Hi everyone! My name is Oisin, and I’m 26 years old. I’m thrilled to be part of this course about space as I’ve always been passionate about astronomy. One of my favourite space facts is that a day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus!
Reflection on Inquiry-Based Activity:
In my classroom, one inquiry-based activity I would implement revolves around the phases of the Moon. I would begin by posing an open-ended question, such as “Why does the Moon change shape?” Students would work in small groups to investigate this question through exploration and hands-on experiments. Each group would utilise materials like a flashlight, a basketball, and a smaller ball (representing the Earth and the Moon). They would recreate the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun to observe how the Moon’s position relative to the Earth and Sun affects its appearance.
Students would be encouraged to document their observations and share their findings through visual representations, such as diagrams or models. This activity promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of lunar phases. I would then facilitate a class discussion, allowing students to reflect on their discoveries.