[Seán Byrne]

Thanks for sharing, I like how you have made this lesson clear and structured while also allowing the children the freedom to discover. Well done

[Seán Byrne]

If we were learning about the Moon, I could show the children pictures of the different Moon phases and ask them what they notice, what they think is happening, and why the Moon seems to change shape. I would encourage them to share their own ideas before telling them the facts and the science behind it. The children could experiment and work in pairs or groups to see can they recreate the moon using a lamp and a ball. They could make predictions, test their ideas, and discuss whether their thinking changed after the activity. I think this approach makes it more interesting, interactive and so hands on that the children actually learn what happens with their own eyes. I also like that inquiry-based learning gives every child a chance to be involved despite their different strengths. Even if their first ideas are not scientifically accurate, they are encouraged to think and question. This helps them to improve their problem solving skills and critical thinking.

• This reply was modified 3 months, 3 weeks ago by Seán Byrne.

[Seán Byrne]

My name is Seán, and I teach senior infants. I’m looking forward to making science more engaging and hands-on for my class.
One of my favourite space facts is that a day on Venus is actually longer than a year on Venus! It reminds me of the movie Interstellar

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