Earth and Space 1 by ULStudent:KATELIN.MC GRATH https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx Describing the relationship between various celestial objects en-us 2021-01-28 10:56:08 UTC 2026-03-01 20:56:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png Asteroid 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1135757155 small rocky body orbiting the sun - found in the asteroid belt

]]> 2021-01-28 11:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1135757155 Exam for Earth and Space 1 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352372044 This exam allowed students to successfully differentiate between many different celestial objects in our universe. ]]> 2021-03-25 12:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352372044 Comet 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352378765 Bodies of rock, dust and frozen gases. Found in Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud]]> 2021-03-25 12:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352378765 Meteoroid 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352401418 2021-03-25 12:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352401418 Meteorite 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352404485 2021-03-25 12:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352404485 Meteor 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352406379 2021-03-25 12:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352406379 Worksheet on comets, asteroids and meteors - Activity 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352409637 This worksheet allowed the students to distinguish between the different celestial objects in this chapter. ]]> 2021-03-25 12:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352409637 Video on Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352424734 This video was useful for students as it allowed them to visualize the asteroid belt, Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, as well as their positions in the universe]]> 2021-03-25 12:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352424734 Video on the difference between Meteors, Meteoroids and Meteorites 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352433034 This video allowed the students to visually see the differences between the three objects. After watching the video, they were able to give a short definition for each]]> 2021-03-25 12:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352433034 Planets: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352442854 2021-03-25 12:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352442854 PowerPoint on Planets 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352445731 The visual learning that the students can obtain from getting their information from the PowerPoint is important. Earth and Space is a very visual topic and so this type of learning is important ]]> 2021-03-25 12:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352445731 Weight = Mass x Gravity 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352448534 2021-03-25 12:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352448534 Gravity Article - NASA 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352451783 2021-03-25 12:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352451783 Gravity and Orbits Simulation Activity 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352480719 This simulation is a good way for the students to use what they know. It was useful to allow them to try it out for themselves and learn by doing. A very practical and hands on activity. ]]> 2021-03-25 12:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352480719 How to teach the Solar System Article 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352493451 2021-03-25 12:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352493451 How to teach students about Galaxies - Help 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352498976 2021-03-25 12:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352498976 Nuclear Reactions in a star 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352505796 2021-03-25 12:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352505796 Video on the life cycle of a star 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352509849 The students react well to visual learning and being able to physically see things happening, Showing them a video of the life cycle of a star allows them to get a deeper understanding of the process and what goes on.]]> 2021-03-25 12:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352509849 Life Cycle of a star 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352512252 2021-03-25 12:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352512252 Milky Way Galaxy Scale 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352514637 As per the new science specification, it is essential that the students obtain a good level of understanding of the physical universe. Giving the students a scale of the Milky Way may help them to understand the extent of the universe.]]> 2021-03-25 12:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352514637 Menti 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352526410 Menti is a great tool to get all students involved. Instead of asking certain students for answers or examples, you can have all students give their answers at the one time on the screen, anonymously. ]]> 2021-03-25 12:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352526410 Earth and Space 3 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352534357 Students should be able to interpret data to compare earth to other planets and moons in our solar system]]> 2021-03-25 12:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352534357 Nature of Science 2 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352541214 Students should be able to recognise questions appropriate for scientific investigation]]> 2021-03-25 12:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352541214 Sample Class Questions 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1352549614 It is important that the students are able to apply basic maths skills to their science curriculum. This is good practice to get them started with that.

