Lesson Plan: “Exploring the Solar System”

Level: Intermediate

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to discuss and describe the solar system, identify key vocabulary related to space, and engage in a group discussion about the video.

Materials: - Video: “Exploring the Solar System” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345) - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with vocabulary exercises - Chart paper and markers

Warm-up (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever wondered about the solar system or if they know any interesting facts about it. 2. Write their responses on the board and encourage a brief discussion.

Lead-in activities (10 minutes): 1. Show the video “Exploring the Solar System” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345) to the class. 2. After watching the video, ask students to share their initial thoughts and impressions. 3. Elicit any questions they may have about the solar system based on the video.

Vocabulary exercises (15 minutes): 1. Distribute handouts with vocabulary exercises related to the solar system. 2. Instruct students to complete the exercises individually or in pairs. 3. After they finish, review the answers as a class, clarifying any doubts or questions.

After watching activities (20 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. 2. Provide each group with chart paper and markers. 3. Instruct the groups to create a mind map or poster summarizing the key information they learned from the video. 4. Encourage them to include visuals, labels, and important vocabulary. 5. After they finish, have each group present their mind map or poster to the class. 6. Facilitate a class discussion by asking questions such as: - What did you find most interesting about the video? - What new information did you learn about the solar system? - How do you think space exploration benefits humanity? - Do you think humans will ever be able to live on other planets? Why or why not?

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Summarize the main points discussed during the class. 2. Encourage students to continue exploring the topic of space and the solar system in their free time. 3. Provide additional resources or websites for further research if desired.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the class’s pace and needs.