In my classroom, I would use the “Hot and Cold” activity to help students understand how temperature varies in different environments. We would start by discussing the concepts of hot and cold, and then perform an experiment where we place ice cubes in various locations like in direct sunlight and in the shade to see how they melt.
Students would record their observations, noting how long it takes for the ice cubes to melt in each place. This hands-on activity will make learning about temperature fun and engaging, and it will help students understand the effects of sunlight and shade. We will also talk about fair testing by keeping the size of the ice cubes and the starting time the same for each experiment.
To enhance the learning experience, I will integrate this activity into a larger unit on weather and climate, including more experiments and observations. Using digital tools like Stellarium, students will visualise and understand the Sun’s position and its impact on Earth’s temperature. This combination of hands-on experiments and digital resources will create an engaging and comprehensive learning experience for my class.