DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN GRADE IV

I. Objectives
A. Content Standard
The learner will able to understand the Structure of the Sun.
B. Performance Standard
The learners can differentiate various layers of the Sun and their
functions.
C. Learning Competencies
Draw a model of Structure of the Sun.

II. Content/Subject Matter

Topic: Structure of the Sun
III. Learning Resources
References:https://cesar.esa.int/upload/201807/
the_suns_structure_booklet.pdf
Pinterest
Materials: PPT, Pictures
IV. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Pupil’s Activity
1. Sing and Dance

2. Drill
I am going to show you a picture. Can “Ann raised her hand”
you tell me what is it ?

Ma’am, it is a picture a Sun

Very Good Ann, yes it is a Sun.

A. Review previous lesson
Structure of the Earth

Underline the correct answer below.

1. It is the the outer layer of the earth
and is made of solid rock, mostly basalt
and granite.
Crust/Mantle/Core Crust
2. It is the centre of the earth and is
made up of two parts: the liquid outer
core and solid inner core.
Crust/Mantle/Core Core
3. It consists of hot, dense, iron, and
magnesium-rich solid rock.
Crust/Mantle/Core Mantle

B. Establishing the purpose of the

lesson
Class, I have here a picture . Can you “Erica raised her hand”
identify what is it class? Ma’am, it is a sun.

How the sun helps us as humans? Ma’am sunlight reduces your blood pressure
and sun exposure reduces cancer risk.

Very Good!

C. Presenting instances of the new

lesson
Kindly give some example of Structure
of the Sun? “Mae raised her hand”
The Core, Radiative Zone, Covection Zone
Very Good!Thankyou Mae.
Anyone who have an answer?
“Justin raised his hand”
The photosphere, Corona and Chromesphere
Ma’am

Very Good!

Kindly read the definition of the layers

in Structure of the Sun.

The core:The core of the Sun is the source of

all its energy. The amount of energy produced
is nearly continuous, so we do not see a “Students read the definitions”
considerable variation in its brightness nor the
heat that is given off. The core has a very high
temperature and the material it is composed
of is very dense due to the extremely high
pressure. It is the combination of these two
properties that creates an environment where
nuclear reactions can take place. These
nuclear reactions always produce heavier
elements on the periodic table.
 The Radiative zone: The transport of energy
from the Sun’s core (where it is produced) to
the regions that surround it can be done by
transferring it by radiation. This is how it
travels from the center of the Sun to the outer
regions, hence the name “radiative zone”.
Through this area of the solar interior, the
energy (in the form of radiation) is transmitted
by its interaction with the particles in the
surrounding. Some atoms are able to remain
intact in the radiation zone, since the
temperature is slightly cooler than what it is in
the core. These particles are capable to absorb
energy, stock it for a short time, and then later
release that energy as new radiation. In this
way the generated energy in the core is
passed from one atom to another, wandering
on an upwards path, through the radiation
zone.
The convection zone: The energy that is
initially created in the core needs a new
transport mechanism to carry on its passage
to the Sun’s surface once it is out of the
radiation zone. This is necessary since the
temperature is relatively cool outside of the
radiation zone (2 million degrees Kelvin
compared to 5 million in the radiation zone).
Atoms will absorb energy much more easily at
this temperature, but they do not release it so
readily since their surrounding is cool and
dense. Therefore, the energy transfer by
radiation slows down considerably. The atoms
are heated up by absorbing the and rise
through the convection zone, bringing this
energy (heat) towards the surface.
The photosphere: The photosphere is also
named the apparent surface of the Sun. Since
the Sun is wholly made of gas, there is no solid
surface (like there is on Earth). However,
when we observe the Sun, there is a depth
past which the density of the gas becomes so
high that we cannot see through it. This region
is called the photosphere, or as mentioned the
apparent surface. This is the disk that one sees
in the sky when one looks at the Sun through
a telescope that has a filter, or as a projection
on, for example, a sheet of paper
 The chromosphere: The chromosphere is the
layer above the photosphere and is thicker
than it.The core of the Sun is the source of all
its energy With a very low density, it´s
impossible to observe it without narrowband
filters or during a total solar eclipse due to the
brightness of the photosphere behind it.
Furthermore it’s less dense than the
photosphere.

D. Discussing new concepts and

practicing new skills #1

Instruction:Label the layers of the Sun.

Radiative Zone Chromosphere

Conviction Zone Photosphere
Core

Core
Radiative Zone
Conviction

Chomosphere

Photosphere
E. Discussing new concepts and
practicing new skills #2
Lets answer this together.
Fill in the Blank. Choose your answer
in the box below.

1. The _____ is the source of all its

energy. 1. Core
2. The _______ is the layer above the 2. Chromosphere
photosphere and is thicker than it. 3. Photosphere
3. The ________ is also named the 4. Convection Zone
apparent surface of the Sun. 5. Radiative Zone
4. __________ that is initially
created in the core needs a new
transport mechanism to carry on its
passage to the Sun’s surface once it
is out of the radiation zone.
5. _______ Of the transport of energy
from the Sun’s core (where it is
produced) to the regions that surround
it can be done by transferring it by
radiation.

Radiative Zone Chromosphere

Conviction Zone Photosphere

Core

Very Good ! You are all correct !

F. Developing mastery
Every Group yourselves into 3 groups.
Every group must draw a Structure of Each Group draw a Structure of the Sun
the Sun.
Everybody! Ready Set Go !
G. Finding practical applications of
concepts and skills in daily living
1 half paper
With your everyday activities,list down “Students list their answers”
what are the things you do when its hot
because of the Sun?

H. Making Generalizations and

abstractions about the lesson
“Students gave 3 examples and definitions.
Based on the Structure of the Sun we
discuss , kindly give 3 examples and
give their definition .

I. Evaluating learning
Find the words on the box below.
G C H D K L
1. CORE
H O P H R N
2. PHOTOSPHERE
C N H Y A R
3. CHROMOSPHERE
H V O C D S
R E T S I K 4. RADIATIVE ZONE
O C O V A G 5. CONVECTION ZONE
M T S C T U
O I P O I F
S O H R V H
P N E E E F
H Z R O Z F
E O E N O G
R N Y J N J
E E R H E R

Very Good , you are all do a good job for

today!

J. Additional activities for application Goodbye Ma’am!

or Assignment
For assignment:Create a Model of
Structure of the Sun

Thank you Class. Goodbye!