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What topicSolar systems 
What length (min)50
What age groupYear or Grade 7
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Academic Subject: Science

Topic: Solar Systems

Duration: 50 minutes

Grade level: Year/Grade 7 (age 11-12)

Learning Objectives:

Define the solar system
List the planets in the solar system
Understand the differences between terrestrial and Jovian planets
Explain the importance of the sun in the solar system
Relate the alignment of the planets to the occurrence of eclipses
Understand the formation of the solar system
Predict the future of the solar system

Materials Needed:

Planets/models or pictures
Whiteboard and markers
Printed worksheets
Laptops/PCs if available

Procedure:

Introduction (5 minutes)

Show students images of planets and ask what they know about them
Begin asking leading questions to pique their interest and help establish a connection between students and the subject
Explain what the class will cover in this lesson and what students are expected to learn

The Solar System (10 minutes)

Introduce the concept of a solar system, starting with the sun, and its relationship to planets
Display images of the planets and explain the characteristics that qualify them as planets, including size and orbit
Instruct students to list the names of the planets in order, including the dwarf planet Pluto

Terrestrial Vs. Jovian Planets (10 minutes)

Distinguish between the terrestrial and Jovian planets through comparison of their properties
Explain the different characteristics of each group of planets and their role in the formation of the solar system

The Importance of the Sun (5 minutes)

Explain the importance of the sun through its supply of heat and light as well as its role in holding the solar system together
Show images of the sun and explain its structure

Eclipses (10 minutes)

Introduce the concept of eclipses and the relationship between the alignment of the sun, the moon, and the Earth
Using a whiteboard or diagram, guide students through the process of lunar and solar eclipses
Instruct students to complete a worksheet to reinforce their understanding of eclipses

Formation of the Solar System (5 minutes)

Introduce the theory of how the solar system was formed
Explain how the force of gravity helped to create the orbits of the planets around the sun
Demonstrate the collapse of the solar nebula to form the solar system

Future of the Solar System (5 minutes)

Discuss the future of the solar system and what will happen over time to the planets, including the sun
Encourage students to ask any questions they may have

Homework (5 minutes)

Assign a reading (from a recommended textbook or online resource) and a few questions related to the reading
Remind students of the next class and what topics will be covered

Conclusion:

Recap the main points of the lesson and remind students of next steps
Encourage feedback and answer any questions the students have