The Solar System Tour
Travel from the Sun to the outer planets, comparing size, distance, and orbits.
Materials
7 materials1
Two-minute clip
1
Starter slide
2
Slides
2
Guided notes
3
Task cards
3
Practice worksheet
4
Wrap-up question slide
Lesson plan
4 phases, 47 minGoal
Students can order the planets by distance from the sun and compare two planets using evidence they gathered.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects the solar system tour to what students already know.
6 min
class
Two-minute clip
Starter slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
15 min
class
Slides
Guided notes
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
20 min
pair
Task cards
Practice worksheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
6 min
single
Wrap-up question slide
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Ratings & comments
Would this work a year group down with more scaffolding, or is the reading level too high?
The assessment rubric alone was worth it. I have reused it across three other lessons since.
That is a fair point about the sourcing — I have listed two substitutes in the materials now.
Totally agree, the wrap-up is the strongest part.
Noted, I will add a timing warning to the description.