Our Earth and the Solar System Student Teacher: [Your Name] Guider: [Guider's Name] Subject: Social Science Class: 6th Standard Topic: The Earth – Our Habitat Sub-topic: Our Earth and the Solar System
Introduction Social Science helps us understand the world around us – its people, history, geography, and society. In this topic, students will learn about the Earth’s place in the Solar System, including planets, stars, the moon, and the sun.
General Objectives - To develop interest in exploring space and celestial bodies. - To cultivate a scientific attitude and curiosity about the universe. - To understand Earth's unique position in the Solar System.
Specific Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: - List the planets in the Solar System. - Explain the Earth’s rotation and revolution. - Differentiate between stars, planets, and satellites. - Describe the Sun and the Moon's roles in relation to Earth.
Competencies & KWL Chart Competencies: - Observation - Recall - Classification - Communication KWL Chart: K (What I Know): The Earth is round. W (What I Want to Know): How many planets are there? L (What I Learned): (To be filled post-lesson)
5E Model: Teaching & Learning Activities Engage: - Teacher shows a video of the solar system. - Students are asked: 'Have you ever wondered how Earth moves in space?' Explore: - Students observe globe and solar system model. - Identify planets and their order. Explain: - Teacher explains rotation, revolution, and celestial bodies using diagrams. Elaborate: - Students draw the solar system and label planets. - Group activity: Create a Solar System chart. Evaluate: - Oral quiz and worksheet to check understanding.