7 Tips for Teaching Children Science [sciencetechnology-center.blogspot.com]
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Getting kids interested in science at an early age is very important. It's easier than you think. Science does not have to be something mysterious. It is happening all around us, and you can use everyday things to encourage your children's interest and knowledge.
Most parents believe that they can't help their children with science. But you don't need a advanced scientific degree to teach young children science. All you need is a willingness to try, to observe the world, and to take the time to encourage their natural curiosity.
You can help by having a positive attitude toward science yourself. Then start simply by asking your child questions about the things you see every day. Why do you think that happened? How do you think that works? And then listen to their answer without judging it or judging them. Listening without judging will improve their confidence, and help you determine just what your child doe s or does not know.
You can turn every day activities into science projects. For example, don't just comment on how bright the moon is one night. Ask questions about why it's brighter tonight, why does it change shape, etc. You can observe the moon's phases throughout a month, and turn that activity into a science project, without even mentioning the words "science project". For a child that likes cooking, observe how milk curdles when you add vinegar, or how sugar melts into syrup. Try baking a cake and asking why does the cake rise? What happens if you forget to put in some ingredient? Voila! Instant science project idea, without being intimidating to you or your child.
Different kids have different interests so they need different kinds of science projects. A rock collection may interest your young daughter but your older son may need something more involved. Fortunately, it's not hard to find plenty of fun projects. Knowing your child is the best way to find enjoyable learning activities. Here are some more tips:
- Choose activities that are the right level of difficulty - not too easy nor too hard. If you are not sure, pick something easier since you don't want to discourage a child by making science frustrating. You can always do the harder project later on.
- Read the suggested ages on any projects, books or toys labels, but then make sure that the activity is appropriate for your child, regardless of age. Your child's interest and abilities are unique. If a child interested in a topic,they may be able to do activities normally done by older kids, while a child who is not interested may need something easier aimed at a younger ages.
- Consider how well the type of project matches your child's personality and learning style. Is the project meant to be done alone or in a group? Will it require adult help or supervision?
- Choose activities matched to your environment. A city full of bright lights at night may not be the best place to study the stars. But during your vacation to a remote area, you may be able to spark an interest in astronomy.
- Let your child help choose the project or activity. It's easy enough to ask. Rather than overwhelm them, suggest 2 or 3 possibilities. When a child picks something they are interested in, they will enjoy it and learn more from it.
Go ahead. Try it and see for yourself how easy it is the spark the interest of a child.
More 7 Tips for Teaching Children Science IssuesQuestion by : How can I start a science club at school? My friends and I have been thinking about starting a science club since the budget cuts have caused all of the 'fun' scientific activities to be canceled. We're in 8th grade and my science teacher offered to let us use his classroom and he said he could also be a supervisor. Are there any procedures and planning we should do? Best answer for How can I start a science club at school?:
Answer by STOP TALKING 2 ME!!
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Answer by Rafa
you should like just like get banners together around your school give info about your club where it will be held and like who wants to join and make fundraiser to do fun activities and just have fun right BTW im 12 so im not sure but just or make a meeting or something Okay? Or like get your group together on certain days of the week or just when everyone who joins can attend and do the things and doesnt interfere with other things like marching band or guitar lessons or drill pratice or tall flags hope that helped IN IN OTHER WORDS GET ORGANIZED kkk BYE
Answer by Mr Question guy
talk about black hose, the chaos theory, the universe. you could put those into ideas for something to do. black hose are awesome. just the thought you could go from one place to another so quickly.
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