The Solar System Module

I. Objectives

1. The Gaining of Knowledge

-The students should be able to know the apparent disparity between the eight different planets and other heavenly bodies. The module comprises of different activities and a lecture put in simpler terms for the better understanding of the pupils in terms of how they can grasp the whole context of the solar system. In general terms, the students will find themselves in an interactive yet efficient means of learning the solar system.

2. Application of skills

-In a creative manner, the students shall impart their knowledge of the topic within the activities that will be assigned to them. Moreover, the creative style of the activities may include locomotor and non-locomotor skills in order to further apply what they have learned, intrisically. The will be further discussed in the procedure

3. Imparted Values

-Finally, the students shall know the purpose of learning why the solar system works the way it should be. They shall understand the appreciation of why we live on Earth, why the sun gives us life in a heliocentric perspective and they shall learn to have a grasp on the heavenly bodies as they will be scientists in the making.

II. Procedure

I. Motivational

A. Introduction

In order to give a background of what the students will learn, they shall be motivated to take part in singing a simple song just to give a peachy feeling of what it feels like to learn interactively. The facilitators shall there upon introduce the song, teach them how to sing, give them the lyrics by means of placing it in a manila paper or by printing them copies of the song. The song shall then be sang twice or thrice in order break the ice. The facilators can actually act it out while the song is sang since it can be interactive. They shall act out like they are the solar system themselves. The following is a list of songs that are available for learning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd_EIdZrvaU- The Planets Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwrDgId2HY- The Planets in Our Solar System

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-kzdR93bqw- I'm So Hot, "The Sun Song"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3aXb3LpWg- I'm a Star

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBmZjOHrVJ0- A beautiful, beautiful world, The Earth Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i235Y2HRksA- Time to shine, The moon song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw- We are the Planets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySPIWtqdMdU- Planets Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWoNgXaaRjM- The Planets Song by Bemular

Materials:

-Illustrations of the planets in human size form

-Speakers

-Music

B. Firm Up

The firm up is the pretest of which the facilitators shall ask what they know about the planets since it has already been sang. Interactively speaking, the facilitators will use the cut up illustrations of the planets and ask them if they know anything about the certain planet. In this particular part, they shall give emphasis on what they shall be learning as part of the module.

An Overview of the Lesson Plan:

-Introduction of the Planets

-Astronomy (What is it, Simple yet concise)

-Planets (Brief discussion about it, at least the simplest decription yet informative)

-Mercury

-Venus

-Earth

-Mars

-Jupiter

-Saturn

-Uranus

-Neptune

-Other Heavenly Bodies

-Stars (Sun)

-Meteors

-Asteroids (Asteroid Belt)

-Comets

C. Discussion

In correlation to the lesson plan, the facilitators will then give a brief discussion. The discussion would include the general description of the planets that pertain to the solar system and the heavenly bodies that revolve around it. The facilitators will be using a discussion board and lesson plan that will be made in lieu of the subject matter. In addition, the discussion will last up to 20-30 minutes of the period since it is a brief and simple yet informative. Moreover, the facilitators will add real life applications for example, the importance of the sun, seasons, high tide and low tide.

Materials needed:

-3d Model of the Solar System

-Manila Paper

-Illustrations of the planets and heavenly bodies

D. Transformed Output

After discussing the different planets and their disparities, the group will provide activities that will test the comprehension of the students of the lesson. Some suggested activities shall involve groupings. The list of activities are of the following: Aligning the Planets, Line Up Q&A, Dance of the Planets, Typical Quiz, and Live Making of the Solar System.

Materials Needed:

-Papers

-Small cut up illustrations of the planets

- Speakers

-Music

In the Live Making of the Solar System:

-Styrofoam Balls

-Paints

-Illustration Board

-Barbeque sticks

-Glue

Prizes:

-Notebook and pens (Canvassing)

-Decorative Stickers (15 packs)

-Chocolates and Candies

III. Assessment

-In assessing, the facilitators will provide copies evaluating the activity in which students will rate. They will rate if the activities and the module was conducive to their learning.