Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

Planets (Grade 1)
I. Objectives
Content Standards:
1. Identify the planets in our solar system.
2. Describe the characteristics of each planet.
3. Compare and contrast the different sizes and colors of the planets.

Performance Standards:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Name the planets found in our solar system.
2. Describe at least two characteristics of each planet.
3. Compare and contrast the planets based on size and color.

Learning Competencies/Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Identify the planets in our solar system by name.
2. Describe at least two characteristics of each planet.
3. Compare and contrast the planets based on size and color.

II. CONTENT:
A. Exploring My Community
B. References:
1. Teacher's Guide pages: Chapter 5: Exploring Space
2. Learner's materials pages: Pages 66-68
3. Textbook Pages: Pages 45-48
4. Additional Materials from Learning Resources (LR) Portal: Pictures and videos of the planets
5. Other Learning Resources: “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” book by Joanna Cole and
Bruce Degen

A. REVIEWING PREVIOUS LESSON OR Review with the students the concept of the solar
PRESENTING THE NEW LESSON: system and the different objects found in it such as
the sun, stars, comets, and asteroids.

Explain to the students that today, we will be learning

B. ESTABLISHING A PURPOSE FOR THE about the different planets in our solar system.
NEW LESSON:

Show the students pictures and videos of the planets


C. PRESENTING EXAMPLES/INSTANCES OF
THE NEW LESSON:
D. DISCUSSING THE NEW CONCEPTS AND
PRACTICING NEW SKILLS #1:
E. DISCUSSING NEW CONCEPTS
PRACTICING NEW SKILLS #2:
F. DEVELOPING MASTERY:
G. PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS
AND SKILLS:
and their names.
1. Introduce the concept of planets by defining it as
objects that revolve around the sun and have their
own characteristic features.
2. Discuss the eight planets in our solar system:
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
and Neptune.
3. Show pictures and videos of each planet and
discuss their names.
1. Discuss the unique characteristics of each planet,
such as their size and color.
2. Show pictures and videos of the planets again, and
AND ask the students to describe the features they see.
3. Compare and contrast the different sizes and colors
of the planets.
1. Ask the students to draw and label the planets on a
piece of paper.
2. As they work on their drawings, walk around the
class and observe their work.
3. Provide feedback and guide them as needed.
1. Use the book “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the
Solar System” by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen to
further explore the planets.
2. Have the students create a mini-book about the
planets, using the information they have learned.
1. Review the important points of the lesson by
asking questions such as, “What are planets?” and
“Can you name the eight planets in our solar
 system?”
2. Encourage the students to share their mini-books
and drawings with the class.
H. GENERALIZATIONS:

Have the students complete a worksheet where they

will match the planets with their corresponding
pictures and write at least two characteristics for each
planet.

I. EVALUATION:
1. Have the class create a mobile of the planets using
different materials such as paper, styrofoam balls, and
string.
2. Play a game of “Planet Bingo” where the students
have to correctly identify each planet based on a
given description.
J. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: 3. Watch a short educational video about the planets
and have a class discussion afterwards.

Take note of the students who need additional

assistance in understanding the concept of planets.
Also, reflect on their reactions and level of
engagement during the activities. Use this
information to guide future lessons about the solar
system and space.

K. REFLECTION: