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Science experiments are fun for kids
What one learns in the textbooks is only one part
of what actually is carried forward. So to speak, the textbook words are what
experts called half-baked knowledge. This is because without experience one
cannot ensure complete learning of anything. This is why when teaching the
basics teachers employ various practical methods.
For instance, when teaching the child parts of the body, most kindergarten
teachers use dolls, and let the child feel each part of the body being explained
with its uses. This is in a way experimenting, especially when the teacher
quizzes the child.
Other basic concept experiments could include the distinction between hot and
cold. It is all too simple to say ‘Ouch, this is hot! And ‘Ah, this is cold! But
has the child understood the concept. Not really, unless they are made to feel
it themselves. Experiments imply the possibility to learn concepts practically.
Which means by practice. Keeping this in mind educationists have continue to
bring in newer and innovative easy science experiments for kids, which can be
conducted without adult supervision.
These experiments are simple and extremely safe. Apart being a part of the in
door activity at home, they can be used in school too. These experiments need
not be sold as games, but can also be created by teachers and parents alike. It
is all about creatively teaching the child, by involving them in the learning
process.
New age learning techniques call for the need of involving children in learning.
This implies breaking the wall of demarcation between teacher and child, and
instead sitting together. This is possible with bringing in easy science
experiments for kids. There are times when you let them be the Scientist
teaching you few things with experiments, and you will surprised with all they
have learnt. Like they say textbooks fulfill the grade requirement, but
experience makes the master… the expert!
Recommended sites :
http://set.lanl.gov/programs/SAH/rocket.html - Fun science experiment :- In this activity, you will construct a rocket that is fueled by a seltzer tablet. Fun !
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/ - fun, easy home science experiments.
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