GRADE 6 School: Macangao Central Elementary School Grade Level GRADE 6
Teacher: MELFE JOHN G. CEREZO Subject SCIENCE
LESSON Date Grading Period 4th QUARTER
PLAN Time Number of Days 1 DAY
I. OBJECTIVES
The learners demonstrate understanding of the different characteristics of
A. CONTENT STANDARD
planets in the solar system.
The learners should be able to make a poster showing appreciation of the
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD
characteristics of planet Earth to support life
C. LEARNING COMPETENCY /
OBJECTIVES Compare the planets of the solar system (LC S6ES-IVg-h-6)
(WITH MELC CODE)
II. CONTENT: THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND IT’S PLANETS
III. LEARNING
Science– Grade 6 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 4 – Module 6: Compare
RESOURCES
Planets in the Solar System First Edition, 2020
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide Pages MELCS – 4th Quarter page 508
Curriculum Guide DIWA TEACHER’s MANUAL pages 42-44
2. Learner’s Materials Pages SLM Science 6 pages 1-9
3. Textbook Pages DIWA Textbook pages 256 -263
4. Additional Materials from
[Link]
Learning Resources (LR) Portal
B. Other Learning
Powerpoint presentation, projector, Printed Letters, coupon bond
Resources
C. Process Skills Comparing, classifying, predicting, Inquiry
D. Value Integration Showing appreciation to our planet
IV. PROCEDURES
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES:
PRAYER & CHECKING OF ATTENDANCE
Motivation/Review
ENGAGE
(10 MINS)
Before we start our lesson. I have here jumbled letters on the board. Now,
arrange the following letter to form a word. Who can guess?
Pupil: Solar System
1. Show a video clip. Solar System 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
2. Ask the pupils to answer the word search based on the video
presented.
EXPLORE
(15 MINS)
3. The pupils are expected to say something about the planet/s they
found.
Discussion:
Ask the following questions to the pupils:
1. What are the components of the solar system?
Pupils: The solar system is composed of the Sun and all the objects that travel
around it. The Sun is orbited by planets and their moons, asteroids, comets and
other heavenly bodies.
2. What are the eight planets in the solar system?
Pupils: The eight planets in the solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
3. What are the inner planets?
Pupils: The first four planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called
terrestrial or inner planets. They are solid and are mostly made up of rocks and
metal; they do not have rings. These are the planets closer to the Sun. Among
the four terrestrial planets Earth has one moon, Mars has two moons, Mercury
and Venus has none. The terrestrial planets have common features such as
mountains and volcanoes.
4. What are the outer planets?
Answer: The last four planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are outer
or Jovian planets. They are called gas giants. These gas giants are so-called
because they are much larger than other planets and are mostly made up of
gas. They are set-apart from the terrestrial planets by the asteroid belt. All of
these gas giants have rings and moons. Of the four gas giants Saturn has the
most prominent ring.
5. What are the compositions of the planets?
Answer: The terrestrial or inner planets have solid surfaces. These planets are
small and mostly made up of rock and metal. They have silicate mantle
surrounding a metallic core composed mostly of iron. The Jovian or outer
planets are made up of hydrogen and helium and they have small rocky core.
Aside from being called gas giants, Uranus and Neptune are also called ice
EXPLAIN giants. The ice giants have interior composition of compounds like water,
(15 MINS) methane and ammonia.
Related Activity:
Let’s Compare and Contrast!
Using the T-chart, compare and contrast the characteristics of the inner and
outer planets. Choose your answer from the box.
Earth is the only planet in the solar system where human beings live. This is
the only planet we can call our home. There are water, oxygen, and the right
condition that can support life, which other planets do not have. How can you
show appreciation to our very own planet Earth? How will you take care of the
Earth? Make a poster that shows your appreciation of the planet Earth to
support life and how to take care of it. Use one whole sheet of long bond paper
and any coloring materials of your choice. Be guided by the following rubrics:
EXTEND
(10MINS)
(W/VALUES INTEGRATION)
Read each item carefully and answer the following questions by writing the
letter of the correct answer.
1. Which planet in the solar system has the characteristics that can support
life?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Neptune
2. Which of the following statements describes the inner planets?
A. They are small and made of ice and gas.
B. They are large and made up mostly of gas.
C. They are large and made of gases and metal.
D. They are solid and made up of rocks and metals
3. Which one has the highest average temperature among the inner planets?
A. Mars B. Earth C. Venus D. Mercury
4. Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
EVALUATE
A. Venus B. Uranus C. Mercury D. Neptune
(5MINS)
5. Based on Table 2, what is the smallest planet in the solar system?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Neptune
6. Which of the following is the largest planet?
A. Mars B. Jupiter C. Uranus D. Neptune
7. Which planet has a surface temperature of -63 C?
A. Mars B. Earth C. Venus D. Neptune
8. Which among the planets has extensive and complex ring system?
A. Saturn B. Jupiter C. Uranus D. Neptune
9. Which planet is the brightest object in the sky?
A. Venus B. Uranus C. Mercury D. Neptune
10. Which of the eight planets is known as the blue planet?
A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Mercury D. Neptune
ASSIGNMENT Use the Venn diagram to compare the inner and outer planets. The middle
section represents the characteristics of the inner and the outer planets have in
common.
A represents the characteristics of the inner planets that are different from the
outer planets. B represents the characteristics of the outer planets that are
different from the inner planets. Choose your answer from the box.
Prepared and demonstrated by:
MELFE JOHN G. CEREZO
Teacher I Applicant
