Sophie Wilson

NJ

Hello, I am currently learning and studying to become an educator at the Elementary level. I wanted to ask what are the best ways to keep science interesting for students? Not all experiments can be hands-on for safety reasons, so what are ways to keep students still engaged and wanting to learn more?

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A great way to incorporate hands-on learning involving the solar system, in the third grade, is by using manipulatives such as clay, play dough, or foam balls. Students can mold and show models of the different planets within the solar system. Creating a mobile is also another idea that is hands-on and uses materials found in households. 

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Hi Alicia, my name is Sophie and I am also studying to be an Elementary Education teacher at Saint Peter's University. I think a great way to integrate music into a science lesson plan is by using different objects to have the students create a thunderstorm. Students can use cans, bottles, and other items within a classroom or household to create the sounds of a thunderstorm. If you want the ...

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