The activity set I would choose to teach would be the ‘The Moon’ as it’s a topic I feel that could be reached in a fun and emgaging way. Teaching young children about the moon can be both fun and educational through an inquiry-based approach. The inquiry method encourages children to ask questions, explore, and engage actively in their learning.
I would begin with a simple question: “What do you know about the Moon?” . I would encourage the children to share their thoughts and any experiences they have, such as seeing the moon at night.
I would then show pictures or videos of the Moon and ask, “What do you notice about the Moon?” and “How does it look?”
I would then bring the children into a darkened room to demonstrate the moon phases. In a darkened room, use the flashlight, globe, and smaller ball to demonstrate the phases of the moon. I would explain and show the children how the moon doesn’t produce its own light but reflects the Sun’s light.
I would let the children hold the balls and flashlight to explore how the moon appears differently from various angles.
We would discuss what we observed during the demonstration.I would simplify explanations, and focus on how the Sun lights up different parts of the Moon. I would introduce the concept of the Moon’s phases in a simple way, using terms like “full moon,” “crescent,” and “new moon.”I would then have the children share their drawings and describe what they learned or found interesting.
In the closure of the lesson I would ask the children “What new thing did you learn about the Moon today?” or “Why do you think the Moon looks different sometimes?”