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This lesson plan for Grade 3 focuses on the planets of the Solar System, aiming to help students identify and describe the eight planets and their order from the Sun. The lesson includes interactive activities, such as creating diagrams and discussions, to enhance cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning. Materials include visual aids and a video presentation, promoting teamwork and appreciation for the universe.

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This lesson plan for Grade 3 focuses on the planets of the Solar System, aiming to help students identify and describe the eight planets and their order from the Sun. The lesson includes interactive activities, such as creating diagrams and discussions, to enhance cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning. Materials include visual aids and a video presentation, promoting teamwork and appreciation for the universe.

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Here is a complete lesson plan about planets, designed for Grade 3 learners.

It is structured to be
interactive, informative, and aligned with basic science learning competencies.

Lesson Plan in Science

Topic: The Planets of the Solar System

Grade Level: 3

Time Allotment: 40–50 minutes

Learning Competency: Identify the planets in the Solar System and describe their characteristics and
order from the Sun.

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Cognitive: Name the eight planets and arrange them according to their distance from the Sun.

2. Psychomotor: Create a simple diagram or model showing the order of the planets.

3. Affective: Appreciate the uniqueness of each planet and understand the importance of Earth as our
home planet.

II. Subject Matter

- Topic: The Planets of the Solar System


- References: Science 3 Textbook, Department of Education K-12 Curriculum Guide

- Materials: Visual aids, pictures of planets, video presentation, chalk/whiteboard, art materials (colored
paper, scissors, glue, markers)

- Values Integration: Appreciation of nature and the universe, teamwork

III. Procedure

A. Preparatory Activities

1. Greetings

2. Prayer

3. Review- Teacher: "Class, what did we discuss last meeting?"

- Expected Answer: We discussed the Solar System and the Sun as the center.

- Teacher: "Very good! Today, we will learn about the large objects that move around the Sun – the
Planets."

4. Motivation- Show a colorful poster or video clip of the night sky and the Solar System.

- Teacher: "Look at these pictures. What can you see? What do you think are these big round objects
called?"

- Let students share their ideas.

- Teacher: "These are planets. Let’s find out how many there are and what makes each one special."

B. Lesson Proper

1. Introduction

- Definition: A planet is a large celestial body that revolves around a star (in our case, the Sun). It does
not produce its own light but reflects light from the Sun.
- There are 8 recognized planets in our Solar System. They are divided into two groups:- Inner Planets:
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars (rocky and solid surfaces)

- Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (large and mostly made of gas/ice)

2. Discussion: The Planets in Order

Explain each planet briefly, starting from the closest to the Sun to the farthest. Use the mnemonic to
help students remember:

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Order Planet Name Key Characteristics

1 Mercury • Closest to the Sun • Smallest planet • Very hot during the day, very cold at night

2 Venus • Hottest planet (thick clouds trap heat) • Brightest object in the sky after the Sun and Moon

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