6 - LP - 1. The Earth in The Solar System

Delhi Public School Panvel
Lesson Plan
Academic year 2024-25

Class / Section: VI A/B/C
Name of the Teacher: Ms Sailee Mhamunkar
Subject: Social Science – Geography
Month: April
No of periods: 4
Weightage: 10 Marks
1.
Topic Exploring the Solar System
● Defining the Solar System
● Observing the Shapes and Positions of the Moon
● Identifying Stars: Focus on the Pole Star and Constellations

Sub topic
● Examining Planets: The Unique Characteristics of Earth
● Understanding Satellites: Natural Satellites and Their

Significance
2.
● Exploring Asteroids and Meteoroids
The students will be able to:
● Define and explain the solar system and its components.
● Recognize the different shapes and positions of the Moon.
Expected Learning ● Identify prominent stars like the Pole Star and understand
Outcomes: constellations.
● Analyze the unique features of Earth as a planet.
● Describe the role and significance of natural satellites.
● Investigate asteroids and meteoroids and their impact on the

3. solar system.
4.
Name of the Book: NCERT Geography- Our Environment- Class 6
Subjects and Art

5. Science, Astronomy, Art (Drawing Solar System, constellations)
Integrated:
Visual aids (diagrams, pictures), Moon phase pictures, Star charts
6. Teaching Aids:
Comic book- The Earth in the Solar System
Observing moon phases over a month and recording them.

Activities/ Identifying constellations using star charts.
7. Researching famous natural satellites like the Moon.
Projects/Teaching
Simulating asteroid impacts using models.
Strategy:
Comic Strip : Evolution of the Stars and Planets
8. Explanation, Explanation:
Keywords, key
Period 1 (35 mins):
skills:
Introduction to the Solar System (10 mins):
● Explain the concept of the solar system and its components.
Observing the Shapes and Positions of the Moon (10 mins):
● Discuss the different shapes and positions of the Moon during its
phases.
Stars: Focus on the Pole Star and Constellations (5 mins):
● Introduce prominent stars like the Pole Star and discuss

constellations.
Teacher's Notes (10 mins):
● Provide additional information or clarifications on the solar

system, Moon phases, and constellations.
● Use diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding.
Period 2 (35 mins):
Examining Planets: The Unique Characteristics of Earth (10 mins):
● Explore Earth's unique features, such as its atmosphere, water

bodies, and diverse ecosystems.
Understanding Satellites: Natural Satellites and Their Significance

(10 mins):
● Define natural satellites and discuss the significance of the Moon

as Earth's natural satellite.
Exploring Asteroids and Meteoroids (10 mins):
● Explain the difference between asteroids and meteoroids and

their role in the solar system.
● Provide additional insights into the characteristics and

significance of Earth's natural satellite and the impact of
asteroids and meteoroids.
● Use visual aids to reinforce key points.
Period 3 (30 mins):
Creating a Diagram of the Solar System (10 mins):
● Instruct the students to draw a diagram of the solar system,

including the Sun, planets, and their respective orbits.
● Encourage labeling and color-coding for clarity.
Preparing a Comic Strip on the Evolution of Stars and Planets (10

mins):
● Briefly explain the concept of the Big Bang and the subsequent
formation of stars and planets.
● Divide students into groups and assign each group a stage in the
evolution process (e.g., formation of stars, formation of planets).
● Instruct students to create a comic strip illustrating their

assigned stage, including key events and processes.
● Provide comic strip templates or blank paper for drawing.
● Show pictures of comic strips or storyboard examples to guide

students in layout and storytelling.
● Offer guidance and feedback on the diagram of the solar system

and comic strip creation process.
● Provide additional information on the evolution of stars and

planets, using visual aids to support explanations.
Period 4 (30 mins):
Review and Assessment (15 mins):
● Review key concepts covered in the lesson, including the solar

system's structure and the evolution of stars and planets.
● Address any questions or misconceptions raised by students.
● Assess understanding through oral questions or a short-written

reflection.
● Encourage students to share their diagrams of the solar system

and comic strips with the class.
● Provide feedback and commendation for creativity and accuracy.
● Include pictures of student-created diagrams and comic strips in

the review presentation to showcase their work and reinforce
key concepts visually.
● Summarize the main points of the lesson and highlight important

takeaways.
● Provide additional resources or suggestions for further

exploration of the topics covered.
● Encourage students to continue their engagement with

astronomy and space science outside of the classroom.
Keywords:
Celestial Bodies, Planets of the Solar System, Stars, The Earth,

