Day and Night activity.
I think this is a brilliant way to teach the children about why and how we have day and night. I would begin with a discussion about the sky in the daytime and what we can see. What does it look like? Will it look the same at both breaks? This would be a good opportunity to go outside and take some photos to compare the sky at different times of the day. This is an easy way to introduce technology and a movement break to the lesson. I thought that sticking the bears on the globe(ball) and shining the lamp was a really good way of showing the children how it is day in one country but night in another. I also liked that the children could face and turn away from the light depending on if the teachers calls day or night. It is a very interactive and inclusive activity. I would like to do the Art activity using the fabric to conclude.
I also really like the Earth mosaics and the Planet song. I will definitely use those in my class next year.