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The Sky at Night - Coggle Diagram
The Sky at Night
Natural Science
Sub topic 1: Celestial Objects
Skills - Observations. Recording findings. Comparing objects.
values - Curiosity. Appreciation of nature.
Knowledge - Different objects can be observed in the night sky. Some objects emit light (stars) whole others reflect light (moon).
Inquiry Based Activity 1 - Learners observe the sky at night with family members and draw the objects they see. They compare their observations in class.
Key Concept - The night sky contains the moons, stars, the planets and the constellations.
Sub-Topic 2: Phases of the moon.
Key concept - The moon appears to change shape through out the month.
Knowledge - The moon has different phases. The moon reflects light.
skills - Prediction. Observing patterns. Recording data.
Values - Patience and scientific thinking.
Inquiry based Activity 2 - Learners observe and record the moons shape over one week and discuss changes.
Social Science
Sub-Topic 1: Cultural stories about the night sky
values - Respect for diversity. Appreciation of cultural heritage.
Skills - Listening. Communicating. Comparing cultural perspectives.
Inquiry based Activity 1 - Learners interview family members about stories or beliefs related to the moon or the stars and share their findings in class.
Knowledge - Communities interpret the night skies in different ways. Stories and traditions are past down through generations.
Key Concepts - Different cultures have stories and beliefs about stars and the moon.
Sub-Topic 2: The night sky and human activities
Knowledge - Early people relied on observations of the sky. The sky helped people plan activities.
Key concepts - People have used the stars and moon for navigation, time-keeping and farming.
Skills - Researching. Interpreting information. Sequencing events.
Values- Respect for indigenous knowledge. Appreciation of human innovation.
Inquiry Based Activity 2- Learners investigate how people used stars before modern technology and create a timeline.
Technology
Sub-Topic 1: Tools for observing the sky
Skills - Investigating. Identifying tools. Evaluating usefulness.
Values - Innovation and problem solving.
Knowledge - Telescopes and binoculars make distant objects easier to see.
Key Concept - Technology hepls people observe objects in space.
Inquiry Based Activity1 - Learners compare pictures viewed with the naked eye and through a telescope and then discuss differences.
Sub-Topic 2: Designing a star viewer.
Key Concepts - Technology involves designing solutions to help people observe the sky.
Knowledge - Products are designed for specific purposes.
Skills - Designing. Making. Evaluating.
Values - Creativity and cooperation.
Inquiry Based Activity 2 - learners design and construct a simple star viewer using recycled materials and test its effectiveness.