[Diarmaid Beirne]

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<li style=”box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: 0px 0px; list-style: disc;”>Using the I-Lofar radio telescope as inspiration and some of the introduced lesson plans and themed frameworks as reference, outline how you would conduct an inquiry based lesson on waves, sound and light and make it accessible to your pupils.

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Objectives:

 

To understand the concept of waves and their properties

To investigate the similarities and differences between sound and light waves

To develop an inquiry-based learning approach to understanding scientific concepts

Materials:

 

I-Lofar radio telescope images and videos

Diagrams and models of sound and light waves

Sound and light sources (e.g., bell, whistle, flashlight)

Prisms and lenses

Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Plan:

 

Introduction (10 minutes):

Show I-Lofar radio telescope images and videos to spark curiosity about waves.

Ask students what they know about waves and what they think they might be.

Introduce the concept of waves using simple definitions and examples.

Sound Waves Exploration (20 minutes):

Use a bell or whistle to demonstrate sound waves, asking students to describe what they hear.

Show how the sound wave model can be used to visualize the vibration of air particles.

Conduct an experiment using a prism to separate white light into its color components, illustrating the property of wavelength.

Light Waves Exploration (20 minutes):

Use a flashlight to demonstrate light waves, asking students to describe what they see.

Show how the model of light waves can be used to visualize the vibrations of particles.

Conduct an experiment using lenses to focus and diverge light, illustrating the property of refraction.

Comparison and Conclusion (20 minutes):

Compare the properties of sound and light waves, highlighting their similarities and differences.

Use the whiteboard to summarize key concepts and vocabulary.

Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and what questions they still have.

Assessment:

 

Observe student participation and engagement during activities

Review student understanding through class discussions and written reflection

Use a rubric to assess student understanding of wave properties and concepts

Modification for Accessibility:

 

For students with visual impairments: Provide alternative sensory experiences, such as tactile models or auditory descriptions, to help them understand wave concepts.

For students with hearing impairments: Provide written instructions and visual aids to supplement auditory information.

By following this inquiry-based lesson plan, students will develop a deeper understanding of waves, sound, and light, while also developing critical thinking skills through hands-on exploration and collaboration. The use of real-world examples from the I-Lofar radio telescope will provide an engaging context for learning.

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