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This is a lovely lesson Gráinne, and some really nice ideas to explain how shadows are formed. It is very interactive and fun!
If teaching a lesson on planets, firstly I would hand out pictures of the planets(not labelled) on each desk and ask the children to look at them and discuss the differences and similarities between them in their groups. I would then encourage the class to guess what they will be learning about in this lesson. Next, each group will be given out the names of the planets and will be asked to match them to each picture. I will read out some facts/clues about the planets size/ colour/etc and the children will try and match the names to the correct planet. For some of the planets, the children will be given a reading task, where they must read the clues with their group to find and match it to the correct planet. After this, each group of children will be asked to pick out their favourite planet and why they find that planet the most interesting. (Recalling some facts they have learned) To conclude the lesson, the class will listen and sing along to ‘The Planet Song’.
Hi Maria, I have also come across some lovely videos with Chris Hadfield explaining life as an astronaut in Space. The children really enjoyed watching these videos and listening to the interesting facts that Chris shares in his videos about Space.
My name is Eimear. I will be teaching Second Class next year.
A fact about Space that I find interesting is that one day on Venus is longer than one year on Earth.
I would introduce a lesson on Magnetism by showing the class some everyday examples of magnets, e.g. fridge magnets, whiteboard eraser, etc. I would question the class on what these objects have in common. I would then ask the children to investigate using specific magnets (‘North’ and ‘South’ labelled) whether or not they are attracted to other similar magnets. This will lead to the learning of key words. (Attract and repel, north and south)
The class will continue their investigations on magnetism by finding out what their magnets are attracted to around the classroom, making predictions and recording results. A class discussion would follow so that the children can share their findings and listen to others.
