As a teacher, how do you explain theories of science for kids in a fun way? And does involving them in the experiments make it easier for the students?

Have some toy models to explain to them basic theories and phenomenons. Using animations and presentations explaining the theories. Making class more interactive by regularly asking questions in between the lecture. After finishing the lecture invite the kids to explain what they learned to the class.

Teaching must not be confined to only chalk and board processes, but must be practical, informative, factually assessed, and interactive . Give the students a short assignment consisting of (fill in the blanks, true false, short answer questions related to the topic and theories explained). Giving kids some home experiments which explains the theories taught in class by simple and homely articles .

The subject can be made interested by using models, videos and charts. The interest of students can also be increased by performing experiments in labs as such things have longer impression on ones mind and can be remembered for long time. Students must be also taken to some educational tours like zoos, national parks, museums etc.

 

 Have some toy models to explain them basic theories and phenomenons. Using animations and presentations explaining the theories. Making class more interactive by regurarly asking questions in between the lecture. After finishing the lecture invite young mind kids to explain to class.

Teaching must not be confined to only chalk and board process, but must be practical informative , , .

In teaching science to young children we need to act at the level of critical thinking, and not so much at the level of the mathematical formalism and of theories. The most important thing we need to show children about scientific thinking is that intuition and naive observation are not adequate ways to arrive at scientific theories. Science requires a level of abstraction and critical thinking about the world as we see it, and theachers should develop these faculties in children as early as possible. Children have a very strong power of imagination, so this is not at all difficult. Show them how plain intuition would suggest that the Earth is flat, that the sun moves around the Earth, that we are at the centre of everything, that gravity is different for hammers and for feathers. Then show them how we found out that these are mere illusions, and what experiements people did to disprove these theories. Even your eyes "show" you the Earth if flat, if you stick a vertical pole in the ground in Athens and another one in Alexandria and you measure their shadows on the same day and time, you'll find they have different lengths and angles. This is critical because a flat Earth cannot explain this difference; only a round Earth can. By measuring that difference and knowing the distance over the ground between the two cities you can then calculate the radius and perimeter of the Earth. To verify if the Earth is indeed spherical and not some other round shape (a ruggby ball or a pear shape for example), you can make the same measurement in other directions and between other pairs of cities and find out the the result is always the same regardless where you make them, which can only happen in a space of constant curvature - a sphere.

Models of the Solar System are popular in science classes, and they are useful to demonstrate the failures of intuition. The key insights are that we are not at the centre, and that models must be able to account for all known observations and hopefully make accurate predictions. We have long used the classical laws of planetary motion (Newton and Kepler's laws) to successfuly predict for example the tides and the eclipses. Confidence in the model was reinforced when observation of perturbations of the orbit of Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune by calculation, before we could directly see it through a telescope. Yet the model did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the precession of the perihelion of Mercury which was a well known observation. It would require another level of abstract thinking to arrive at General Relativity, which now allows us to understand the orbit of Mercury as well as some other phenomena (gravitational lenseing around the Sun for example). The main problem of the model is that it suggests a fully deterministic "clockwork universe", which is incompatible with observation as per the findings that led to the development of Quantum Mechanics. A 10-year old can understand the two-slit experiment and the problems it raises for classical newtonian mechanics, so we don't need elaborate mathematics to explain modern science, only the power of imagination and insightful observation of te universe.

My suggestion is to use paradoxes and thought experiments, as they help children think and encourage their imagination. There are several examples in all fields of science, including solved and unsolved paradoxes. Zeno's, Olber's, Hilbert's hotel, Schrodinger's cat and Archimedes' paradox are among the many very instructive and powerful paradoxes to explore in science class, together with an explanation as to why intuition is a weak tool in scientific thinking. None requires high maths to understand, but they make clear that the universe isn't what it seems to intuition.

I believe the best way to explain the theories of science is to try and make these theories tangible to them. Giving real life examples and experimenting with these theories, is not only fun for students, but it also helps them remember certain information.

 

Since science is not always a subject loved by students, I believe student should be involved in the learning process. Group project, experiments and field trips are just some of the methods that could be used to stimulate and encourage learning.

Get easy science experiments for kids that allow them to practice what they’re learning in school. Help your young scientist fully understand concepts by letting them do the experiments hands-on. Insight that comes from exploration and discovery leads to a stronger grasp of the lessons-learned. Our fun science experiments for kids are safe, and each includes detailed instructions. Find a science project for kids based on age-appropriate concepts, from earth science to chemistry. With easy to find ingredients and clearly defined lessons, our science activities make it simple to help young minds flourish. Teaching through these engaging experiments for kids improves your relationship with them, and can turn into a lifelong love of science.

Yes,experiements makes it easier for the student to understand the theorie mentioned in thir books, 

Because its human nature whatever you examine practically you learn and understand that part easily , 

and for students it becomes a visual memory

Building pinwheels from origami paper, thumbtacks and pencils can be a fun activity and can provide a simple demonstration on wind power and wind direction. Creating and maintaining a small garden in class can lead to discussions on plants, photosynthesis, chloroplasts and even the importance of clean water. Creating an aquifer from sand and gravel could be a term project and can lead to class discussions,debate and presentations. It could also lead to an awareness of the importance of conservation and sustainable use.

every topic of any subject needs to be interested first  for the kids so that instructor must take full attention and involvement of the students....so the question is regarding physics i will write for this subject.... first make a summery of the topic to be explained with showing the advantages and disadvantages of the topic with respect to daily life......so if required then use the images, videos and charts....also use physics laboratory for experiment regarding the topic..........i always use such method in my classroom and i always get% result from the students.

 

Science as a subject is more interesting than many others but for some it is boring. It's because the teaching methods are not encouraging. 

Science becomes interesting, inspiring and encouragement to explore when a teaching is not confined only to the text book. Teacher should use every possible method within the conceptual limitations of his students, to make them comprehend the topic. 

Without practical involvement of the students in the topic you can't motivate them enough to learn it. To achieve better results small projects/ assignments should be given to the students in groups that are relevant to the topic. They will amaze you by their performance and enthusiasm.

Learning by pictures or video and the way of teamwork and finds rule that says I hear I forget, I see I remember