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Which subject	Science
What topic	Solar System
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 5
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Solar System

Subject

Science

Topic

Solar System

Grade/Age Group

Year 5

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the structure and components of the Solar System.
• Identify and describe the planets in the Solar System.
• Explain the relationship between the Sun and the planets.
• Enhance teamwork and collaboration skills through group activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and presentation slides
• Handouts with information about the Solar System
• Planet cards (one for each planet)
• Art supplies (coloured pencils, paper, scissors, etc.)
• Worksheets for homework

National Curriculum Standards

• Aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Science, focusing on Earth and Space sciences, particularly the features and components of the Solar System.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the Solar System, highlighting the Sun and planets. Ask students what they already know.
2	Presentation	10 mins	Use slides to explain each planet and key facts. Include visuals (images and videos) to engage students.
3	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide class into 5 groups, assigning each group a planet. Each group creates a poster with facts and drawings.
4	Gallery Walk	5 mins	Groups present their posters around the classroom. Students walk around to see all presentations, taking notes.
5	Conclusion	3 mins	Summarise key points learned. Discuss the importance of the Sun's gravitational pull on the planets.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Hand out worksheets for homework; remind students to complete it by next lesson. Explain how it will be checked.

Homework

• Complete the provided worksheet with questions on the Solar System, to be submitted without a presentation in the next class.

Assessment

• Monitor group participation during the activity.
• Collect and review completed homework worksheets to assess understanding of the topic.

Lesson script