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I love the idea of a scavenger hunt. This hands on activity would be great to keep the children engaged with the research question.
I love this research question and I think it would be very engaging for the children. Children love to explore their locality, so I think this question would keep them engaged!
Research Question: How does urbanization influence local temperatures in Dublin city?
Reflection: To involve students in exploring this inquiry, I would initially introduce the concept of urbanization and its potential effects on the environment, specifically on local temperatures. We would delve into how cities with increased buildings, roads, and vehicular activity can form “urban heat islands,” where temperatures are elevated compared to the surrounding rural areas.
I would motivate students to utilize the Climate Detectives research question planner to structure their investigation. They would collect data by measuring temperatures in various areas of our city, encompassing urban and rural settings, over a specified duration. This hands-on method would provide them with experience of how urban zones can exhibit higher temperatures due to factors such as concrete absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night.
Students could communicate their findings through posters or presentations, offering insights into the impacts of urbanization on local climates and exploring potential solutions to alleviate urban heat islands.
Hi Aoife, I love these hands on ideas of looking at Earth from a different perspective! I look forward to trying Activity 2 with my class.
I downloaded the Skyview app and was captivated by my discovery of tracking various satellites. Among those that have passed over Ireland recently include:
1. ISS – The International Space Station serves as a versatile platform for scientific research, technology development, international cooperation, and education. It orbits Earth at an altitude of approx 400 kilometers.
2. Starlink – Launched by SpaceX, this constellation of small satellites aims to provide global internet coverage and is often visible in groups.
3. Terra – This NASA Earth observation satellite focuses on data related to the water cycle.
4. Envisat – Once used by the European Space Agency to monitor the Earth’s environment, this satellite remains in orbit despite no longer being operational.
5. Sentinel Satellites – Part of the European Union’s Copernicus program, these satellites are utilized for environmental monitoring.
It was my first time using an App like this and I really enjoyed finding out this fascinating information.
I really like the idea of integrating this to an art/photography lesson to demonstrate how beautiful our world is and to also make the children and staff aware of what we can do to mind our own locality!
I would use this video with my class to engage the children and spark their interests. HOME shows amazing aerial footage of the Earth, highlighting the beauty of our planet and the profound impacts of climate change.
It highlights the action we need to take to address environmental issues. The powerful visuals this video shows will inspire the children to stay engaged with the content.
In class, I would also use images and infographics to explain complex concepts visually. I think interactive activities would be great for the children too, such as simple experiments demonstrating the greenhouse gas effect.
I love the idea of taking the children on a tour of their local area to observe the greenhouse gas effect. I will definitely try that out!
I really enjoyed this module. Activity 3, which focuses on predicting future temperatures based on greenhouse gas emissions, is an exciting opportunity for students. To implement it in my class, I would begin by presenting the Paxi video to introduce the concept of greenhouse gases. Then, I would guide students through using the simulation tool, enabling them to adjust variables and see how these changes impact temperature predictions. This interactive approach would enhance their comprehension of climate change and highlight the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I would also include real-world data and case studies for students to analyze trends and develop solutions. I look forward to trying this with my class.
Hi Chloe, I love your idea of using Lego Spike Essential Kits to engage students in hands-on engineering projects is an excellent approach to fostering teamwork, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
After reading the paper ‘Unravelling STEM: Beyond the acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics’, it is clear that active learning and a hands-on approach are required for pupils to grow in STEM. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this module and discovered that both resources, Weather vs Climate and Nose Up High in the Sky, contributed to it.
These resources offer wonderful opportunities for teaching and learning, including video connections, workbooks and a hands-on approach to learning about weather and climate. I look forward to using these resources with my class in September. I will also look into buying equipment to aid hands-on learning experiences for the pupils such as an anemometer.
I will now consider starting a weather station in the classroom. I would like to set up a weather station on the school grounds that can be easily accessed by the children. The weather station can be used for whole school projects or by one class.
