Hi! Lauryn here. Here is my mind-map and my reflection.
Mind Map:
– Planets in our Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
– Stars and Constellations: The Sun, Orion, Big Dipper
– The Earth’s Movements: day and night, seasons
– Space Exploration: Astronauts, Rockets and Satellites
Inquiry based activity:
For an inquiry-based activity, I would focus on the concept of moon phases. I would introduce the activity by discussing the moon and showing them images of the different phases. Then, I would provide each student with a very simple “Moon Diary” where they could draw what they observe about the moon each night for a week or so.
This activity is beneficial because it encourages daily observation and reflection, encouraging a habit of inquiry. The students will hopefully begin to notice patterns in the moon’s appearance, leading to questions about why the moon changes. This inquiry-based approach engages students in active learning and helps them develop a deeper understanding of the moon’s phases through personal experience and observation.