3. Constructivist: Building on prior knowledge. Children responsible for their own learning. Hands on experimentation. Active Learning. Talk and Discussion Debate Role Play Approach:

4. 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.

5. Topic: Light Sub-topic: Colour Expected Outcomes Basic TopicsTeaching ActivitiesTeaching Materials Teacher Competencies 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 Materials relating to colour. For Example:  Cellophane  Coloured Light bulbs.  Kaliedoscope  Mirrors  Prisms Motivator Innovative/ Creative. Co-operating skills Differentiatio n Enthusiasm

6. Topic: Light Sub-topic: Vision Expected Outcomes Basic TopicsTeaching ActivitiesTeaching Materials Teacher Competencie s Understandi ng a connection between our mind and vision. Objectives: Knowledge about the mind’s role in what we see. Methodology: Design and Construct Hands on approach Talk and Discussion Creating a Thaumotrope. Eye combining images: what we see vs. what we think we see Optical illusions: Does the image change/move? Discussion. Colour and Gender: Biological differences based on gender. Discussion. Design and make: 1.Phenekistoscope 2.Film Viewer.  Black paper  Sellotape  Scissors  Papers and Pens  Optical illusions Explanation Skills. Subject. Knowledge Creative/inn ovative. Safe learning environment.

7. Topic: Sustainability Expected Outcomes Basic TopicsTeaching ActivitiesTeaching Materials Teacher Competencie s To develop sustainable actions and knowledge. 1,To create a sustainable school. environment. 2,To adapt sustainable actions in everyday lives. Approach: constructivism Methodology: Active Learning Hands on Approach Sustainable Project: Recycling Centre. -Area with different bins for different materials. -Organise roles: children responsible for management of the area. School Garden – Children choose what to plant and why? – Economic considerations. Waste Management : Careful use of resources: Weekly display of data: how much water/ electricity used/ waste produced in the school?  Garden  Seeds  Planting tools  Displays  Compost Bin  Recycle centre Active Motivator Inspirator Organisation al skills Trust in students

8. Topic: Sustainability. Sub-topic: Renewable Energy Expected Outcomes Basic TopicsTeaching ActivitiesTeaching Materials Teacher Competenci es 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) Methodology: Active Learning Hands on experience Debate Approach: Constructivism Simple experiment: Place a glass jar in the sun and observing temperature increase in the water. Experiment: To create a Lego house to show the effects of solar energy. Create a circuit using a solar panel/ battery, lightbulb, and wires. Compare and contrast the benefits and negative effects of using a battery and solar panels. Extension: Using a solar panel to charge cellphone.  Glass Jar  Thermome ter  Black tape  Tinfoil  Solar panel  Wires  Led Light  Battery  Lego/ Card  Lightbulb Innovative/ Creative Open- minded Pedagogica l skills. Respect for student ideas.

9. Topic: Sustainability. Sub-topic: Sustainable Development. Expected Outcomes Basic TopicsTeaching ActivitiesTeaching Materials Teacher Competencies To develop critical thinking skills about sustainable developme nt. (Social, economic, ecological.) Approach: Problem solving in relation to sustainabilit y. Objective: To become aware of environmenta l issues in local and global contexts. Methodology Hands on approach Active Learning Observation Talk and Discussion Visit a yard/area nearby which is littered. 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 environmental issues.  Internet access  Photographs  Videos  Interviews  Information Sources Critical Thinking. Think from student perspective Adaptive teaching. Open-minded

10. Topic: Sustainability Sub-topic: Global Awareness and Sustainability Expected Outcomes Basic TopicsTeaching ActivitiesTeaching Materials Teacher Competencie s 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 lives with lives of people in other parts of the world.  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  Role Play: Costume/  Artefacts  Photographs  Videos  Real Life Accounts Organisation al skills Critical thinking Open- minded Inspirator Psychological awareness