Hi all,
My name is Claire Dempsey, I have been mainly teaching in the Senior Classes but am moving to Junior Infants in September so a big change awaits.
My favourite fact about Space is that Jupiter is heavier than all the other planets put together.
Reflection/Inquiry based activity
Using toys to explore the forces of pushing and pulling
Sorting into sets a variety of toys into different groups. Which ones require a push or pull to make it move?
Questioning the children on any other ways they could make the toys move. E.g. Blowing
Are there ways to make the toys go faster or slower?
Which toys move fastest and are easiest to push?
Which toys need a big push to move them?
Which toys need a small push to move them?
Using our chairs and tables in the classroom to explore the forces of push and pull.
Talking about practical ways that we use the different forces of pushing and pulling – Opening doors/Windows etc.