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Our Home Planet: Earth

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Lesson Plan

Our Home Planet: Earth

Identify the planet we live on

In this lesson, students will learn about the planet Earth, the planet we call home. Through a short video and an engaging worksheet activity, students will explore Earth's unique characteristics and its place in the solar system. This lesson is crucial for building foundational knowledge about our planet and fostering an appreciation for Earth's environment and resources.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: Who Am I? A Philosophical Inquiry, and Worksheet: Earth Exploration

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about the solar system.
  • Ask students if they know which planet we live on.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Earth Exploration' worksheet.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, assisting non-verbal students with visual aids and gestures.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts through drawings or written responses.

Step 4

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the key points about Earth.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about our planet.
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Worksheet

Earth Exploration

This worksheet helps students explore the unique features of Earth, encouraging them to identify and describe the planet we live on.

What is the name of the planet we live on?

It's the third planet from the Sun.







Draw a picture of Earth and label its main features (e.g., oceans, continents).








List three things that make Earth unique compared to other planets.








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