The game teaches students about radiation from the sun.
Students circle the sun and then run straight from the center of the sun with a string and try to reach the earth. These students represent the straight rays from the sun. Another student runs around the earth and protects it from the light.
The sun and the earth can both move and the students which represent the light can be fired from the sun at any given time.
Acting like a subject which cannot be visualized provides a different perspective of learning to the students. This game transforms invisible phenomena to kinesthetic movements. Student can learn by their own movements and experience “body thinking” and “analogizing” through “playing”.
Great game for learning about the sun and sunlight in general. It's always fascinating to see play incorporated into the learning environment. This is a wonderful example of that. ~ Charlotte
ReplyDeleteI agree with Charlotte! Play breaks the rules of serious learning activity, such as teacher's lectures. The student can just learn from playing games. How fun is that! I love your game teaches students about radiation from the sun. I also truely believe that your students will love it too!:)
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