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Unit: Solar System

Level: 4

Timing: 2 weeks (10 sessions)

Aims

To present the content of the solar system To introduce the concept of solar system, revolution, rotation and

representation of the Earth. To make learners aware of and built on prior knowledge of the topic. To help learners understand that using complete sentences to explain

processes is important.Criteria for assessment

Teacher, peer- and self- assessment processes will be used to assess how well learners:

Understand the Solar System Compare the rotation and the revolution movements Recognize the moon phases Locate places on a flat map of the Earth. Use a KWL chart and Venn diagram chart to organize their thinking and

learning. Construct a model of the globe.

Teaching objectives

Content

Introduction of the topic Elements of the solar system Rotation and revolution Phases of the moon Representing the Earth

CognitionProvide learners with opportunities to understand the key concepts and apply them in different contexts.Enable learners to identify the elements of the solar system.Enable learners to explain processes of the solar system.

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Arouse learner’s curiosity to investigate interesting facts.

Culture

Locate Zaragoza, Spain and Europe using different types of maps.Discover the story of Laica.

Communication

Language of learning

Vocabulary: Sun, Moon, Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars… rotation, revolution, axis, spin, full moon, new moon, waxing moon, meridians, parallels, poles.

Key phrases: when…, the…; goes around, it is called.

Understand commands and orders: Go around.

Language for learning

Produce commands and orders: match, define, explain.Language structures to match the cards: this goes here.

Body language to explain rotation and revolution.

Language through learning

Recycle previous knowledge of the planets and solar system.Extend the vocabulary of verbs of movement.

New vocabulary emerging from the simulation.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit learners will be able to:Demonstrate understanding of the concept of Solar System and its related features.Distinguish between rotation and revolution of the Earth.Demonstrate the movement of rotation and revolution.Describe the elements of the solar System.Compare the two movements.

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Identify places on a map.Use the targeted graphic organizers successfully.Use language appropriately.Use a word bank of the topic.

CLIL LESSON PLAN TEACHER’S NOTES

UNIT: SOLAR SYSTEM

SESSIONS: 10

Teaching/learning activitiesLesson 3 and 4

1. Warming-up activity: Students will brainstorm ideas on a KWL chart about the movements of the Earth using the 1, 2, 4 cooperative learning technique. 15’

2. Main activity: Students will match an adapted text with the pictures in groups. 20’ Then, pupils will make a hands-on activity to show understanding of the key contents. 40’

3. Rubric for self-assessment. 15’

Lesson 51. Warming-up activity:

a. Watch a video about rotation and revolution 5’. Pupils know

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that if they take notes the get a star.b. Questions for understanding 5’c. Pupils need to match cards with the definition 5’d. Pupils should be able to express: When the Earth goes around

itself is called rotation. When the Earth goes around the sun is called revolution. 5’

2. Main activities:a. Pupils in groups of 3 have to simulate the movement of

rotation and revolution and show it to the rest of the class. 15’3. Round-up activity:

a. Pupils self-assess themselves using the provided rubric.Instruments for assessment

Teacher monitors group and individual activities.Learners successfully carry out the activities.Learners participation in all tasks and activities.Learners complete graphic organizers.Learners complete self-assessment rubrics.

ScaffoldingLanguage for the teacher

Sit down, please. Let’s get started.Do you remember what we did yesterday?What do you know about…?Listen up, please!Don’t forget to write down all the information.We are going to work in pairs/groups/individually.Do I need to explain it again?If you have questions, raise your hand.Great job!Whole brain teaching technique:

Language for the learners

Language for describing a process.Language of classification as pupils are going to compare.

It goes around…It takes… one day, 365 days…It causes…

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Class-class

Resources Graphic organizers. Computer: videos and Popplet mind map. Fold-ups. Stationary materials.

NotesStudents already know key concepts about the Solar System. Students are about to extend their previous knowledge through active and engaging activities.We’ll provide scaffolding through visual, kinesthetic and hands on activity.