Lesson Plan: The Sun

Grade Level: 9th Grade De-Streamed Science

Objective: Students will be able to understand the properties of the Sun, its role in the solar system, and its impact on Earth.

Materials: - PowerPoint presentation on the Sun - Video on the Sun - Interactive activity on the Sun - Worksheets on the Sun

Introduction (10 minutes): - Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about the Sun. Write their responses on the board. - Explain that the Sun is a star and the center of our solar system. - Show a picture of the Sun and ask students to describe what they see.

Body (40 minutes): - Use the PowerPoint presentation to teach students about the properties of the Sun, including its size, temperature, and composition. - Show the video on the Sun to help students visualize the concepts. - Conduct an interactive activity where students can create a model of the Sun using materials such as clay or playdough. - Discuss the role of the Sun in the solar system, including its gravitational pull on the planets and its impact on Earth’s climate and weather patterns.

Conclusion (10 minutes): - Distribute worksheets on the Sun for students to complete independently or in pairs. - Review the key concepts covered in the lesson and ask students to share one thing they learned about the Sun. - Encourage students to continue learning about the Sun and its impact on our planet.

Assessment: - Worksheets on the Sun will be collected and graded for completion and accuracy. - Students will be assessed on their participation in the interactive activity and their ability to answer questions during the lesson.