2006-06-13 06:15:11 · 21 answers · asked by Avery Smith 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Forced studying is not fun or productive. Get your kids into reading for pleasure. Here are some great books written by James Herriot a British veterinarian:
All Creatures Great and Small
All Things Bright and Beautiful
All Things Wise and Wonderful
2006-06-13 06:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of great answers here already. I wanted to add that it depends somewhat on her current age. If she's still on the young side, it might be great to really help her understand the connection between what she wants to do and what she has to do to get there. One way could be to ask a friendly vet to give a talk in her next science class to show the kids specific ways in which science is important to her/his job.
Also, see if she can intern at a vet clinic. To test her love for the job, she could get a summer job walking or washing pets.
2006-06-13 06:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old the child is. If it is appropriate, visit local vets. The younger the child is exposed to chemistry concepts, the easier it is later. Science classes are geared to an average IQ. If one has good study habits, prep education is not a dealbreaker. Encourage all efforts, support the child in all ways.
2006-06-13 06:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by gomilia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a valid interest in what your child is doing. Dont be afraid to look for tutors for her. The more interested and knowledgeable she becomes now the better for her later on. Especially in hard sciences its takes a lot of heart, dedication, and stamina to get through those classes in collge. The more she gets used to science and the way it works the better she will be in the long run
2006-06-13 06:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by zuri_mwana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tutor kids and my latest wants to be a Vet. I made flash cards of key terms on 3x5 index cards. I wrote the questions at the end of each chapter, with answers on the back of each index card. She studied and the next time she came she had to know all of them. I tutored her two times a week. She said this helped her a lot for her tests. She just graduated from High School last week. I'd been tutoring her since she was in the 5th Grade.
2006-06-13 06:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Gloria K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with throwing away the video games and not being a passive parent who lets her do nothing but sit in front of the tv. Seriously. Those who do more reading and creative thinking do better in school, even science than those who kids are in front of a video game.
If you are looking for books: DK is a good start. In Florida, we have lots of sicence camps at places like Sea World. See if you have a science camp close. Hands on helps. And have her take latin. Yes, she will need it and take excellerated math classes
2006-06-13 06:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by gwai_lo_girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is get your child to reason critically. Rather than simply answering your child's questions, guide discovery. For instance, on a family vacation (skiing for instance), ask how many different ways people could get to the top without ski lifts. In the desert? Ask your child if they can think what mineral contents would make the rocks red, green, or blue. Explain the answer after posing additional questions (what color is rust? what rusts?)... Your child will learn to assess situations and factors for cause and effect.
2006-06-13 06:21:29 · answer #7 · answered by Ron S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a vets office and have the vet explain to her that to take care of sick animals she has to pass her science classes that way shell know the difference between a dog, cat and ferret or any other animal at that.
2006-06-13 06:54:12 · answer #8 · answered by nvus04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on which science she is taking but i think its general science which is physical ,chemical and biological.taking great notes are a plus when listening to lectures and when doing any type of labs.pay attention to your teacher is always the best way to learn and give your teacher the respect they have earned.get enough sleep at night will make your brain open to every thing that is said.however they may have to stay up till 11 pm studying for a final just be sure they are studying and not on the phone or playing games.finally give her help when she needs it but only if she asks.
2006-06-13 06:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your daughter as much as you can about becoming a vet and everything it has to do with science and it won't be a bad thing if you help her by studying it with her and having conversations with her explaining stuff
2006-06-13 06:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by Triana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