what can an adult do to make primary science class exciting?

Answer 1

It depends on what science concepts you are teaching, and what grade level(s).

If you are teaching about plant growth: have them grow beans, all you need is a glass jar (for each student, or pairs is best), wet cotton wool, and a seed bean which should be poked down between the glass and the cotton wool so students can see what happens).

If your teaching about the earths magnetism have students follow directions using a compass.

If your teaching about rain and evaporation, condensation, precipitation try pouring boiling water in a clear jug, then seal the top of the jug with a bag of ice and you will create a 'cloud' as the water vapour is forced to concentrate itself between the hot water and cold ice.

The main thing is to be positive, and to involve students (ie: don't perform an 'experiment' in front of the children, let them do it for themselves).

Don't spoil investigations by telling students what the outcome should be, let them make their own observations.

Don't ever do an activity just becuase it looks fun, it should always be backed up with a scientific basis, you need to teach the concept behind the results, not just put food dye in a vase with carnations and see how the petals change colour over time, the important thing is that students know about the process that causes the petals to change colour - it is not magic). If you look at the curriculum documents for your state/country it should tell you what concepts you are required to teach at what grade level - this should be you starting point. Work out what concepts you are to teach, find out as much as you can manage about it, working out how to do it, and how to make it interesting will depend on the subject. It helps to be familiar with the resources available to you.

If you're stumped for ideas, pay a visit to google, type in something along the lines of the concept, lesson, plan or ideas.
eg: aurora lesson primary
Try different words, adding more words to narrow the search down, or less words to broaden the search. You might be surprised how many ideas are available online. As a beginning teacher I find the web to be an invaluable resource for planning lessons.

Answer 2

Interaction makes classes like science very fun for kids. Get the kids involved in relatable science projects in the classroom. Mix up the very boring stuff with some really cool stuff that you know they will love. Field trips are always fun, even if it is just outside the classroom in the schoolyard or down the street to the local park or pond.

Answer 3

Constantly give them hands on activities (easier said than done, I know!) Kids love anything gross so you can incorporate that into the lesson. Have lots of pictures of what you are talking about. Also, if you're excited about the subject, they will be too. It's contagious! If we could all be like Ms. Frizzle!

Answer 4

Love it yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!