Hello everyone. My name is Dolores and I’ve been interested in Science-based learning all my life! I am really looking forward to the rest of the Modules and how the information can be used in the classroom.
Enquiry-based activity in the Junior Room
Learning Objective:
To investigate the effects colour mixing has on a paper towel.
To ENGAGE the children, I will ask them questions in order to PROMPT them – What will happen when we apply colours to a paper towel?
This will lead to the children WONDERING what will happen when colours are applied to paper towel. They will make PREDICTIONS. This in turn will lead to the children wanting to EXPLORE colours and their effects on materials.
When the children are beginning their INVESTIGATING I will ask them a starter question about materials and which materials would be suitable to use when exploring colours.
The children will share their PREDICTIONS with their peers. We will then CONDUCT THE INVESTIGATION and apply colours to kitchen roll and see the effects. The children will then INTERPRET THE DATA/RESULTS and share their findings with the rest of the class.
The children will TAKE THE NEXT STEP by APPLYING THEIR LEARNING through investigating the use of mixing colours on other materials. They will apply their learning by MAKING CONNECTIONS with other subjects (art).
I will REFLECT on the lesson and ask myself how the lesson went, what could I have adapted or changed and how I could extend the lesson.