<![CDATA[How to teach Science?]]>How do you all teach Science huh?


Nowadays in the market, there are lots of experimental packages like growing your own crystals, create your own water clock, robotics etc.

What is the ideal age for children to create their own science experiments?

Those packages state ages 6 and above. But I wonder if it’s suitable for my K2 boy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/2098/how-to-teach-scienceRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:26:11 GMTFri, 20 Feb 2009 08:06:35 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:28:56 GMT]]>But the idea of running classes in a home or apartment is a pretty good idea… maybe i should try that some times…

office rentals here can be really expensive…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/59403https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/59403Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:28:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:34:32 GMT]]>Hi Emelyn,


Sorry that my post sounded like an advert. I didn’t meant it to be like that. I was just replying to Tweet. Well, Once again, I apologize.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57675https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57675Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:34:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:29:33 GMT]]>Sigh. Another one.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57672https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57672Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:29:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:15:26 GMT]]>Dear Tweet,


We are currently utilising 2 classrooms at Blk 111 Woodlands St 13. It is not a flashy centre as some of the tutors here are still teaching and they do not want to be obvious.

Our main priority here is educating the children and we try to keep our overhead low so that we could pass the savings to the parents.

Each tutor only look after one subject as we want the tutor to be more focused in their speciality. In such a case, the students would be able to get a subject focused tutor.

Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57666https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57666Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:48:35 GMT]]>Hi NIEtrainedTEACHER


Where is the location of thinkerslab?Not stated in the website.
:?

Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57627Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:48:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:54:55 GMT]]>With the new science syllabus, the emphasis on hands on learning is massive. Personally, I find that due to this very reason, the foundation layer step is being taken quite lightly.


Furthermore, hands on experimental learning enhances the understanding of the topics. It bring forth the theoretical knowledge which the child has learnt.

Usually, my approach would be,

1. Draw out a topical concept map. This would help you child in terms of remembering the key words to the particular concepts.

2. Immediately after the concept map is done, practice with MCQ questions first. This would allow the concept to sink in without the stress of writing out sentences. The more your child performs this, the more the concept will sink in. Remember, just do this topically do not mix topics.

3. Perform some simple science experiments with the child as this would help to anchor the concepts into their mental schema and understanding. At the same time, a visual anchor for the child would be a lot stronger in terms of retention. This is the time to impart the science process skills to them so that it will help them in the next step.

4. Review the concepts again and then practice with the open ended questions. The best would be with questions that has a set up for them to study. Once again, the more the better.

After the steps have been achieved, move on to the next topic. Prior to the termly assessment, review the topics again. You may also ask you child to redo the earlier practices as this allow the concepts to be refreshed in the mind.

And finally, do not forget that the child has to sit fro a written exam at the end of the year. A balanced learning approach, theoretical and enhanced by hands on, would do a lot of good for them.

Regards
thinkerslab.com.sg

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57597https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57597Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:54:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Thu, 21 May 2009 01:40:21 GMT]]>

winth:
How do you all teach Science huh?


What is the ideal age for children to create their own science experiments?
I find the Young Scientist magazines to be very informative and interesting for young kids. Don't know about K2 but am sure that P1 kids can read and understand them.

Err, I would not trust a K2 to do their own science experiment. I would do it together with them. Perhaps you can ask them what they want and you supervise very closely.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/29784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/29784Thu, 21 May 2009 01:40:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:28:54 GMT]]>

winth:
Err... after doing these experiments, must explain why or not? :?


Like that must go do research on explanations leh...
As with all science experiments, there are asking questions, observing,
predicting, setting the experiments up, interpreting the data and also
the need to communicate the information.

Scientist organize information to help them answer their questions..
For pre-schoolers, they can be assisted to show comparison, to sort,
to classify and make graphs to interpret the information.

Scientists also share and discuss their \"discoveries\" in many different
ways. We can encourage children to talk about what they have seen
and done, draw pictures and diagrams, make constructions or designs,
dictate their findings to an adult , tape recorder or even keep written
records.

For easy reference, these simple home experiments have answers
provided for you to use for your... ermmm.... explanations. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22510https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22510Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:28:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:15:55 GMT]]>http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1bCoSr




http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1cyL10

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22508https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22508Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:15:43 GMT]]>Err... after doing these experiments, must explain why or not? :?


