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	our solar system
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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

Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Our Solar System

Subject

Science

Grade/Age Group

Grade 2

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Standards

Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Grade 2.

Objectives

• Students will identify and name the planets in our solar system.
• Students will understand the basic characteristics of each planet.
• Students will compare and contrast the inner and outer planets.

Materials

• Large poster of the solar system
• Planet flashcards (one for each planet)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if available)
• Printed worksheets for students
• Glitter, colored pencils, and glue for a hands-on activity (craft supplies)
• Homework assignment sheets

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the topic of the solar system. Show the poster and briefly explain its components.
2	Planet Overview	10 min	Use flashcards to introduce each planet. Discuss characteristics such as size, distance from the sun, and surface conditions.
3	Inner vs. Outer Planets	5 min	Explain the difference between inner and outer planets, using the poster to illustrate. Encourage students to think about where Earth fits in.
4	Hands-On Craft Activity	8 min	Have students create their own models of a planet using craft supplies. Encourage creativity and discussion among peers.
5	Review and Homework Assignment	2 min	Review planet names and characteristics briefly. Hand out homework assignment sheets to reinforce learning at home.

Homework

• Students will complete a worksheet matching planet names with their characteristics, to be turned in next class. The teacher will check homework without student presentations.

Assessment

• Observations during the lesson will assess student engagement and understanding.
• Completion of the homework worksheet will serve as a formal assessment of their learning.

Lesson script