How do I get my child interested in science? ?

Question

I'm into literature and art but I want my child to develop an interest in science so that she can have more practical skills. Any suggestions on how to get a child to have an appreciation for science?

Answer 1

As this is the Astronomy & Space section, take her to a star party.  In the Detroit area, for example, there's the public event, "Astronomy at the Beach", Sept 5 & 6.  But your local club, whereever that is, may have open house events and others.  The Fall is a great time to do astronomy.  It gets dark early and isn't yet freezing out.  But bring warm things to wear, as it can get cold.

At one such event, i was showing Jupiter.  A six year old girl was last in line.  She looked at Jupiter, then asked how long she could look.  I said as long as she wanted.  She was still looking at it twenty minutes later.

Answer 2

well make it fun for her

Answer 3

Do a search for "Science for children."  I just did that on Google, and came up with over 40,000 Web sites. There should be something in there that'll interest a child of any age.  

Answer 4

you could start by telling them some of the more intresting facts.... like out there in the universe there are stars that are bigger then jupiter's orbit stretches.... and things of that nature... those usually 'wow' smaller minds, and more times then not, sparks an early intrest in learning about the universe....

someone once asked me a single question when i was really young, about the universe, i can't remember the question anymore, but i remember the event... that event led me to ponder for days and days and i still couldn't really wrap my mind around it and understand it... i guess ever since then i've always had this 'need' to understand the things about our universe that you don't see/think about everyday... like what exactly is gravity... why is gravity so weak compared to other forces [you have the entire weight of the earth weighing down on you, and you can still pick things up], where do black holes lead, etc

Answer 5

There are tons of science museums around the country, as well as palentology, ancient history, and technology museums, and zoos and aquariums.  There are many local astronomy clubs that hold observing nights every month.  These all involve science.  You could do fun experiments in your home - anything can be tested with science?  Which keeps coffee hot longer - your ceramic mug or the cup from Starbucks?  Do those 'green bags' really work?  Thinking about how to test things is what science is all about.  

Answer 6

Show him some cool experiments. Like putting oil in water. Good luck!

Answer 7

Kids are inertrested in animals of all science at a young age introduce her to those by making it fun then slowly go into ecosystem and how it works...school moves to fast for kids to like science

Answer 8

Museums are good - you can find out what interests her most and go with that topic. There are so many things that you could go into, so finding out what interests her is really important. You could even try going to the local bookstore and perusing the kids science books with her to see what grabs her.

How old is she? My 4yr laps up science info (especially on dinosaurs and volcanos). Actually we are coming at this issue from the other side - me and my husband are both scientists and we wan to make sure the kids are getting the arty stuff too. To that end, we are hoping to get them into the local elementary school that has an arts emphasis. If you have a local school with a science/technology emphasis - this is a good thing, because she'll get the arty stuff at home.

Answer 9

Well You can talk to her about different types of science. I myself love the stars. The are beautiful. Almost like diamonds in the sky. Or i love the constellations. Tell her about the history of constellations, and about some of the Greek Gods.

Fir Example: Andromeda: A creature so beautiful the gods believed that everyone should be able to see her, so they put her into the skies for the whole world to see.

Answer 10

take her/him to a science centre and show them all the fun fascinationg things !  

Answer 11

surround everything that has to do with science, only books with science, and dvds with science, anything informative, no? ask they want to hear something neat, and show them examples like the classic baking soda and vinegar and the classic microscope set, i loved it when i was small

Answer 12

You are definitely headed in the wrong direction. No matter how interesting and fun you make the subject, if your child is not interested in it, they will not excel in that subject. Just let your child be themselves, if that child would like to be an artist of some sort then let that child do that, their is honor in being an artist.

If you try and make a child become something they are not cut out for, that will only bring years of anger and angst against the parent and torture and torment to the child. Haven't you seen any biographies on beauty queens who couldn't stand the torture of beauty pagents?

Answer 13

Teach your child to ask good questions. The surest way to kill off an interest in science is to present it as a body of facts to be learned. All children act like scientists naturally, because they are so full of questions. This is what to encourage - asking questions and tenaciously trying to understand where the answers lead.

Answer 14

take her to a science related place like a science museum?

or you can show her some experiments. find what she is interested about science and expand on it.

but always remember you cant force your child to be interested in it. you have to develop the interest. maybe your child is interested in other skills?

Answer 15

That can be difficult if she isn't interested in science to start with.

To start off, allow her to do some experiments in the house. The indicator properties of red cabbage juice is a good one to start. Boil red cabbage until the water goes red. Then get her to use the water to check if a substance is acidic or basic, such as vinegar or baking soda.

Make a volcano (in the sink). Put washing up liquid in a jar, then add baking soda and finally pour in some vinegar. For added effect, add red food colouring.

Take her to a centre for science, such as a fair, or allow her to join in with chemistry camps (we had one in University this year, and it was great fun for everyone).

Answer 16

Take her to a science history museum or to a technology convention, these are all places were a young person might see the potential of being a scientist and inventing new stuff.

Answer 17

How old is she?

You should start teaching her things like the evolutionary history of life, the formation of our solar system and other biology and astronomy subjects!

Answer 18

Well I am a student and my science teacher used many methods. We looked at electronic sciences, diagrams.... try thinking about the method. Use pictures for artsy children and talk about robotics for video game addicts.