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Solar System Lesson Plan

This lesson plan for Grade 3 Science focuses on teaching students about the solar system, specifically the 8 planets and their unique characteristics. By the end of the session, students are expected to name the planets, describe their features, and illustrate one planet. The plan includes multimedia resources, collaborative learning strategies, and various activities to engage students in understanding the solar system.

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Solar System Lesson Plan

This lesson plan for Grade 3 Science focuses on teaching students about the solar system, specifically the 8 planets and their unique characteristics. By the end of the session, students are expected to name the planets, describe their features, and illustrate one planet. The plan includes multimedia resources, collaborative learning strategies, and various activities to engage students in understanding the solar system.

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Semi-Detailed 4A’s Lesson Plan in Grade 3 –

Science

Content Standard:
The learners demonstrate understanding of the solar system and its members.

Performance Standard:
The learners shall be able to describe the unique characteristics of the 8 planets and illustrate one
of them.

Learning Competency:
Identify and describe the planets in the solar system.

I. LEARNING TARGETS
At the end of the 1-hour session, at least 85% of Grade 3 learners must be able to:
a. name the 8 planets in the solar system in order from the Sun;
b. describe one unique characteristic of each planet;
c. illustrate one planet from the solar system.

II. LEARNING CONTENT


A. Subject Matter: The 8 Planets in the Solar System
B. Science Concept: The solar system consists of the Sun and 8 planets revolving around it in
order: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each planet has unique
characteristics that make it different from the others.
C. Science Process Skills: Observing, Identifying, Describing, Illustrating
D. Value Focus:
- Appreciation of the universe
- Curiosity and responsibility in learning
- Active participation in group activities
E. Teaching Strategy: Multimedia Integration, Discussion, Collaborative Learning

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


A. References:
- Science Teacher’s Guide
- K-12 MELCs
B. Visual Aids / Teaching Aids:
- Laptop and projector/TV
- YouTube video about the solar system
- PowerPoint/Canva presentation (pictures of planets)
- Flashcards/Worksheets (planet names and features)
- Coloring materials for drawing activity
IV. LESSON DEVELOPMENT

Preliminary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of attendance
Motivation (Engage):
Show a short video of the solar system.
Ask: “What do you notice about the objects moving around the Sun?”

First A – Activity (Engage)


Teacher shows flashcards or slides of the planets in random order.
Ask: “Can you name some of these planets?”
Students try to identify them.

Second A – Analysis (Explore & Explain)


Teacher presents the 8 planets in order from the Sun.
Discussion of one unique characteristic of each planet:
- Mercury – smallest planet
- Venus – hottest planet
- Earth – only planet with life
- Mars – the red planet
- Jupiter – largest planet
- Saturn – has rings
- Uranus – rotates on its side
- Neptune – farthest planet
Students complete a worksheet where they match the planet with its characteristic.

Third A – Abstraction (Elaborate)


Teacher asks: “Why do you think it’s important to study the planets?”
Summarizes: “The solar system is made of 8 planets revolving around the Sun. Each planet is
unique and important.”

Fourth A – Application (Evaluate & Extend)


Students will illustrate one planet of their choice and label it.
Present their drawing to the class or post on the board.
Conclude with a short digital quiz (Wordwall/Kahoot) or oral recitation.

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