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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Solar syatem |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Solar System
Grade 4 (approximately 9-10 years old)
No specific subject
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Earth and Space Science, focusing on the structure of the solar system and the interactions between celestial bodies.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the solar system. Show a short video that highlights the key components. |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a discussion about what students already know about the solar system. Encourage sharing of interesting facts. |
| 3 | Presentation | 10 | Distribute infographic handouts. Go through each planet and its characteristics, including size, distance from the sun, and notable features. |
| 4 | Creative Activity | 5 | Have students draw their favorite planet. They should include at least three facts about it on the drawing. |
| 5 | Review and Quiz | 5 | Conduct a quick, informal quiz based on the infographic information. Allow students to work in pairs for support. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 0 | Explain the homework worksheet, which will involve researching one planet and writing a short paragraph. |
Students will complete a worksheet individually, detailing a planet of their choice and will bring it back for review. No student will be required to present their homework in front of the class; instead, the teacher will check completed worksheets quietly.