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Tag Archives: motivation
What's My Motivation?
How do I motivate students who don’t want to do anything at all? — B., Utah If you ever solve this, you’ll be up for a Nobel Prize! There is no sure-fire method that will motivate every student. So, use … Continue reading
The Wow Factor
What are some activities that I can plan for the next school-year of science with that will excite my students for the lessons to come? — C., Arkansas There are a host of demonstrations and hands-on activities that can … Continue reading
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Getting the Ball Rolling
What are some of the best ways to start and facilitate a class discussion about science topics? – B., Arkansas I have used many different ways to get science discussions going. I think the key is to either “wow” them … Continue reading
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Science Fair Blues
My school requires science fairs for all ninth graders. How do you encourage students to ask questions that don’t just come from books or websites? – L., Massachusetts I think the objective of a science fair is to learn … Continue reading
Motivation and comfort zones
I’ve noticed my students don’t seem to have a lot of motivation in science class. They are sometimes afraid they’ll make mistakes, and they’re often reluctant to try something new. What can I do to encourage more student engagement in … Continue reading
Motivating and engaging students
“The most engaging tool of all is an enthusiastic teacher who provides high, clear expectations and connects with students on a personal level. Good teaching is good teaching, even today.” This quote from the Editor’s Corner sums up what has … Continue reading
Motivation
It seems like it’s getting harder to motivate students. What can we do? — Roseanna, Beaverton, Oregon I’ve found we cannot motivate others; motivation comes from within the individual. We can threaten, cajole, plead, or reward students into doing what … Continue reading