Each group should have its own project, with questions and answers, and each student should have a task. When a group begins a new project, each students should get a new task. This way of teaching makes students part of the lesson. When lessons consist of only a teacher talking and students listening or taking notes, students may not understand what is being taught, may lose interest, and probably won't learn as much. The science problems that students solve should make them use mathematics, so they will learn more math and understand why it is important to their lives.
Computers can also help students solve science problems.
Science lessons using special computer programs can help them learn about science topics that can't be brought right into the classroom, and teach them more skills that they will need in the work world. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Clearinghouse for a copy of the digest and a list of other Clearinghouse publications. This guide is in the public domain and may be freely reproduced and disseminated. Return to the Full Text Parent-Resources. Return to the NPIN Home Page.