| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | Formation of the solar system |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| 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 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Science
Formation of the Solar System
Grade 5-7 (Ages 10-13)
30 minutes
20
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Introduce the topic with a brief overview of the solar system and its significance. Engage students with a question: "What do you know about the solar system?" |
| 2 | Presentation | 10 minutes | Use a PowerPoint presentation to explain the formation of the solar system, covering concepts like the solar nebula, accretion, and the role of gravity. Include visuals and diagrams. |
| 3 | Video Clip | 5 minutes | Show a short video explaining the processes involved in the solar system's formation. Pause for a quick discussion on what students learned. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 minutes | Break students into small groups and ask them to discuss specific components of the solar system (e.g., planets, asteroids). Each group will summarize their discussion for the class. |
| 5 | Recap and Q&A | 3 minutes | Summarize key points from the lesson. Encourage students to ask questions for clarification. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Distribute homework assignment sheets. Homework consists of a short write-up on the formation of one component of the solar system. Inform students that homework will be collected but not presented. |