Like that must go do research on explanations leh...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22507Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:15:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:13:17 GMT]]>http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxFjbKA




http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1cyw39

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22506https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22506Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:13:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:11:42 GMT]]>Simple Home Experiment (7)




http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1cy9BS




http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1cyjAr

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22505https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/22505Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:11:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:44:30 GMT]]>Thanks super_dad!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21652https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21652Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:44:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:31:59 GMT]]>check this site out.


http://scitoys.com/

lots of interesting experiment using household materials.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21649https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21649Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:31:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:16:04 GMT]]>I like it too. Chanced upon this experiment in

my finds to post up here.. time to get materials
liao.. if you do try it out, lets share sponge plants
snapshots.. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21646https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21646Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:16:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:13:01 GMT]]>

buds:
Finally, this one...



http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqyBWL9


Do share your results of the experiments,
if you have tried them. Happy trying!
I like this one. May get my girl to try out.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21645https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21645Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:13:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:09:20 GMT]]>Finally, this one...



http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqyBWL9


Do share your results of the experiments,
if you have tried them. Happy trying!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21643https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21643Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:09:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:06:23 GMT]]>http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVyxlz0

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21641https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21641Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:06:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:05:06 GMT]]>Heyya all...


I'm updating to the simple home experiments
that i have posted up thus far.. sorry for the
delay in follow up. Hope you can enjoy these
experiments too. Cheerios! 😎


http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVyxe4A

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21640https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21640Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:28:42 GMT]]>hi there are some JC physics video tutorials at 
 http://thephysicscafe.com/video.html



Below is a short write up about my teaching methology

Many students complaint that the teachers are lousy, notes are not concise; the irony is that some complaint that the notes are too detailed. Some complaint that exams are too hard, some complaint that they are too easy, some feel that it’s too hard because it’s too easy.

There are things in life you may not agree. But the least you can do is to accept them. Regarding teachers, some are better than others. That's the way it goes in life. Regarding notes, every student has difference preference to the exact kind of notes they hope to receive. The solution is to customise and write your own notes.

There are two parts to my lesson – concepts explanation and problem solving.

I will prefer to first go over the physics concepts and I always give numerical examples to support the concepts -- in a way that's problem solving -- and I show demonstrations to further support the concept, because seeing, obviously, is believing. I try to make you see through the dumb equations and admittedly my methods are sometimes somewhat different from the other teachers. I try to inspire you and at times I try to make you wonder and think.
And I want to keep it that way. The second part of my lesson is problem solving. I think that concepts explanation and problem solving are complementary. The difference between the two is that I will take 80% of the responsibility to ensure that you understand the concepts, but you must take 80% of the responsibility to master problem solving. How do you do it? You must digest the extra questions that I will be giving you. It's very important that you make the homework part of your culture, that you study the solutions.
Believe me, they are truly excellent solutions, not cut and dry.
They give you a lot of background.
If you digest those solutions, then the concepts will sink in.
How do you know if you are improving? How do you know if you are on the right track? I will test you! You will have a 30 minutes short test after every topics. You will soon realise that for all the hard work you and your teachers put in, you only have 30 minutes to perform. You will soon learn to perform under stress, under exam conditions. I wil make sure you improve. When I give my test review, I will highlight the concepts. You will discover your weakness and improve. One day, you will realise that every little problem I am giving you is extremely simple.
Conceptually, they were not so simple.
But from a math point of view, they are trivial.
I have made it sound so easy, but when you are trying to do it, it’s going to be crazy. However you are not alone. The initial part is always difficult, but it can only be easier soon, sooner than you can realise.

[quote]When you know HOW the questions are set,
you will know HOW to solve them 
www.thephysicscafe.com
[/quote]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21085https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21085Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:28:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:50:43 GMT]]>

clarice:
There are all kinds of funny experiment on YOUTUBE. Just search through it.

hi clarice,
perhaps you may like to share http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1031 what are the good youtube science videos that you have came across/bookmarked, as there are a lot of 'experiments' that are not so good (not to mention potentially 'dangerous' videos) and a lot of time is needed to sieve through them.
TIA!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21082https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21082Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:50:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:42:17 GMT]]>There are all kinds of funny experiment on YOUTUBE. Just search through it. Also, when I teach my oldest boys science, I have the computer on to google for stuff that might supplement what is taught in the school homework.


Sometimes, the books don’t have pictures when they talk about certain things and the web is so useful to show them these missing pictures.

Of course must double check. Everything you read or see on the web must take with a pinch of salt.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21063https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21063Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:42:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:30:22 GMT]]>More animal craft activities, and this time can be

made from boxes, toilet rolls and other recyclable
materials you may have. Animal Safari fun! Enjoy!


http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1dG8Vr


http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1dGAm0

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/19481https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/19481Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:30:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to teach Science? on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:31:25 GMT]]>Heyya winth,


Post up pictures of your fun activities
as evidence! Hahahaa! Niwae, hope
you're motivated to get a move on
with the introduction. You and your
boys have fun now, yeah!

Cheerios.
:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18915https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18915Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:31:25 GMT