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The First Day

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Morgan Strickland Morgan Strickland 595 Points

I'm currently a preservice teacher studying at the University of Arkansas. Many of my readings have mentioned how a key to students finding success in science is motivation. One text suggests that this motivation can be sparked on the first day of class using a science demo. What are some fun ideas for a science demo to do with the class on the first day of school, to get them excited and ready to learn more? I'm thinking demos appropriate for K-6!

 

Thank you,

Morgan Strickland

Flavio Mendez Flavio Mendez 52501 Points

Hi Morgan,

Check out this article from Science Scope titled: First Day of School.

https://common.nsta.org/resource/?id=10.2505/4/ss04_028_01_25

Let me know what you think about them and what happens after you try them.  I look forward to seeing other ideas for first day of school activities. 

Take care,

Flavio.

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