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What topic	Sun, Moon and Stars
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Lesson Plan: The Sun, Moon, and Stars

Subject: Science

Grade: 5

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: The Sun, Moon, and Stars

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Objective

Students will understand the characteristics, differences, and significance of the Sun, Moon, and stars in our solar system.

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Materials Needed

• Pictures of the Sun, Moon, and stars
• A whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional)
• Worksheets for group activities

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Lesson Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a question: “What do you notice about the sky during the day and at night?”
• Engage students in a brief discussion about their observations of the Sun, Moon, and stars.

2. Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• The Sun

  • Explain that the Sun is a star at the center of our solar system. Discuss its importance as a source of light and heat.
  • Highlight facts such as:
    • The Sun is about 93 million miles from Earth.
    • It takes light about 8 minutes to reach Earth from the Sun.
    • The Sun is primarily made of hydrogen and helium.

• The Moon

  • Discuss how the Moon orbits around the Earth and its phases.
  • Share fun facts:
    • The Moon is about 238,855 miles away from Earth.
    • It has no light of its own; it reflects sunlight.
    • The Moon has phases because of its position relative to the Earth and Sun.

• Stars

  • Explain that stars are massive celestial bodies made of gas that emit light.
  • Fun facts:
    • The Sun is one of the billions of stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
    • Stars are various sizes and temperatures, and their light can take years to reach Earth.

3. Group Activity (10 minutes)

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Each group will receive a worksheet with the following tasks:
  1. Draw a picture of the Sun, Moon, and at least one star.
  2. Write down three facts about each celestial body.
  3. Discuss how the Sun affects temperatures on Earth.

4. Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Regroup the class and have each group share their drawings and a few facts.
• Recap the importance of the Sun, Moon, and stars.

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Homework Assignment

Objective: Reinforce learning from the lesson.

Tasks:

1. Write a short paragraph about why the Sun is important for life on Earth.
2. List the phases of the Moon and describe one of them in detail.
3. Research a star besides the Sun and write down two interesting facts about it.

Correct Answers:

1. The Sun is important for life on Earth because it provides light and warmth, which are essential for plants to grow and for maintaining a habitable environment.
2. The phases of the Moon include: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. For example, during the Full Moon phase, the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun which makes it bright in the night sky.
3. For example, the star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky. It is part of the constellation Canis Major and is twice as massive as the Sun.

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Standards Alignment

• NGSS 5-ESS1-1: Support an argument that the apparent brightness of the Sun and stars is due to their relative distances from the Earth.
• NGSS 5-ESS1-2: Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of substances results in new substances.

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End of Lesson Plan