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Hi Brian! This is a great research question. I love how you have linked it to your school community! I think the children would really enjoy this as it is based on their own personal surroundings. I think they would take great pride in carrying out his investigation!
My research question is- has the temperature in our local area during summer changed over the last 10 years? If so, how?
To get started I would ask the children to reflect on how much sunshine we had during the summer and if they noticed an increase in the temperature on sunny days. To get the children engaged in this investigation I would get them to reflect on the different activities they did during the summer and what the weather was like during their summer holidays. I would then get them to think back about past summers and compare. Did they notice any change/ patterns? I would also encourage them to conduct interviews with relatives to find out about the temperature during the last few summers. We could then present this information on a graph and use this to predict how we think the temperature will be in future summers. We could make use of the Teal tool to do this.Hi Michelle,
I love the idea of creating a weather station too! I think this is something that would really engage the children in their learning.
I think that the resources from ‘Nose High Up in the Sky’ are fantastic. They really approach topics like weather and the environment in really hands on ways. From having a look through the activities I think that they would be a great way to introduce the children to the observing and measuring of weather conditions. I like how accessible this is for children. It is a great way to make them aware of concerns about the environment while also allowing them to see how satellites help and protect our planet. I think this is something that the children in my school would find very interesting. I will definitely make use of this in my teaching. The nature of the activities is very interactive which will help consolidate the children’s learning. This is very important. Especially with such a complex topic like this!
Hi Cliodhna,
I agree with what you have said about keeping it simple and positive. We certainly don’t want to overwhelm or frighten the children! Keeping the focus on what we can do to help is the way forward.
The video ‘HOME’ really does a fantastic job of showing how everything on earth is connected. It also shows how much of an impact that we have on climate change. It is quite interesting and a little scary at the same time! The images used help to clearly explain why it is vital that we play our part in taking care of our planet. I think the climate aid 2020 video sends a powerful message! Both of these videos could be used in the senior classes. The Greta Thunburg video would be great for middle classes too! I think that she sets a great example for the younger generation. I do think that for the Junior classes, introducing the topic of climate change through ‘taking care of our planet’ is the way to go.
The videos in this module are very informative and would be very useful in teaching climate change with the middle/ senior classes. Some of the information, although factual, might have to be diluted slightly for the younger classes. However, it is very important that children are taught about this from a young age.Hi Cora! I love your idea of a climate action project. This is a fantastic way to get the whole school involved in making simple changes that can help in the long run. It would give the children a great sense of achievement to see their ideas being put to action!
I really like the idea of using activity 3- climate reporters. It is a very engaging way to introduce the children to the topic of climate change.
The Paxi video is an excellent resource. It explains the greenhouse effect in a very simple way that is easy for children to understand. My own seven year old daughter watched it with me and she found it very interesting! I think I would use this in my own teaching as a way to introduce the topic as it could spark a great discussion as well as a way to find out what prior knowledge the children might already have.
The temperature prediction tool is also another great resource to use as it can help the children see that what they do in their everyday lives can make a huge impact over time. This tool could be used in the classroom to engage the children in making predictions and then comparing this to the results found and then coming u with ways they can help in school.Hi Una! I love the idea of guessing the temperature before checking it. The children would get great enjoyment out of this! The excitement of seeing who had the closest guess etc!
In my opinion, this module on weather and climate was made very accessible. The activities that have been suggested are child centred and clearly explained. I think that the lessons from ‘Nose up in the sky’ are a great way of introducing children to exploring the weather using their senses. I love the idea of setting up a weather station! The children engaging in hands on activities like this is exactly what they need!
I think that the resources in the ‘Weather vs Climate’ lessons are excellent! They clearly explain the two in a child friendly way that is easy to understand.
I think that I will definitely make use of these resources in my teaching of second class. I will modify them slightly to suit the level of my class. In general, weather is something that I would chat about with my classes each day. So I love the idea of keeping a class record of it and comparing it over time.