Objective: Recognize the uniqueness of Earth, being the only planet in

the solar system with properties necessary to support life.

Subject: Earth and Science

Grade Level: Grade 11

Learning across curriculum:

1. Mathematics: Calculate the distance between Earth and other planets in the solar
system.

2. Social Studies: Explore the impact of Earth's unique properties on the

development of civilizations.

3. Biology: Investigate how Earth's unique characteristics contribute to the diversity

of life forms.

Review Motivation:

1. Show a video clip of astronauts describing the beauty and uniqueness of Earth.

2. Conduct a class discussion on the importance of Earth's properties in supporting

life.

3. Display images of different planets and ask students to identify the unique
features of Earth.

Activity 1: Earth's Unique Properties

Materials: Pictures of planets, chart paper, markers

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups.

2. Provide each group with pictures of different planets.

3. Ask groups to identify and list the unique properties of each planet.
4. Have a representative from each group present their findings to the class.

5. Create a chart on the board or chart paper to compare the unique properties of
Earth with other planets.

Rubrics:

Criteria: Identification of unique properties of Earth and other planets

Points: 10

Assessment questions:

1. What are the unique properties of Earth that differentiate it from other planets?

2. How do these unique properties contribute to the support of life on Earth?

Analysis:

Discuss the findings from the activity and emphasize the importance of Earth's
unique properties in sustaining life. Connect the concepts to the objective of
recognizing Earth's uniqueness.

Activity 2: Life on Other Planets

Materials: Internet access, research materials

Instructions:

1. Assign each student a different planet to research.

2. Instruct students to gather information about the possibility of life on their assigned
planet.

3. Encourage students to consider the planet's unique properties and how they affect
the potential for life.

4. Have students present their findings to the class.

Rubrics:

Criteria: Research on the possibility of life on assigned planet

Points: 15

Assessment questions:

1. Based on your research, is there a possibility of life on your assigned planet? Why
or why not?

2. How do the unique properties of Earth contribute to its ability to support life?

Analysis:

Engage in a class discussion to compare the potential for life on different planets and
how Earth's unique properties play a significant role in supporting life.

Activity 3: Designing a Habitable Planet

Materials: Art supplies, poster paper

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups.

2. Instruct each group to design a poster of a habitable planet.

3. Encourage students to consider Earth's unique properties and incorporate them

into their designs.

4. Have groups present their posters to the class, explaining the features that make
their planet habitable.

Rubrics:

Criteria: Design of a habitable planet incorporating Earth's unique properties

Points: 20

Assessment questions:

1. How did you incorporate Earth's unique properties into your planet design?

2. What are the essential features that make a planet habitable?

Analysis:

Evaluate the creativity and understanding of Earth's unique properties demonstrated

by each group's poster. Discuss the importance of these properties in sustaining life.

Abstraction:

Summarize the key points discussed throughout the activities, emphasizing the
uniqueness of Earth and its properties necessary for supporting life.

Application:

Provide students with a real-life problem related to Earth's uniqueness, such as

designing a sustainable habitat on another planet. Ask students to consider Earth's
properties and apply their knowledge to create a feasible solution.

Assessment:

Teachers can assess students' learning through various means, such as written
quizzes, oral presentations, and group discussions. Rubrics can be used to assess
students' understanding of Earth's unique properties and their ability to apply this
knowledge to real-life situations.

Assignment:

For homework, students can research and write a short essay on the impact of
Earth's unique properties on the development of life forms. They should include
specific examples and evidence to support their arguments.