Calling all you science types out there: I need help

[melwil]

As a primary teacher I teach everything - reading, writing, maths, social studies, arts, health, technology and science. Over the last four years, I've been reflecting on my teaching and improving wherever I can. And now I'm attacking science

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[veritykindle]

I'm not a teacher, but as kiirotsubasa says, I also believe that science games and experiments are key to teaching kids to enjoy science.

You inspired me to go looking online for science websites for kids, and I just found this awesome website that has really nice science activity suggestions for kids. I just spent an hour looking at it myself, and I feel like I want to do all these experiments myself, now. :D

Googling "science experiments for kids" and "science activities for kids" got me a lot more sites. (Although that first one is still my favorite. *g*)

Good luck! I think it's really great that you are taking the time to do this! ♥

[saragoose]

I used to work at a science centre here in Canada, where I taught school workshops and did live science shows for all ages. Although science centre has lots of connotations, the one I worked at was kooky and fun and definitely got students as well as their teachers excited about (and thinking about!) science. If there's a science centre near you, that might be an option; they might do field trips, teacher training, classroom visits or even just have some free resources on their website. Or try a planetarium or other science related facility, too

[baggers]

I'd have no idea where to start with designing a program, but I'm always around to help with the details. Apparently I'm a qualified scientist these days.

The thing I always enjoyed in school, and the lack is what bored me to tears at uni, was the actual process of designing an experiment. Even things as simple as "proving which material floats best", which is one I remember from grade 3. Experiments are awesome, but just following instructions isn't always that engaging.