Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. the factors responsible for seasons, days and years

2. the differences between planets and stars

3. the factors affecting the orbit of an astronomical object

4. at least three main uses of artificial satellites

5. the rank order for the relative sizes of astronomical objects such as a planet, Solar System, Galaxy and the Universe

6. the life history of a typical star

7. how the search for evidence of extraterrestrial life is conducted.