Year 2 Lesson 15

This lesson supports learners in understanding review as a collaborative part of astronomy rather than a judgement of ability. Begin by modelling the difference between independent self-review and interactive peer review, then establish clear expectations for kind, specific and actionable feedback. Learners should use their own observation logs, presentations or method plans wherever possible, with anonymised examples available for anyone who is not ready to share personal work. Circulate during review activities to check that comments are evidence-based, balanced and focused on the work rather than the individual. Encourage learners to identify strengths before improvements, ask clarifying questions and retain ownership of which suggestions they choose to use. By the end of the lesson, each learner should have a realistic action point for improving future astronomy work and a clear understanding of how peer review strengthens scientific reliability.