Science is difficult. You need to know a lot about science to teach it to your children.
Science requires equipment.
These are just a few of the myths many parents believe to be true when it comes to helping their children learn science. The brochure provides useful tips for parents on how they can incorporate the skills of science into everyday experiences and foster scientific thinking among young learners. NSTA strongly advocates parent involvement in science education. Parents who encourage the daily use of science skills, such as observing, classifying, and predicting, can enhance their child's ability to learn lifelong skills necessary for success in later school years. According to a survey by the Bayer Corporation, nearly 96 percent of parents say they want to help more with science education at home.