Begin the lesson with a captivating introduction to the outer planets using the video 'The Eight Planets'. This video provides an engaging overview of the solar system, highlighting the unique features of each planet, including the gas giants Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Provide detailed information on the characteristics of the outer planets, focusing on their sizes, compositions, and ring systems. Use the video 'Our Eight Planets' to reinforce these concepts through visual demonstrations.

Explain the reasons behind Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet, emphasizing the differences in its orbit and size compared to the outer planets.

Engage students in a discussion about the differences in orbital periods of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Use the video 'The Solar System' to provide a comprehensive overview of the planets' orbits and their positions in the solar system.

Conduct a hands-on activity where students create models of the outer planets using craft materials. Encourage them to represent the sizes, compositions, and ring systems of each planet.

Assign the 'Outer Planets Fact Sheet' assessment, where students research and fill in details about the outer planets, such as diameter, distance from the Sun, and number of moons. This encourages independent research skills.

Use the 'Space' assessment to check students' understanding of the solar system, including the outer planets. This assessment promotes active reflection and knowledge tracking.

Facilitate a class discussion to review the unique features of each outer planet, such as the number of moons and atmospheric composition. Encourage students to reflect on what they found most interesting about the outer planets.

Conclude the lesson with the 'Review – Space' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of key space science concepts, including the outer planets.