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Lesson on Weather and Suitable clothes
We would spend a few days previous to this lesson tracking the weather of the day, e.g. rainy, cloudy, cold, sunny, hot etc.
I would show the children a picture of each season on the board and we would discuss what children are wearing in the photo. i.e. winter- hats, scarves etc, Summer- Sunglasses, shorts, swimming togs.
I would question the children on clothes they wear In different seasons. We would spend a bit more time on the spring and Autumn pictures as these can be a little less clearcut than the contrast between Winter and Summer.
We would use our Aistear dress up box so that children could take turns picking out different clothes they could wear in different seasons. I would question the children on why they think the wear less clothes in Summer time and extra layers in Wintertime. We would discuss how the sun heats our body.
To finish off the lesson, there would be a worksheet with Winter and Summer and the children would have to draw a suitable outfit and say why it is suitable.Space and Aliens
I would first start by introducing my lesson by singing the nursery rhyme “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.
I would also read the story “Back to Earth with a bump” from Twinkl to the children and we would discuss this. I would question the children on what they think the boy might have seen on his journey up to Space and hopefully they would feedback aliens.
We would discuss what we think aliens would look like and I would start by saying “Mine has 3 Green eyes, a purple body and spots on his back”. I would go around and ask some of the children what their alien looks like. To tie in with a lesson on Shape in Maths I would have some different shapes cut up and some for the children to cut up and they would have to make their own Shape Alien. This would also incorporate motor skills and Visual Arts.A very simple but effective way of teaching about stars and integrating with other curricular areas.
Here is what I think is the most affected areas of light pollution in my localty.
Human Health and Well-being
1. Sleep Disruption: Excessive nighttime lighting can interfere with human circadian rhythms, leading to sleep disorders and related health issues.
2. Mental Health: Lack of natural darkness can affect mental health, contributing to stress and anxiety.
Astronomical Impact
1. Stargazing and Astronomy: Increased light pollution limits the visibility of stars and celestial events, diminishing the experience for amateur astronomers and the public’s connection to the night sky.
Engaging Learners to Explore Light Pollution
– Globe at Night Project: Involve learners in citizen science projects like the Globe at Night, where they can submit observations about light pollution in their area.
– Create Local Maps: Use data collected to create a light pollution map of the local area, identifying hotspots and comparing them over time.3. Classroom Experiments:
– Modeling Light Pollution: Use small models to demonstrate how light spreads from different types of fixtures. Experiment with shielded versus unshielded lights.
– Impact on Plants: Grow plants under different lighting conditions to observe the effects of artificial light on growth cycles.
Perform lighting audits around the school and consider ways to reduce blue lightingThat’s intereseting, I am a novice in these things and I just realised I looked up times that were American. Must redo and find local times.
This is what I foudn online about observing the Moon. It’s best done in the morning anad during its last quarter phase. During this phase, the Moon rises around midnight and is visible in the morning sky until it sets in the early afternoon. The last quarter phase offers a clear view of the Moon’s features due to the high contrast of shadows cast by the sunlight.
August 2024: August 21
September 2024: September 20
October 2024: October 21
November 2024: November 19
December 2024: December 19
January 2025: January 17
February 2025: February 15
March 2025: March 17
April 2025: April 16
May 2025: May 15
June 2025: June 14
These dates provide us with an ideal view of the Moon in the morning sky. But also we need to check the local moonrise times for these dates to plan your observation sessions accordingly.I also teach 6th and have space beside my room where I could do this. You’ve given me an idea on location, thanks
Observing and recording the positions of the sun at different times of the day
Objectives
– Understand the apparent motion of the sun across the sky.
– Learn how to observe and record solar positions.
– Analyze the data to understand patterns related to the Earth’s rotation and revolution.Materials Needed
– Notebook or observation sheets
– Compass
– Protractor
– Ruler
– Sundial or a stick to create a simple sundial
– Camera (optional)
– Chart or graph paper
– Markers or pencilsActivity Steps
Step 1: Setting Up the Observation Points
1. Choose a Location: Select an open area with a clear view of the horizon in the east and west, such as a playground or an open field.
2. Mark Cardinal Directions: Use a compass to find and mark the north, south, east, and west directions on the ground.step 2: Observing the Sun at Different Times of the Day
1. Regular Interval Observations:
– Decide on specific times for observations throughout the day, such as every two hours starting from 10 AM until 2PM.
– At each observation time, have students note the position of the sun in the sky using the sundial or a fixed reference point.
– Record the angle of elevation using a protractor and the compass direction.step 3: Recording and Analyzing Data
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– Ensure that students fill in their observation sheets– Discuss with students the patterns they observe in their data.
I love the Idea of Using Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as a stimulus for a lesson on Space! I am thinking here of the possibility of integrating music with this theme.
There are lots of ways I think I could incorporate the moon into the Infant Classroom perhaps by doing some very simple stations:
Station 1: Watching the moon landing on Youtube – a short clip of Neil Armstrong and his famous “One small step for man, One giant leap for mankind”
Station 2: A moon walk station- Using foam, bubble wrap, cushions etc to recreate what It would have felt like to walk on the moon.
Station 3: Dress up station for Astronauts where they pretend to be Neil Armstrong landing on the moon.
Station 4: Sending a short and simple postcard home from a spaceship. Focus on To and From and a simple sentence with support.
Station 5: Using chalk to draw the moon and including the craters.
There are also so many fantastic space resources online to support teaching in the classroom.I would definitely use some of the songs suggested on this forum and in module 2.
