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Teaching elementary school science has to

be approached in a way that differs from

higher education levels of science. Young

children are best suited to learn through

hands-on experimentation and an

integration of other subjects into the science

curriculum. Concepts should be broad

enough to cover many areas of science and

include mathematics whenever possible. The National Science Teachers Association has

published a position statement on elementary school science instruction, including many

strategies and ideals.

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Methods for Teaching Elementary

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Involve students in science activities that encourage exploration and questioning. Nurture

and develop a child's conceptual framework. This framework is the foundation for students tolearn more detailed and specific knowledge. Without a proper conceptual framework,

students will have difficulty processing ideas that are foreign to them, as are many science

topics. Teach ideas through integrated science topics, rather than specific experiments. For

example, integrate botany and plant growing with mathematics by encouraging charting and

measurements of the plant growth. Another idea is to integrate artwork through the study of

science. Have children create artwork related to science topics, such as water cycles, animals,

flowers and other science topics. Encourage detailed artwork by asking students to describe

what they are drawing and how those details are important in a scientific role.

Vary teaching methods to keep students interested. Considering mixing up traditional

curriculum topics with kid-designed science shows. "Bill Nye the Science Guy," "Beakman's

World" and "Slim Goodbody" are examples of television shows that provide a fresh and

exciting perspective on science. When possible, talk about discoveries made by scientists with

different ethnic and personal backgrounds, including gender. Showing diversity in science

may encourage students to work harder if given a feeling that anyone can succeed. Students

will value science more, if they feel confident.

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Assemble classrooms into groups and ask students to work together to solve different

scenarios. Provide scenarios and see if groups can figure out what happened and possibly

what the next step might be. Encourage problem solving and teamwork in figuring out

scenarios. Allow students to become freethinkers without guidance and monitor how things

develop. Instead of students clinging to teachers for help, encourage them to rely on one

another. This will help breed confidence and independent-thinking capabilities within the

students.

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