Hi,

I do classroom astronomy for grades 3 to 8.  At all these levels, I keep
them on the edge by constantly changing directions in a way that makes me
look like a mad man, but which keeps the story moving along as I planned it.
I use models, demonstrations, slides, video clips, and student helpers along
the way.  Never a dull moment.  Some of my demos are messy and noisy.

I NEVER lecture to them.  I talk to them and constantly ask them questions.
These are leading questions that a) make them realize how much they already
know, and b) move them in the direction I intend the program to go.

Good luck,

Matt Linke 


On 8/30/05 10:19 AM, "John Martinson" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I am working on an outreach program for local 4th & 5th grade students
> in the public school.
> 
> With 4th - 5th Grade students, should we keep the programs simple (with
> little lecture/presentation)
> or more hands-on or all hands-on and no lecture?  The programs are on
> settlement of the west, importance of water, archaeology, etc.
> 
> We want to keep it interesting, and do not want to put the students
> (and teachers) to sleep.  So, looking
> at different approaches of hands-on learning exercises to keep their
> attention.  What does your museum and organization do to keep the
> students listening and active (and awake)?
> 
> John
> Boise, ID
> 

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