How to Play
Official Field Guide & Instructions
🏟️ playground Blueprint
Setup the game area exactly like this diagram
Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Moon
Mars
👀 Observer 1
👀 Observer 2
👀 Observer 3
Visual Key: Sun in center (on its own orbit), Planets on elliptical orbits, Moon orbiting Earth, Observers standing outside.
1
Gather the Team (13 Players)
Select your students for the following roles:
☀️ 1 Sun
🌍 1 Earth
🌙 1 Moon
🪐 7 Planets
🔭 3 Observers
2
Draw the Layout
Use chalk or lime powder on the playground:
- Sun's Spot: Draw a central orbit/spot for the Sun.
- Planetary Orbits: Draw 8 elliptical orbits around the Sun.
- Moon's Path: Draw a small orbit around the Earth's path.
- Placement: Tag players with names and help them stand on their respective orbits.
3
The Enactment Flow
The game proceeds with 3 key interactions initiated by the Observers.
Phase 1: The Sun
Observer 1 asks: "Where is Sun?"
🌞 Sun replies, demonstrating Rotation & Revolution (around Galaxy).
Phase 2: The Earth
Observer 2 asks: "Where is Earth?"
🌍 Earth replies, spinning (day/night) and walking (seasons).
📜 Special Moment: 3 Players recite the "Dust Poem" (Nazm).
Phase 3: The Moon
Observer 3 asks: "Where is Moon?"
🌙 Moon replies, showing how it reflects light.
4
Closing & Reflection
- 🎵 Entire class recites the Moon Poem.
- 🧘 Students close eyes to visualize the solar system ("Colorful Images").
- 🗣️ Teacher provides feedback and asks: "Have you enjoyed the Solar System Game?"
📝 Note for Instructors
Designed for General Line Teachers (English, SST, Science, Math, PET). Play as per availability of time and space.