•Weight = mass x gravity 
•Calculate the force of weight of the following objects:
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•1. mass = 20kg     gravity = 9.8m/s^2
•2. mass = 40kg     gravity = 3.8 m/s^2
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Comparing Galaxies Distances
It is important that the students develop their graphing skills throughout the science specification. what better way to do this than by comparing distances of different galaxies to each other]]> 2021-04-21 09:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441850531 What is a moon? 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441857711 2021-04-21 09:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441857711 What is the difference between a planet and a moon? 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441860235 2021-04-21 09:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441860235 What is the difference between a planet and an asteroid? 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441863475 2021-04-21 10:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441863475 Remembering the order of the planets 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441867626 Often in the Junior Cert Exam, questions come up base don the order of the planets. This is a fun way to get students to remember the planets' order from the sun. ]]> 2021-04-21 10:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441867626 Comets, Asteroids and Meteors: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441878049 2021-04-21 10:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441878049 Stars and Galaxies: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441881697 2021-04-21 10:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441881697 Moons: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441883381 2021-04-21 10:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441883381 Resources: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441884014 2021-04-21 10:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441884014 Linking things together and differentiation in the learning outcome: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441885060 2021-04-21 10:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441885060 Lesson Plan on Planets: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441907367 2021-04-21 10:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441907367 Lesson plan for the moon: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441908344 2021-04-21 10:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441908344 Analysing My Unit of Learning: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441911827 Throughout placement, I have developed my understanding of teaching in the classroom environment majorly. There are many different aspects of time management that I now understand, that I will be incorporating into my future Units of Learning in order to develop and better them. For example: I must try and allow more time for the students if they may need it. I must allow space in my unit for classes who may want an extra class or two for revision before a test etc. I have also now realised, from working in the school, that I cannot fit in as much information into one class as I would like. I fully believe that when creating my future Units of Learning, I will be able to incorporate my newfound knowledge and create better and more suitable units. ]]> 2021-04-21 10:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441911827 Kahoot 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441970292 Kahoot acted as a great learning tool for this learning outcome. It was a great way to test the students on the information in an enjoyable way. It helped the students to want to learn the content, so as to perform well in the Kahoot. ]]> 2021-04-21 10:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441970292 Links to other learning outcomes: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441975811 2021-04-21 10:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441975811 Experiment: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441995287 it is very beneficial for the students to carry out this activity themselves in the classroom, so as to see it happening with their own eyes. ]]> 2021-04-21 11:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441995287 PowerPoint on the Moon and Moon Phases 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441995606 2021-04-21 11:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1441995606 Reflection: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1442013183 2021-04-21 11:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1442013183 Junior Cycle Science Key Skills 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1460446628 Linking the teaching and learning that occurs in your classroom to the key skills for the new Science Specification is essential. Reverting back to this information is an important aspect of teaching this learning outcome. ]]> 2021-04-26 16:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1460446628 Differentiation within the learning outcome 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1460497488 When learning about so many different celestial objects, it is important that the students can successfully differentiate them from each other, contrasting and comparing different celestial objects to and from each other is a core component of this learning outcome.]]> 2021-04-26 16:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1460497488 Table of Information on planets for comparison: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1460507094 2021-04-26 16:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1460507094 PowerPoint on the Moon 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1463243249 2021-04-27 08:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1463243249 Unit of Learning: 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1463391861 2021-04-27 08:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1463391861 Paper on Science Pedagogy, Teacher Attitudes and Student Success 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1463537949 I have used the information in this paper in my teaching ...]]> 2021-04-27 09:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1463537949 Reflection on my teaching of the new Science Specification 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468234519 2021-04-28 09:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468234519 Nature of Science 1 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468466901 Students should be able to appreciate how scientific ideas are modified over time]]> 2021-04-28 10:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468466901 Nature of Science 10 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468472079 Students should be able to appreciate the role of science in society]]> 2021-04-28 10:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468472079 Misconceptions relating to planets and the solar system 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468477255 2021-04-28 11:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468477255 Students should be able to describe the relationships between various celestial objects including moons, asteroids, comets, planets, stars, solar systems, galaxies and space. 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468484910 2021-04-28 11:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468484910 Gravity 19239386 https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468503333 Gravity is the universal law of attraction acting between all matter. gravity is responsible for the planets orbits around the sun, the planets shapes, the forces that exist on Earth and many more!]]> 2021-04-28 11:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/19239386/99u4mpny1qwi0jkx/wish/1468503333