Take your science class on an outdoor adventure.
Science classrooms are places of learning and exploration of the processes that guide our everyday lives. Students may study biology, chemistry, earth science, physics or astronomy in a science classroom. Because science is a broad subject and provides an infinite amount of information, science teachers will have a variety of options to liven a classroom.
Games
Test your students' knowledge of course material with science games. You can modify game shows, such as "Jeopardy" or "Family Feud," for your science class to play. Additionally, games can be played in groups, individually or with the entire class, so they are good options for teachers who want to change the classroom routine a bit. Games can last a single round or a week, depending on your class and the amount of material you are covering.
Films
Listening to lectures or reading about scientific events can become boring for students in science class. As such, use documentaries to illustrate the scientific concepts you are teaching. Some films may depict the life cycle of a flower, for instance, without being mundane and slow. After each film, ask your class what they learned and to clarify the processes they witnessed. Over time, you may find that films contribute great educational content to your curriculum.
Field Trips
Take your students outside of the classroom to explore science up close and personal. Depending on the type of science you are teaching, the field trip possibilities are endless. Take your astronomy class to the local observatory to see Venus or arrange a hike where geology students can collect and observe different types of rocks. Zoology students will benefit from a trip to the local zoo as well. Students can even visit a greenhouse where they can learn more about growing plants.
Projects
Projects are staples of many science classes. They allow students to explore and create on their own, while making use of the scientific process. Have students create a hypothesis based on a question or idea their project seeks to determine. They can then perform and repeat experiments to test whether their hypothesis is true or not. Be sure that students document their experiments and results as they go along and provide a conclusion of what they learned in the process.
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