The STEM Science Experiment Classroom consists of four parts to help children develop an interest and knowledge base in science.
* Hearing/seeing basic principles and examples from the instructor.
This is done both before, during, and after experiments, often in the form of questions to get the student thinking.
The fun experiments are designed to arouse children’s interest in science are demonstrated and students also participate in many experiments. Many of the experiments appear as “science magic shows,” and even adults are impressed and learn from these experiments. Children are motivated and encouraged to try the experiments themselves, fostering an intellectual curiosity.
After the science experiments, children get individual science kits for hands-on experiments they do in class and then can take home to show (and often teach) their parents. The kits are designed for fun, ease of use, and to reinforce the principles they learned in this science “theme.” These kits help deepen their understanding of science.
After conducting the experiments, the children write a science report using a prepared form. Children write about what they learned, what they enjoyed, and draw pictures/diagrams of their experiments to confirm their understanding. Children are encouraged to take the reports home to show their parents.