Term 2 Week 11

metaproject

Mza's recent exploration of the solar system has led to an introduction to our galaxy; The Milky Way.
Some children noticed that both of these were represented in our classroom as a spiral shape.

 

We decided to capitalise on this and turn our solar system table-top in to a galaxy! Much discussion ensued about the best way to do this...with a decision made on paint, followed by careful consideration of the colours which should be used.

The above activities inspired some children to share their knowledge of other spiral shapes in nature. Snakes, shells and snails were mentioned (so far!)

Making a spiral, 3 colour pattern.  

MZa's exploration of rainbows continuous...as does it's offshoot - our inquiry into water. During Discovery Time last week, I froze some Antarctic animal figures for the children to excavate with a variety of tools. After they had shared their knowledge of these animals and perused a non-fiction book on the subject, the children got to work!

"I think if we put water it will melt."
"Oooh! So cold!"