, stars, constellations and the structure of the Solar System.

7 lessons 40 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Stars, Patterns, and ConstellationsDiscover how people recognise star patterns and what a constellation means today.
  2. 2Finding Your Way Around the Night SkyPrepare a safe sky observation and use star patterns to find Polaris and Sirius.
  3. 3The Sun and Our Solar SystemUse the nearest star to understand light, distance, and the two motions of Earth.
  4. 4The Eight Planets and How We Observe ThemMeet the eight planets and connect their properties with what we can see in the sky.
  5. 5The Moon and Natural SatellitesInvestigate why the Moon orbits Earth and what its cratered surface tells us.
  6. 6Small Bodies and the Wider UniverseTravel from asteroids and comets outward to our galaxy and the wider universe.
  7. 7Summary & PracticeConnect stars, sky observations, the Solar System, the Moon, and the wider universe in one chapter review.
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