The Importance of Science in the Household
March 28, 2011, By Kasie Baltes 0 comments
Science grounds you. It’s a constant reminder of our inability to completely control life, and the environment we live in. It embodies everything we touch and envelopes the air we breathe. From natural disasters to growth and new advancements, science has a way to continuously surprise us. You can’t ignore or escape it – rather it’s important to embrace all that science has to offer.
Although schools start teaching science at a young age, children can often find themselves bogged down by the weight of lesson plans and textbooks. If your child seems to have lost interest or shut down at the mere thought of enjoying science, there are ways to rekindle the spark – and it all begins at home.
Whether or not you enjoyed science as a kid, you have to admit there is something mesmerizing about a hands-on experiment. It’s amazing to watch a home-made volcano erupting with baking soda and vinegar or a ball propelled 10-feet in the air while learning physics, kids are fueled by curiosity. So the first place to start is conducting experiments and activities in the home. It may sound complicated, but contrary to what many believe, science experiments can be easy and fun.
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