Grade 6 Science — Term 3, Week 6
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T3 G6
Day 1: The Solar System
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe the solar system's scale and the role of gravity. |
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| Materials | Scale model, diagram |
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| Key vocabulary | solar system, planet, orbit, gravity, scale |
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| Engage (starter) | "How vast is our solar system?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: build a scale model; discuss gravity holding orbits; tap-to-reveal the solar system. |
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| Plenary (close) | What force holds planets in orbit? |
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| Assessment | Describes the solar system. |
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| Teacher notes | Recaps Term 1 space. |
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Day 2: Stars and the Sun
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe stars and how the Sun produces energy. |
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| Materials | Star diagrams, Sun images |
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| Key vocabulary | star, Sun, energy, fusion, distance |
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| Engage (starter) | "What powers the Sun and other stars?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: discuss stars as energy-producing balls of gas; note distances; tap-to-reveal how stars shine. |
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| Plenary (close) | What is our nearest star? |
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| Assessment | Describes stars. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep fusion simple. |
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Day 3: Galaxies and the Universe
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe galaxies and the scale of the universe. |
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| Materials | Galaxy images |
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| Key vocabulary | galaxy, Milky Way, universe, vast, billions |
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| Engage (starter) | "What lies beyond our galaxy?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: explore galaxies and place Earth in the Milky Way in the vast universe; tap-to-reveal galaxies. |
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| Plenary (close) | What galaxy do we live in? |
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| Assessment | Describes the universe. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce the vast scale. |
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Day 4: Space Exploration
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe how and why we explore space. |
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| Materials | Telescope, probe, mission pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | telescope, satellite, probe, mission, discover |
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| Engage (starter) | "How does exploring space help us?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: explore space technology and missions; discuss discoveries and benefits; tap-to-reveal exploration. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a way we explore space. |
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| Assessment | Describes space exploration. |
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| Teacher notes | Spark STEM interest. |
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Day 5: Review: The Universe
Grade 6 Science · Term 3, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate the solar system, stars, and galaxies. |
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| Materials | Models, review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, solar system, star, galaxy |
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| Engage (starter) | "Cosmic explorer challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model the solar system and place it in the universe at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Order: planet, solar system, galaxy, universe. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce cosmic scale. |
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