Lesson Plan Guide

Teacher Candidate: Kiara Woods Date: April 30,2017

Grade and Topic: Grade 6, Science Length of Lesson: 45 minutes for 2 days

Mentor Teacher: Marla Phillips and Peggy Murdock School: University of Memphis

UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:

The Major Components of the Solar System Lesson is a part of a unit covering the basic structure and
operational principles of the universe.

LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Given a computer and a website, the student will build a solar system that identifies the major components, with
a score of three out of four on the rubric.
Given a computer and website, the student will create a comic strip that demonstrates a concept about the solar
system, with a score of three out of four on the rubric.
Given the Components of the Solar System Quiz, the student will choose the best answer to demonstrate their
knowledge of the solar system, with a score of 3 out of 4 points
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
TN Science-0607.61 Analyze information about the major components of the universe

MATERIALS:
The Major Components of the Universe Quiz
Pencil
Computer
Internet Access to
1. Comic Strip Generator http://toondoo.com/
2. Solar System Builder http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/make-a-solar-system.htm

BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:

Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of the components of the solar system by providing a comic
strip, building their own solar system, and completing the quiz.
Academic Language is not addressed in IDT 3600.
This lesson is a continuation of the TN science standard 6.0
We will refer back to these assignments here as we continue to explore the solar system

PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:

Introduction:
Hello students! You will be training with NASA to become astronauts. NASA needs young astronauts
immediately, some of their astronauts are stuck in space and need your help to get them back! For your
first task, you will build your own solar system so you can learn the major components. Once you are
done with that, you will use a comic strip generator to design a comic, your comic will demonstrate a
concept of the solar system. For your final task, you will take a quiz in order to become an astronaut.
Alright ladies and gentleman, work hard in finishing you tasks!
 Procedures:
At the Computer: (45 Minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. After the Introduction, have students open up an Internet browser
2. Direct students to the Make a Solar System website
3. Go over the assignment
4. Monitor and assist as needed
Student Procedures:
1. Open up an Internet Browser
2. Go to the make a Solar System Website
3. Look for the Menu tab. The menu tab will list the planets, asteroids, and comets
4. Go to Menu
5. Under Menu, go to the Planets
6. Add each planet, by clicking add
7. Go to the Asteroids tab
8. Click Create Asteroid Belt
9. Go to the Comet tab
10. Click Create Comet
11. Once completed, open up a new Internet tab
12. Go to the Toondoo website
13. Go to Sign Up for Free, to create account
14. Once account is created, go to the Toons tab
15. Next, click create Toon
16. Then, select your layout for your comet
17. Once comic is completed, Go to the Toondoo main menu
18. Once there, click save, then Publish
19. Then click Print Toon
After the Computer (45 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. Place students in groups of 5 students
2. Have students pass around their comic strip
3. Once they have finished reviewing each others comic strips, they will pass it to the next group, until
all papers have been reviewed
4. Give students 5-10 minutes to discuss their comics
5. Collect comics
6. Go over the instructions for the quiz
7. Hand out the quiz
8. Monitor
9. Collect quizzes
Student Procedures
1. While in groups, students will have a discussion on each others comic strips
2. Students will turn in their comic strips, when done with discussion
3. Take the quiz
4. Turn in their quizzes once completed

Closure: At the end of the class, the teacher will collect the quiz and comic strip
 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:

1 2 3 4
Toondoo Toondoo did not Toondoo almost Toondoo Toondoo
demonstrate a demonstrated a demonstrated a demonstrated a
concept, and concept, with concept, with concept, with no
had many few grammatical few grammatical grammatical
grammatical errors errors errors
errors

Interactive Solar The solar The Solar The Solar The Solar System
System system did not System almost System mostly identified the
identify the demonstrated the demonstrated the major
major components components components
components

Quiz 1 out of 4 5 out of 6 7 out of 9 All questions

questions were questions were questions were were correct
correct correct correct

MODIFICATIONS:
Modifications for the comic strip assignment will include: instead of using the Toondoo, the student will be
given a sheet of paper to hand draw the comic.
Modifications for the Making the Solar System assignment will include: The student will be given pictures of the different
components of the solar system, and they will arrange it in the correct order.
For students who are ready for more activities, will learn more about the solar system using
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/earthsunmoon.html. This website will go into more detail
about the orbits of the Earth, moon, and sun. They will play a game for a better understanding.

The Major Components of the Solar System Quiz

1. How many planets are in the Solar System?

 2. Which planets are closest to the Sun?

3. Which planets are furthest away from the Sun?

4. What is a comet?

5. What is an asteroid?

6. What is the moon?

7. Which planet has life?

8. Which planet is known as the red planet?

9. What is the largest star in our Solar System called?

10. What is the second largest planet in our Solar System?

Student Sample