Constellations, The Moon, Planets, Asteroids, Satellite, Universe,
The Solar System, Meteoroids, The Sun, Galaxy.
9. Differential Plan: Offering differentiated tasks to accommodate various learning levels.
Mode of
Oral quizzes, moon phase tracking assignments, and peer assessments
10. Assessment/
during activities.
Evaluation:
● Draw a neat labeled diagram of The Solar System.

Homework/
11. Assignment/
● Textbook questions on Earth's unique features and satellite
Textual Questions:
orbits.
● Recognizing the solar system's diversity enriches appreciation

Big Questions/Key for celestial phenomena.
takeaway/
12.
Application/Imple ● Describing the importance of Earth's position and features
mentation:
fosters environmental awareness.
● 85% of students demonstrated the ability to define and explain

solar system components and their characteristics.
Learning ● 80% could accurately recognize moon phases and explain their
13. Outcomes significance.
Achieved ● 75% successfully described the unique features of Earth as a
planet.
● 70% showed the capability to describe the role and significance
of natural satellites.
Subject In charge’s
14.
Remark
Co-ordinator’s
15.
Remark
Level Incharge /
16. Headmistress
Remark
Principal’s
17.
Remark

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Delhi Public School Panvel

Academic year 2024-25

Name of the Teacher: Ms Sailee Mhamunkar

Subject: Social Science – Geography

● Defining the Solar System

● Observing the Shapes and Positions of the Moon

● Identifying Stars: Focus on the Pole Star and Constellations

● Understanding Satellites: Natural Satellites and Their

The students will be able to:

● Define and explain the solar system and its components.

● Recognize the different shapes and positions of the Moon.

● Describe the role and significance of natural satellites.

● Investigate asteroids and meteoroids and their impact on the

Subjects and Art

Observing moon phases over a month and recording them.

● Explain the concept of the solar system and its components.

Observing the Shapes and Positions of the Moon (10 mins):

Stars: Focus on the Pole Star and Constellations (5 mins):

● Introduce prominent stars like the Pole Star and discuss

● Provide additional information or clarifications on the solar

● Use diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding.

Period 2 (35 mins):

Examining Planets: The Unique Characteristics of Earth (10 mins):

● Explore Earth's unique features, such as its atmosphere, water

Understanding Satellites: Natural Satellites and Their Significance

● Define natural satellites and discuss the significance of the Moon

Exploring Asteroids and Meteoroids (10 mins):

● Explain the difference between asteroids and meteoroids and

Teacher's Notes (10 mins):

● Provide additional insights into the characteristics and

● Use visual aids to reinforce key points.

Period 3 (30 mins):

Creating a Diagram of the Solar System (10 mins):

● Instruct the students to draw a diagram of the solar system,

● Encourage labeling and color-coding for clarity.

Preparing a Comic Strip on the Evolution of Stars and Planets (10

● Instruct students to create a comic strip illustrating their

● Show pictures of comic strips or storyboard examples to guide

Teacher's Notes (10 mins):

● Offer guidance and feedback on the diagram of the solar system

● Provide additional information on the evolution of stars and

Period 4 (30 mins):

Review and Assessment (15 mins):

● Review key concepts covered in the lesson, including the solar

● Address any questions or misconceptions raised by students.

● Assess understanding through oral questions or a short-written

● Encourage students to share their diagrams of the solar system

● Provide feedback and commendation for creativity and accuracy.

● Include pictures of student-created diagrams and comic strips in

Teacher's Notes (15 mins):

● Summarize the main points of the lesson and highlight important

● Provide additional resources or suggestions for further

● Encourage students to continue their engagement with

Celestial Bodies, Planets of the Solar System, Stars, The Earth,

● Draw a neat labeled diagram of The Solar System.

● Recognizing the solar system's diversity enriches appreciation

● 85% of students demonstrated the ability to define and explain

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