Today i observed a Primary 4 Science class. I observed how a science lesson based on the inquiry approach could allow students to develop curiosity in the lesson which will allow them to explore the materials and draw up speculations which will be confirmed by the teacher.
At first, students were given materials to explore with. ( limewater in a beaker with a straw)
Students were allowed to blow into the straw and observe what happens/ Most groups got the answer right which was the limewater turned chalky. Next the teacher gave them a worksheet and made them sit in groups. They were to answer the questions based on the activity they did earlier and using the results to draw up conclusions on what might have happened.
I feel that it was a good way to test for understanding as the students could apply what they had observed. The final part of the lesson was to present their answers to the class and there was discussions going on regarding some answers and how they were derived. I believe that whenthere are discussions, more concepts can be reinforced and any misunderstaning can be cleared in a fun way.
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