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Subject: General Science
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 28
Week 28
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 28
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 28, Period 4
Topic: Solar System
Sub-topic: The Sun, Planets, Moon, and Stars
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of the solar system
- Identify the Sun as the center of the solar system
- Name the planets and give simple facts about them
- Recognize the Moon and stars and their basic features
- Draw a simple model of the solar system
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Basic observation of the sky
Names of Sun and Moon
Instructional Materials
Pictures of the solar system, planets, Moon, and stars
Chart paper and markers
Materials for drawing a solar system model
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter) Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: What do you see in the sky during the day and at night? Students share ideas about the Sun, Moon, and stars
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Teacher shows a large colorful poster or chart of the solar system. Students observe and point to the Sun, planets, Moon, and stars.
- Teacher holds up a ball (Sun) and smaller balls/marbles (planets) to demonstrate how planets go around the Sun. Students gather around to watch and say: “Planets go around the Sun!”
- Teacher explains in simple words:
- The Sun gives us light and heat.
- Planets are like big balls that move around the Sun.
- The Earth is where we live.
- The Moon goes around the Earth.
- Stars shine in the night sky, very far away.
- Students practice naming planets one by one. Teacher can use a chant: “Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars…” up to Neptune.
- Each student shares one simple fact (e.g., Earth has water, Mars is red, Jupiter is the biggest).
- Drawing activity: Students draw a simple solar system model with a big Sun in the middle, planets around it, and the Moon circling Earth. Teacher provides guidance and examples.
Assessment Checks:
- Oral questions:
- “What is at the center of the solar system?” (The Sun).
- “Name two planets.” (Mercury, Earth, etc.).
- “What moves around Earth?” (The Moon).
- “What do we see shining at night?” (Stars).
- Teacher checks students’ solar system drawings for:
- Sun at the center.
- At least two planets.
- Earth with its Moon.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- The Sun is a very hot ball of fire at the center of the solar system. It gives us light and heat.
- Planets are large round objects that go around the Sun. There are 8 planets:
- Mercury – closest to the Sun.
- Venus – very hot.
- Earth – where we live, with water and air.
- Mars – called the red planet.
- Jupiter – the biggest planet.
- Saturn – has rings around it.
- Uranus – looks blue and spins sideways.
- Neptune – farthest and very cold.
- The Moon goes around the Earth. It looks bright because it reflects sunlight.
- Stars are like the Sun but are very far away, so they look small and twinkle at night.
- All the planets, moons, and stars together form space, and the Sun with its planets is called the Solar System.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment) Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Recap the Sun, planets, Moon, and stars
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Students name one planet and one feature of the Moon or a star
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded): Draw a solar system model at home and label Sun, Moon, and planets
Follow-up Activity: Observe the Moon at night for a few days and note changes in shape
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use labeled pictures for visual learners and real objects for tactile learners
Pair students for peer support during drawing activity
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low