Session Date
Lesson Topic
Modeling the Solar System Step 1
Lesson Outline
Bobby and I started working on a scaled-down model of our Solar System. I began class by asking Bobby if he works with models of anything, and he eagerly told me about his car collection. I explained the concept of 'scale' to him, and how all dimensions of the original need to be scaled down by the same proportion, otherwise the model will be nothing like the original. We then proceeded to start collecting online images of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars (but were unable to print them today) that will be used when we assemble our model that will illustrate the relative distances between the planets.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Bobby appears to be really interested in astronomy, and continues asking exactly the right questions! They might not be on the topic we're discussing at that particular moment, but they are so incredibly insightful. In a few weeks' time, once we've collected our material for the model Solar System, I might ask for the other kids to join in to hold the images of the planets, and then Bobby can put them in the right places according to relative distance (e.g. in the parking lot out back) - but I'll discuss with you first!
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
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