Teaching Science the Classical Way w/ Courtney Ostaff
The Well-Trained Mind podcast
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Fostering Enthusiasm for Science in Young Children through Engaging Approaches
The chapter explores methods to engage young children in science by utilizing fun and explorative approaches like focusing on specific science fields, using 'living books' with beautiful illustrations, and incorporating hands-on experiments like gardening and astronomy. It also discusses transitioning to middle grades science education, emphasizing scientific principles and understanding the evolving nature of scientific knowledge. Additionally, it touches on the rhetoric stage in high school, highlighting the importance of structured textbooks, the history of science, and the significance of science labs for college admissions.
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