Elements of Good Elementary Science
Kristina Toscano, left, and Alyssa McFadden conduct an experiment on mass and weight at Cashell Elementary. (Bill O'leary - The Washington Post)
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Time: Science educators recommend at least three hours a week, on average, in upper elementary and middle grades. Individual lessons should be long enough to allow for in-depth experiments.
Inquiry: The heart of science instruction, hands-on experimentation, teaches students how to solve scientific problems.
Content: Students should learn science from books and articles, especially in upper grades. Hands-on science is great, but it's not enough.
Fairs: Many schools have phased out exhibitions of science talent to focus on reading and math, but they generate interest in the subject.
Journals: Students should keep a log of scientific inquiry, particularly in upper grades, to reflect on discoveries.
