Class: Primary 6

Term: 1st Term

Week: 4

Age: 11 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Curriculum Theme: Basic Science

Previous Lesson: Solar System: The Earth’s Gravity
Topic: The Earth And The Movement
Content: Earth Rotation, Earth Revolution

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Describe the rotation and revolution of the Earth.
Identify the differences between rotation and revolution

Affective Domain:

Show appreciation for the Earth’s movement and its effects on day and night.

Psychomotor Domain:

Demonstrate the Earth’s rotation and revolution using a globe or a model.

Social Domain:

Collaborate in groups to discuss the effects of the Earth’s movement on daily life.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from BYJU’S – Earth Rotation and Revolution
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A globe or a model of the Earth
A flashlight (to represent the Sun)
Diagrams of the solar system
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the Earth’s movements—rotation and revolution—is crucial because it helps pupils comprehend fundamental concepts like day and night, seasons, and time zones, which are essential in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are already familiar with the basic structure of the solar system and the concept of gravity, which lays the groundwork for understanding the Earth’s movements.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

Learning Area: The Earth and The Movement

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Direct Instruction	Set Induction	The teacher starts by reviewing the concept of the solar system, emphasizing the Earth’s position relative to other planets.	Listen and respond to questions about the solar system.	Pupils recall the Earth’s location in the solar system.
Step 2: Earth Rotation	10 mins	Demonstration	Visual Learning	The teacher uses a globe and flashlight to demonstrate the Earth’s rotation, explaining how it causes day and night.	Observe and ask questions about the demonstration.	Pupils understand how the Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
Step 3: Earth Revolution	10 mins	Demonstration	Hands-On Activity	The teacher shows how the Earth revolves around the Sun using a model, explaining the concept of a year and seasons.	Participate in the demonstration by moving the globe around the “Sun.”	Pupils learn how the Earth’s revolution leads to seasons.
Step 4: Differences Between Rotation and Revolution	5 mins	Discussion	Question and Answer	The teacher asks pupils to differentiate between rotation and revolution and their effects on the Earth.	Answer the teacher’s questions and engage in a discussion.	Pupils distinguish between rotation and revolution.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Lecture	Interactive Lecture	The teacher summarizes the lesson and writes key points on the board for pupils to copy.	Copy notes from the board.	Pupils consolidate their learning through note-taking.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Oral Questioning	Recap and Review	The teacher asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic.	Answer the questions and ask for clarification if needed.	Pupils demonstrate comprehension of the Earth’s movements.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Review of Key Points	The teacher recaps the lesson and connects it to real-life experiences, like why we have day and night.	Listen to the teacher’s summary and ask any final questions.	Pupils relate the Earth’s movements to daily life.

Lesson Content

The Earth and The Movement

The Earth is one of the planets in our solar system, which also includes Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is uniquely positioned to support life.

Rotation: The Earth spins on its axis, an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole. This spinning motion is called rotation, and it takes approximately 24 hours to complete one rotation. This rotation is what causes day and night. When your part of the Earth faces the Sun, it is day, and when it faces away, it is night.

Revolution: Besides rotating, the Earth also revolves around the Sun. This revolution takes about 365.25 days to complete one full orbit. This movement is responsible for the changing seasons as different parts of the Earth get varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Differences between Rotation and Revolution:

While both movements involve the Earth, rotation refers to the Earth spinning on its axis, causing day and night, whereas revolution refers to the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, which leads to the changing seasons.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Explain what happens during the Earth’s rotation.
Describe the Earth’s revolution around the Sun.
Differentiate between rotation and revolution.
Identify the effects of the Earth’s rotation and revolution on daily life.

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The Earth And The Movement (Primary 6)