Solar System

Grade 1 · General Science

Semester 2 | Period 5 | Week 28

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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:
  1. Mercury – closest to the Sun.
  2. Venus – very hot.
  3. Earth – where we live, with water and air.
  4. Mars – called the red planet.
  5. Jupiter – the biggest planet.
  6. Saturn – has rings around it.
  7. Uranus – looks blue and spins sideways.
  8. 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