What is meant by constructivism? Constructivism refers to the idea that learners construct knowledge for themselves. Building a model is constructive because the student is creating it on their own. They get the research for it and build it the way they interpret the information. Creation is the top of the pyramid for learning because the student learns at their own pace and eventually teach others what they learned.
First graders can become moon observers by simply going outside with a parent to look up in the sky. They can see the shape of the moon, the color, the size, all different things. They don't necessarily have to keep a journal but they can ask their guardian questions about it and maybe spark their interest in outer space. If I was standing on the moon looking out at Earth the Earth would look the same to me as if I was on Earth looking at the moon. The Earth is spinning at the same speed as the moon and goes through the same phases. The only difference is that the Earth's rotation and phases would be opposite of the moons'. If the moon was at 3/4 then the Earth would be at 1/4.
Having students make solar system models with fruits and vegetables allows the students to learn the solar system through constructivism. Students will have the opportunity to find information on outer space. The child making the model can do it hands on to understand the different sizes and how they look up in the sky. The virtual model of the solar system can increase the students learning experience but making it will allow them to have a full understanding.
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