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beater which vibrated when we turned the switch and I showed them the batteries inside that
was the source of energy. Can I touch it, Ebado asked? She had a good look about the device
with a focus on the switch turning it on and off. Then we explored the helicopter and talked
about the solar panel & that it is designed to collect the sun ray and converted to electricity
which goes into the wires which will them cause the propeller to move. I asked what do they
think will happen if we turn the switch on? Musa who was really keen to see some action said
the helicopter will fly. Awesome analysis Musa, linking turning the switch on to action
outcome. Aedel said, based on his morning experience, no it needs solar energy. Well done
Aedel for recalling the right knowledge when revisiting the experience. So I asked what shall
we do then? Put it in the sun Aedel answered confidently. I asked what about this solar light?
Lujain said I take it. Great thinking Lujain. Although Rahma and Amro were quiet but they
were very attentive and involved. Habiba also became attracted and joined the group. So we
all went outside with lots of excitement and watched the propeller move after few minutes in
the sun. Musa jumped in joy and playfulness, its cool! Amro was so excited and started
touching the propeller saying nice. After a short while I suggested that we go inside again and
all of them objected. I asked why? They all said it will stop moving. We want to see it move
and move and move Amina said. Ebado said the solar energy is hot as we started feeling
warmer sitting in the sun. Rahma showed me her cap with a green Perspex shade pointing on
the sun rays as if she is connecting between the helicopter solar panel reflecting the light and
her transparent cap. Eventually we went inside to watch some videos about solar energy.
Few more children joined us (Khalid , Bara & Rayan) and One video caught the children
attention and was about making a solar oven from a Pizza box and they wanted to make one
so this will be our scaffolding follow up project in sha Allah.
Parents started coming and the children could not hide their excitement and started sharing
their unique experience with them and those who moved to the undertow room at the end of
the day shared their experience with teacher Lynda. Fawwaz shared with his parents his
experience and suggested that they buy a Pizza, eat it all then bring the empty box to school
so we can build a solar oven.
It is heart-warming to see all of our children so curious, inquisitive, confident and courageous
in giving their opinions. They thrive on exploration opportunities and testing scientific
theories. Their communication skills are advanced and we need to offer them more of such
special challenging experiences which empower them to learn and grow and encourage their
exploration and responsive relationships as well as enrich their vocabulary.
Teacher Maysoon
November 2015