Light and Sustainability: A Curriculum Photons
Approach: Constructivist: Building on prior knowledge. Children responsible for their own learning. • • • Hands on experimentation. Active Learning. Talk and Discussion Debate Role Play
Rationale for the Learning Process • This approach allows the children to be actively involved and to take control and responsibility for their own learning. • The activities will create a foundation of knowledge which will inform the children’s future lives. • The children will discover the importance of the social, ecological and economic necessary for sustainability and Light.
Topic: Light Sub-topic: Colour Expected Outcomes Basic Topics Teaching Activities To gain a greater understandi ng of colours and their properties. Objectives: 1, Identificatio n and exploration of the different colours. 2, To gain an understanding of the importance of light in relation to colour. 3, Experiment with reflection and refraction. • Opportunity to explore the colour equipment. (Exploratory Play). • Games to Identify basic colours. • Explore the possible combinations of colours. • Investigate the effects of different lights in the classroom. • Investigate white light using a prism. Methadologies: Story Active learning through play Investigation Discussion Teaching Materials relating to colour. For Example: § Cellophane § Coloured Light bulbs. § Kaliedoscope § Mirrors § Prisms Teacher Competencies • Motivator • Innovative/ • Creative. • Co-operating skills • Differentiation • Enthusiasm
Topic: Light Sub-topic: Vision Expected Outcomes Basic Topics Teaching Activities Teaching Materials Teacher Competencie s Understandi ng a connection between our mind and vision. Objectives: Knowledge about the mind’s role in what we see. Creating a Thaumotrope. Eye combining images: what we see vs. what we think we see ØBlack paper ØSellotape ØScissors ØPapers and Pens ØOptical illusions • Explanation Skills. • Subject. Knowledge • Creative/inn ovative. • Safe learning environment. Optical illusions: Does the image change/move? Methodology: Discussion. • Design and Construct Colour and Gender: • Hands on Biological differences based approach on gender. Discussion. • Talk and Discussion Design and make: 1. Phenekistoscope 2. Film Viewer.
Topic: Sustainability Expected Outcomes Basic Topics Teaching Activities To develop sustainable actions and knowledge. 1, To create a Sustainable Project: sustainable • Recycling Centre. school. -Area with different environment. bins for different 2, To adapt materials. sustainable -Organise roles: actions in children responsible for everyday lives. management of the Approach: area. constructivism • School Garden Methodology: –Children choose what • Active to plant and why? Learning –Economic • Hands on considerations. Approach • Waste Management : Teaching Materials Teacher Competencie s ØGarden ØSeeds ØPlanting tools ØDisplays ØCompost Bin ØRecycle centre • Active • Motivator • Inspirator • Organisation al skills • Trust in students
Topic: Sustainability. Sub-topic: Renewable Energy Expected Outcomes Basic Topics Teaching Activities • Knowledge about renewable energy sources. (e. g solar power) Objective: 1, To recognise renewable energy sources in a local and global context. 2, To investigate the effects of sunlight (on the solar panel) Simple experiment: Place a Ø Glass Jar • Innovative/ glass jar in the sun and Ø Thermome Creative observing temperature increase ter • Openin the water. Ø Black tape minded Ø Tinfoil • Pedagogica Experiment: To create a Lego Ø Solar panel l skills. house to show the effects of Ø Wires • Respect for solar energy. Ø Led Light student Ø Battery ideas. Create a circuit using a solar Ø Lego/ Card panel/ battery, lightbulb, and Ø Lightbulb wires. Methodology: Active Learning Hands on experience Debate Approach: Constructivism Compare and contrast the benefits and negative effects of using a battery and solar panels. Extension: Using a solar panel to charge cellphone. Teaching Materials Teacher Competenci es
Topic: Sustainability. Sub-topic: Sustainable Development. Expected Outcomes Basic Topics Teaching Activities Teaching Materials Teacher Competencies To develop critical thinking skills about sustainable developme nt. (Social, economic, ecological. ) Objective: To become aware of environmental issues in local and global contexts. • Visit a yard/area nearby which is littered. Discussion. ØInternet access ØPhotographs ØVideos ØInterviews ØInformation Sources • Critical Thinking. • Think from student perspective • Adaptive teaching. • Open-minded Approach: Problem solving in relation to sustainabilit y. Methodology • Hands on approach • Active Learning • Observation • Talk and Discussion • Pollution evaluation: Testing local rivers for pollution. • Relate to school. Discussion and Debate on our school resources and different perspectives on sustainable development. • Problem solving (small groups debate) on local environmental issues • Project in the local area to create awareness of
Topic: Sustainability Sub-topic: Global Awareness and Sustainability Expected Outcomes Basic Topics To become aware of social and environmen tal issues facing people in developing countries. To develop an awareness of local and international NGO’s. To discuss global inequalities experienced by particular countries in the developing world. Compare and contrast our Teaching Activities Stimulating Questions leading to discussion: What do you think the world would be like without school/ cell phones. Pictures and facts. Role Play. Global Resources Game. Methodology: Role Play Discussion Teaching Materials Teacher Competencie s ØRole Play: Costume/ ØArtefacts ØPhotographs ØVideos ØReal Life Accounts • Organisation al skills • Critical thinking • Openminded • Inspirator • Psychological awareness
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