Learning Area SCIENCE Grade Level 6

W7-8 Quarter 4th Date

I. LESSON TITLE Planets in the Solar System
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Construct a model of the solar system showing the relative sizes of the
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) planets and their relative distances from the Sun.
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Planets / Characteristics of planets in solar system
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: DAY 1)
You have learned from the previous lesson that planets differ in many characteristics such as their average
temperature and distance from the Sun. They also differ in size, mass, rate of rotation, revolution, and the number
of rings and moons. This time, you will construct a model of the solar system showing the relative sizes of the planets
and their relative distance from the Sun.

Study the table below on the relative distance and size of planets:
Planet Size
Planets Distance from the Sun
(Equatorial diameter in km)
Mercury 58 million km 4 880 km
Venus 108 million km 12 104 km
Earth 149 million km 12 750 km
Mars 227 million km 6 788 km
Jupiter 774 million km 142 984 km
Saturn 1.4 billion km 120 536 km
Uranus 2.9 billion km 51 118 km
Neptune 4.5 billion km 49 532 km

D. Development (Time Frame: DAY 2-3)

Learning Task 1: Complete the table by converting the measured distance of planets into centimeters (cm)
using the scale 1 cm = 10 million km. Write your answer on your answer sheets. Make use of the following formula
as an example in converting the distance into the given scale.

Example computation of distance of Mercury:

Scaled distance = distance from the sun x 1 cm
10,000,000 km

Scaled distance = 58,000,000 km x 1 cm

10,000,000 km

Scaled distance = 5.8 x 1 cm = 5.8 cm

Scaled distance into

Planet Distance from the Sun
centimeters
Mercury 58 million km 5.8 cm
Venus 108 million km
Earth 149 million km
Mars 227 million km
Jupiter 774 million km
Saturn 1.4 billion km
Uranus 2.9 billion km
Neptune 4.5 billion km
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Learning Task 2: The Planets

Arrange the planets in increasing order by placing 1 on the planet, which corresponds to the least and 8 on
the planet, which corresponds to the most, based on the given properties. Column no. 1 is given as an example.

Properties
Planets Orbit/Period Size Distance from Temperature No. of Moons
the Sun
Mercury 1
Venus 2
Earth 3
Mars 4
Jupiter 5
Saturn 6
Uranus 7
Neptune 8

Learning Task 3: Complete the table by converting the measured size of planets into centimeters (cm) using the
scale 1 cm = 1 000 km. Write your answer on your answer sheets. Make use of the following formula as an example
of converting the size into the given scale.

Example computation of size of Mercury:

Scaled size = planet size x 1 cm
1,000 km

Scaled size = 4,880 km x 1 cm

1,000 km

Scaled size = 4.88 x 1 cm = 4.88 cm

Planet Size
Planet Scaled size into centimeters
(Equatorial diameter in km)
Mercury 4 880 km 4.88 cm
Venus 12 104 km
Earth 12 750 km
Mars 6 788 km
Jupiter 142 984 km
Saturn 120 536 km
Uranus 51 118 km
Neptune 49 532 km

E. Engagement (Time Frame: DAY 4-6)

Learning Task 4: Using any available materials from home, make your own model of the solar system. The following
are the suggested color and size of the planets:

Mercury (orange) – 3 cm Jupiter (brownish with a red spot) – 10 cm

Venus (yellow) – 5 cm Saturn (yellow with red ring) – 10 cm
Earth (blue) – 5 cm Uranus (green) – 8 cm
Mars (red) – 4 cm Neptune (blue) – 8 cm
Sun (yellow) – 25 cm
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The illustration below serves as your guide.

Photo from https://images.app.goo.gl/DS7zhGTEa6BAUosm6

Rubric in Assessing Learner’s Individual Model of Solar System

Present Not present
Assessment Criteria
(10 points) (1 point)
1. I used different available materials at home.
2. I followed the suggested sizes of each planet.
3. I used the suggested colors in making each planet.
4. I have created a 3D craft object.
5. I made a complete model with all the needed
members of the solar system.
Total Score

A. Assimilation (Time Frame: DAY 7)

Learning Task 5:

Create a comic strip comparing the planet Earth’s unique characteristics with another chosen planet. Be
guided by the scoring rubrics below in making your comic strip.

Scoring Rubric for Comic Strip

YES NO
Criteria 5 points 1 point
1. Content – real and unique characteristics of the two planets are
present.
2. Comparison of characteristics are detailed in the comic strip.
3. Differences between two planets were discussed in the comic strip.
4. Pictures or illustrations used are appropriate for the content.
5. The text is easy to read and understand
6. Execution is neat and clear
Total Score:
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V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: DAY 8)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)

Direction: Using the scale 1cm = 100 000 km, complete the table below using the given data or information found
at the Introduction (Day 1) part. Write your converted or scaled measurement in the table. Make use of the
following formulas in converting the planets’ distance and size into the given scale.

Formulas:
Scaled distance = actual planet’s distance from the sun x 1 cm
1000,000 km

Scaled size = actual planet size x 1 cm

100,000 km

Scaled
Planets Scaled Planet Size
Distance from the Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: DAY 9)

• Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5
Number 2 Number 4

VII. REFERENCES Science Beyond Borders 6 Textbook pp. 214-221.

https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/6846
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/6848
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/6850
https://images.app.goo.gl/DS7zhGTEa6BAUosm6
Prepared by: PHIL CHRISTIAN A. MERINO Checked by: Carmela Ezcel A. Orogo
Jee-Ann O. Borines
Abner L. Pureza
Ronaldo P. Bago