Class project on the planets in the Solar System
Introduction:
I would elicit prior knowledge about the planets from the children. I would then play the Planet Song for the class. What are the names of the planets? What do each of the planets look like? How are they different form each other?
Exploration:
The class will be divided into 8 groups representing each of the planets. What would life be like on each planet. What are the dimensions and temperature of each planet.Research can be completed using I Pads via Epic and Britannica. They would also create a Learning Path so the information can be shared to the class on line.
Extension activities
Art- Painting of each planet created using paint sponging.
Project work displayed on A3 card and also online via a learning path.
Planet song played for the class. A child will hod up a picture of their planet when it is mentioned in the song.
A child can also hold up a picture of their planet and demonstrate the order in which they revolve around the sun.