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Mentor Teacher: Peggy Murdock and Marla Phillips School: University of Memphis
Students will learn about the different aspects of the solar system, including Earth, which they will learn
about in depth to understand how life can be sustained on Earth.
LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Students will work in groups and do internet research to create and present a PowerPoint about a planet in the
solar system that addresses everything in the rubric.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
Common Core State StandardScience SPI 0307.6.1 Identify the major components of the solar system, i.e., sun
planets and moons.
ITSE StandardCommunication and Collaboration
o B. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and
formats.
MATERIALS:
Computer
o Internet
o PowerPoint
Assignment handout
Pen/pencil
Textbook
This lesson is a review lesson about the solar systemit will serve as a project grade in place of an exam grade.
Students who are not present during the two days it will take to prepare the presentation will have to take a
written exam in place of the presentation.
Introduction:
First Day: The teacher will explain the project to the students so they understand what they are going to
do before they are broken into groups (900-904)
Second Day: The teacher will again explain to students what is expected of them and remind them that
they need to use the day to create their PowerPoint. (900-904)
Third Day: The teacher will list the order of presentations on the board. (900-902)
Procedures:
First Day:
Second Day:
1. Students will break into their groups and head to the computer lab to make their presentation. (904-940)
2. Students will save their presentation and then return to the classroom to prepare for the next subject. (940-
945)
Third Day:
Closure: The closure of this project will be the students handing in their during presentation note sheets.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
Summative Assessments:
The presentations themselvesshows the students ability to conduct research and put it into a
format that can be used to teach others
The During Presentation Note Sheetshold the students accountable for paying attention during
the presentations.
MODIFICATIONS:
Modifications will not be used for this project as it is a review project that is research based.
The Solar System Presentation Note Sheet
Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Use the table below to collect information about your planet. Make sure to use a lot of details
you will use this sheet to create your presentation.
Planet Name
Distance from
the Sun
Planets orbit
Moons
Planets surface
Temperature
Interesting Fact 1
Interesting Fact 2
Planet: ___________________________________________
1. With your group, use the internet to find information about your planet.
2. Create a PowerPoint that you will present to the class. Your PowerPoint should include
the following:
b. The date
c. A title
e. At least 4 pictures.
f. At least 1 video.