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LAS Writer: EVELYN G. JACINTO Content Editor: BLESSY MAE MADRES
Lesson Topic: Model of the Solar System Quarter 4 Wk. 8 LAS 3
Learning Target: Construct a model of the Solar System showing the relative sizes of the planets
and their relative distances from the Sun MELC S6ES- IVi- j-7
References: Timbol, M. A., 2015, Breaking Through Science 6, Enhanced Teacher’s Manual, Quezon City,
C&E Publishing, pp. 202-205
Fraser, K. 2014, The Solar System: Modeling the relative sizes of the planets [online]
perkinselearning.org. Available at: https://www.perkinselearning.org/accessible-
science/activities/solar-system-modeling-relative-sizes-planets (Accessed 13 April 2021)

Content

Construct a Model of the Solar System

Our solar system is a group of planets and other space material orbiting the sun. The planets are
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Example

Activity

Construct or make your own model of the solar system using the given scaled model below as the
basis of your calculation. You may use any materials available at your home. Below is the Rubric on how
you will be graded. Submit your output to your Science Teacher. Be creative and have fun!

Relative distance from the

Planet Scaled diameter (mm)
Sun (million Km)
Mercury 3.5 58
Venus 8.6 108
Earth 9.1 150
Mars 4.9 228
Jupiter 102.1 778
Saturn 86.1 1427
Uranus 36.5 2870
Neptune 35.4 4497
 Rubric of Constructing a Model of the Solar System

Criteria Possible Points Points Received

10
1. The model is properly labeled.
25
2. The Sun and the planets are in correct
order.
25
3. The model shows the relative sizes and
distances of the different planets.
25
4. The model is made of recyclable
materials.
15
5. Each planet has a short description.
Total 100