Provide cooperative learning activities that will provide students opportunities to associate with each other, learn from each other, and gain respect for each other. Involve appropriate role models in career exploration activities. Without sufficient instruction, many students, whether they are slow learners, average, gifted, or from other exceptional groups, will show little interest in science and mathematics. There are several things that every parent should know about science and mathematics classes. All students should take science and mathematics courses every year.
Students learn science best through hands-on experiences.
There are a variety of exhibits and classes held for children and their parents at museums. There are several good science programs on television, such as National Geographic Specials, NOVA, Nature, and Bill Nye-The Science Guy, designed specifically for children. As parents watch with their children, they should help them ask questions and understand the concepts presented. Shop for items for home science. Go to museums and bookstores and look at science books for children.