The Solar System · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.3.2.1.1 - Understand the movement of non-planetary bodies in the solar system

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

describe the movement of comets and asteroids in the solar system, including their orbits and speeds.
compare and contrast the movement of comets and asteroids, stating at least three similarities and three differences.
construct a simple diagram showing the paths of a comet and an asteroid around the Sun.
explain why comets develop tails as they approach the Sun and why the tails always point away from the Sun.
research and present information on a named comet or asteroid using available sources such as textbooks or the internet.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: The Solar System (3.2)
Content standard: B9.3.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of other non-planetary bodies such as comets, asteroids, and their relationship with the solar system
Indicator: B9.3.2.1.1 - Understand the movement of non-planetary bodies in the solar system
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 103
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Research for information on the movement of non-planetary bodies in the solar system. E.g. asteroids and comets.
2. Compare and contrast the movement of the non-planetary bodies in the solar system.