I loved the lesson idea ‘Hot and Cold’ as it involves using the sun to learn about it whilst also introducing even the youngest of children to scientific experiments and fair testing.
I would begin the lesson with a song to engage the children’s interest: ‘Mr Golden Sun.’
We would continue as per the lesson with the discussion on the sun as a light and heat source. I would of course make sure that the lesson took place on a warm, sunny day. I would proceed with the investigative part of the lesson – by using the ice cubes to determine if the sun gives off heat.
We would return to the classroom to discuss our predictions and results and elicit further learning on the sun as a source of heat.
I loved the short story activity (which links nicely to drama) where the children must decide if the situation refers to a hot or cold day.
I would finish the lesson with a simple art activity; providing the children with a large circle and inviting them to use yellow and orange crepe paper and glue to fill in the circle and create a sun.