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Ep 94 - How to Know if you Should Demonstrate or Experiment
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science
English - February 08, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsEducation homeschool homeschooling teaching science at home teaching science homeschool science homeschoolscience homeschool tips homeschool science tips home school Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Ep 93 - How To: Keep a Written Record of Hands-on Science for All Ages
Next Episode: Ep 95 - How to: Work from Home and Homeschool
Should you demonstrate or experiment for hands-on science? And how do you know the difference?
In today’s podcast, we are going to take a look at these two types of hands-on scientific tests and when you should use them.
Show Notes - https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/94
Note - This audio is an expansion of a popular post from Elemental Science. See the original post here:
Timestamps
(0:57) Your options for hands-on science.
(1:55) The Scientific Demonstration
Definition: A scientific demonstration is an explanation of a process that is illustrated through an example, which serves as proof or evidence of the scientific principles at work. These allow your students to see the principles of science firsthand.The teacher models the principles of science as the student observes.(3:40) The Experiment
Definition: An experiment is a test or trial done for the purpose of discovering something unknown or validating a theoretical principle. These always follow the scientific method.The student is the driving force and the teacher is the mentor.(6:04) The Subtle Difference
Scientific demonstrations are teacher-led and student observed.Experiments are student-led and teacher-facilitated.(6:23) Learn how to know which one to use in your homeschool.
Use scientific demonstrations during the early years. Think of these as your knowledge-building tools.Use experiments as your students get older. Think of these as your exploratory tools.As your students mature, your role shifts from the demonstrator, or feeder of knowledge, to the mentor, or educational facilitator.(11:14) Get help for teaching science at home with our programs.