On Thursday the 7th of May 2009, week 3, we were back at St Augutines Primary school to teach science. This weeks experiemnt was on "contructing an astrolabe". The experiement was to provide understanding and knowledge to students on what "angles" are.
Students were able to use this experiement on measuring the angle of distance from where they are and the light above them for instance. By constructing this experiemnt with the students, as a result, students were able interpret what angles are through a class discussion and through a game called "Professor saids".
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Constructing a spectroscope
Constructing a spectroscope
On Thursday the 30th of April 2009, we were back at St. Augutine's Primary School to teach the students science. This week's experiment was on "Constructing a spectroscope".
The students showed some understanding of what light energy is through a class discussion. They were able to work well amonst theremselves and as a group. As part of Professor Science show and as a student teacher, i found that some students don't read the instructions and depend on teachers to do their work for them. I appoached this issue by sitting down with the student(s) and went through the instructions step by step at a time. As a result, the students were able to read the instructions and build the experiment themself.
The experiment of the explosion using liquid nitrogen was a great experience for the students and teachers. Judging from the facial reactions and from the amount of loud noises the students were making, i'd say they had a terrific time.
I have learnt that it is important to explain the intructions specifically and question the students to test their understanding.
On Thursday the 30th of April 2009, we were back at St. Augutine's Primary School to teach the students science. This week's experiment was on "Constructing a spectroscope".
The students showed some understanding of what light energy is through a class discussion. They were able to work well amonst theremselves and as a group. As part of Professor Science show and as a student teacher, i found that some students don't read the instructions and depend on teachers to do their work for them. I appoached this issue by sitting down with the student(s) and went through the instructions step by step at a time. As a result, the students were able to read the instructions and build the experiment themself.
The experiment of the explosion using liquid nitrogen was a great experience for the students and teachers. Judging from the facial reactions and from the amount of loud noises the students were making, i'd say they had a terrific time.
I have learnt that it is important to explain the intructions specifically and question the students to test their understanding.
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