METHODS TO CAPTURE A STUDENTS INTEREST IN SCIENCE

Group 4

Create Competition Nothing in history has inspired more

scientists than competition. Just look at sputnik and the race to space!

Competition is almost always hands on and it almost always captures a students attention, and is also a general goal of the CCS.

Props Nothing is cooler than being able to see

props and use props in a classroom, it is about as applied as you can get!

It is an advantage than not even math or English or social studies can do so it should be used!

Models of cells, demonstrations for physics, experiments for chemistry- the possibilities are endless

Relate! When science is taught in a way students

can not relate to, then why would they be interested if they already are not?

When science is related to students every day lives, students can find a practical reason to not only need science, but to actually like it.

A great example would be cars motions on a road or track in relation to physics.

PERSONALITY! Number one- teacher personality No amount of props, relation, or

competition can get a student motivated if a science teacher is a bump on a log.

Personality is so important to getting a group of students in gear. Think about it, if you are ready to teach science and be charismatic and showing character and having an up beat tempo, students are going to most likely follow by example.

End Thank you everyone- from Group 4!