Exploring the Solar System

Objective: Students will explore the solar system via virtual reality and be able to verbally say one attribute of each planet.

Anticipatory Set: Two days ago we blasted off into space using our VR glasses. Yesterday we were able to do a spacewalk around the earth and saw the international space station. Today we are going to check out all the planets in the solar system.

Direct Instruction:
1. Ask students to put on the VR glasses to take a trip into space and explore the different planets of the solar system.
2. Remind students that planets have different attributes. They will need to pay attention to things such as size, shape, color, moons, and distance from the sun.

Guided Practice: Students will put on the glasses and watch as the app shows them the different planets. Students will be able to interact with the planets as they see them show up no the screen.

Closure: I hope that you have enjoyed viewing the different planets in our solar system and have an understanding of our planet.

Independent Practice: Students will create a report about a planet after they have done more research using their smartphones, tablets, computer and encyclopedias.

Required materials: Smartphones, VR headsets, Titan of Space cardboard app.

Assessment: Large groups discussion where students will verbally share one attribute about the planet.