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ScienceSpace Explorationusually ages 9–11

Seasonal Constellations

Recognise named constellations visible in different seasons and understand why we see different constellations at different times of year — because Earth’s orbit around the Sun changes which part of the sky we face at night

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Does your child know that you can see different constellations in winter than in summer, and can they explain why?

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Builds on
Spotting Constellationsages 5–7Must recognise basic constellations before understanding seasonal changes in visibility
Earth's Spin & Orbitages 7–9Must understand Earth's orbit before explaining why different constellations appear in different seasons
Seasonal Constellationsthis skill · ages 9–11
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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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