TOPIC LESSON NAME Universe and the Solar System

CONTENT STANDARDS The learners demonstrate the understanding of:

1. the formation of the universe and the solar system
2. the subsystems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) that make up the Earth

CULMINATING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The learners shall be able to:

make a concept map and use it to explain how the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere are interconnected

LEARNING COMPETENCIES 1. Describe the historical development of theories that explain the origin of the Universe
2. Compare the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the Solar System
3. Describe the characteristics of Earth that are necessary to support life
4. Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and energy flow

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to:
1. describe the structure and composition of the Universe
2. state the different hypothesis that preceded the Big Bang Theory of the Origin of the Universe
3. explain the red-shift and how it used as proof of an expanding universe
4. identify the large scale and small scale properties of the solar system
5. recognize the difference in the physical and chemical properties between the Earth and its neighboring planes
6. identify the factors that allow a planet to support life.
TIME ALLOTMENT 240mins

CONTENT: Universe and the Solar System

LESSON OUTLINE:
During the lesson, the learners will:
1. Introduction: Introduction of the learning objectives
2. Motivation: Question and Answer
3. Instruction and Delivery: Interactive Lecture
4. Practice: Concept Mapping
5. Enrichment: Home Activity
6. Evaluation: Paper and Pencil Test
 MATERIALS Chalk and Board, Marker
RESOURCES 1. Earth Science (Quinto and Florida) Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
2. Earth Science - Rex Book Store
3. Earth Science (Refran and Tolentino) Vibal Group, Inc.
PROCEDURE MEETING LEARNERS’ NEEDS
INTRODUCTION Learners will read – aloud the following
Introduction/Communicating of the learning objectives objectives
1. Describe the structure and composition of the Universe
2. State the different hypothesis that preceded the Big Bang Theory of the Origin of the Universe
3. Explain the red-shift and how it used as proof of an expanding universe
4. Identify the large scale and small scale properties of the solar system
5. Recognize the difference in the physical and chemical properties between the Earth and its neighboring planes
6. Identify the factors that allow a planet to support life.

Introduce the relevant terminologies and definitions

MOTIVATION Learners will be able to answer the

Question and Answer questions.
Connect the lesson to a real-life problem or question.
1. The teacher tells the students that the Universe is at least 13.8 billion of years old and the Earth/ Solar System at least 4.5-
4.6 billions of years old. But how large exactly is a billion? Ask the students how long it will take them to spend 1 billion
pesos if they spend 1 peso per second.
2. The Solar System (compromises)

INSTRUCTION/DELIVERY
Interactive Lecture/Discussion/Simulation
- Origin of the Universe
- Composition, structure, and age
- The Stars and its life cycle
- The Galaxy
- The expanding Universe
- Origin of the system
- Planets and their characteristics
- Earth systems
- Comparison of the Features of the Planets
PRACTICE Learners will have a practice regarding
- Make a concept map about the similarities and differences of the planets the discussion
- How energy and mass is exchanged among the subsystems. Use different types of lines and boxes to differentiate between
matter or materials and energy.

ENRICHMENT
Assignment:
The impact of man to the environment has become so massive that scientists are proposing the addition of man or the
‘anthroposphere’ to the Earth system.

Write an essay not exceeding 200 words on how man has altered the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and
as a consequence, the Earth System as whole.

Is the Solar System unique or rare? What is the possibility of finding a similar system within the Milky
Way Galaxy? What about an Earth like planet?

EVALUATION
Paper and Pencil Test.

What is the fate of the universe? Will the universe continue to expand or will it eventually contract because of gravity?

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:

JENIFER V. MACARAEG MICHAEL S. DARLE

Subject Teacher HSD Principal