[Tanya Farrelly]

I  teach third and fourth class. I would at first try to grab their interest with a question. Get them talking, discussing the question- How did ancient civilizations tell the time? With no clocks or watches?. I would take students outside to observe their shadow and see if we can predict where it would be at morning, break time, lunchtime, evening etc..  Then investigating  what we could use to measure shadows, this hands-on outdoor discovery learning. Bring in Digital technology where children can record their findings.  Probe with questions, what does the data tell us, what patterns can you see?.

Another project could be :If you wanted to build a house with maximum light, where would you situate it, where would you place the windows. This is very practical. It aligns with Dr. Liston’s report emphasizing critical thinking, active learning, fostering problem-solving and real-life situations. The paper highlights the importance of observation and practical application in STEM activities

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