Galaxies and the Universe 5E Lesson Plan | Earth & Space Science | Grades 9–12

Galaxies and the Universe 5E Lesson Plan is a complete 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) lesson plan for high school Earth & Space Science (grades 9–12) on Galaxies and the Universe.

Pairs with: Galaxies and the Universe Slide Show Presentation; Galaxies and the Universe Guided Notes; Galaxies and the Universe Lesson Quiz; Galaxies and the Universe Vocabulary Words & Definitions.

Sections: 1. Engage; 2. Explore; 3. Explain; 4. Elaborate; 5. Evaluate. Sample item: “1. Where is our Solar System located in the Milky Way?”

What's inside: 5E Lesson Plan (editable .docx + PDF, about 907 words, 4 pages).

Standards: HS-ESS1-2 — Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.

Resource type: 5E Lesson Plan. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Follow the five phases over one to two class periods; the plan lists objectives, materials, and teacher moves for each phase. Built for high school Earth & Space Science, grades 9–12.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.