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The activity set that I have chose for the purpose of the module requirement is Space and Aliens focusing specifically on Alien Life ESERO19 and creating an alien. I would use Esero 19 to speak with the children about what makes the Earth so special. Perhaps initiating a conversation about difference between earth and other planets and how other planets may differ in comparison. The fun element is encouraging the children to act out what they think is special about the earth for their friends and the rest of the class. It accomadates many types of learners as the lesson concludes with children then drawing what they think an alien might look like. I lie the possibility of lesson extension by listing the things that make earth special and having the opportunity to display this list in the space role play center. Additionally, making a 3D modal of their alien, integrating visual art in a vary organic way is a super idea.
Hi Alyson,
I agree completely with you. The moon and associated lessons are a great starting point. Children do seem to take great interest in the moon, especially in the winter months when they are trying to spot a sleigh passing by it. You’ve hinted at some very interesting questions involving the relationship between the sun and the moon and how one can exist in a visual sense at the one time. I think children of this age group would enjoy the conversation and would carry it with them back home too with the adults in their lives too. There is no limit to the amount of integration possible under this theme. I think any lessons involving Oreos would go down a treat. Thank you for the great ideas and for sharing them in this post. Finally, your reference to assessments is very child centered and may be represented in many different ways.
After engaging with the content in module 2, I have decided to explore the Sun Activity Set in this post. I think the Sun Activity set would be an engaging and fun resource to use with my Junior Infant class. Through this activity the children would explore various sources of heat but discover or discuss how the sun is a primary source of heat and light for humans. I would prompt further discussion with the children by talking about how the sun impacts or influences our everyday activities and lives. Using photographic images we would discuss the different activities that take place during the day and activities we can do at night when the sun is not there, encouraging students to share their own experiences too. T modal how we have day and night, I would first show the children what a rotation looks like using a globe, I would the ask the class to stand and rotate on their feet in circles. I would then turn off the overhead light and using the globe and a bright lamp show the children how the earth has day and night as it rotates.
That is a wonderful idea! A real life teddy bear picnic with hands on learning experiences! A wonderful idea.
Hello everyone,
My name is Tommy and I have been teaching Senior Infants for the past 3 years. This September I will be teaching Junior Infants which I am very excited about. I am very excited to introduce the children to inquiry-based learning. One of my favourite space facts is that a day on Venus is longer than a year.
The inquiry based learning activity I would like to sue in my classroom this incoming academic year is the Curious Minds Framework for Inquiry supported by the ESERO resources. It aligns with our school culture where students are encouraged to ask questions, answer their own questions and investigate. With Junior Infants I would introduce inquiry based learning through Picture Books about the moon/space etc. We could record their questions on a I Wonder Wall and through conversation and investigation attempt to answer these questions. I think by adapting the Curious Minds Framework for Inquiry as a learning resource in the classroom, curiosity would be fostered and planning would by supported.