Article by Robert Watson
Finding a good 8th grade science project can be a huge challenge to those involved in the search. Those involved would be the parents of the child or children in the 8th grade. Teachers that assign an 8th grade science project are not trying to fill a void in the curriculum, nor are they trying to make your world a blurry spin of papers due, note cards to enforce, and the hassle of keeping your child or children up to date on the different levels due in an 8th grade science project. They are not only teaching your child or children about science by use of an 8th grade science project, but also teaching them responsibility and curiosity about the world around them.
Most people have learned or simply understand that having their child complete an 8th grade science project can encourage their child to develop instincts about timeliness, organization, and over all dependability while whetting their appetite for knowledge. Helping your child or children choose a good topic for their 8th grade science project may seem hopeless, but most parents fail to follow the first rule involved in finding the best 8th grade science project. That rule is “Let the child or children choose a topic for their 8th grade science project.” Sometimes you have to take a step back and really listen to your child or children. This might be a good chance to let them find something that interests them and by completing an 8th grade science project on their chosen topic, they are learning something they were interested in, which could serve to encourage them, in the future, to choose better topics for research.
Making learning enjoyable is one of the most important things a teacher can do, and by assigning an 8th grade science project, they are encouraging the 8th graders to be creative and intelligent. The children are allowed to pick a topic for their 8th grade science project that interests them and also serves to educate them in some way about something they were clueless about prior to choosing the said 8th grade science project. You may find yourself surprised at the choice your child or children makes concerning their 8th grade science project, and as long as it is nothing harmful, offensive, or generally negative, allowing them to make the decision gives them a sense of control, no matter how small, over something in their life which helps to encourage them to take responsibility for something they are doing.
Although you may want to help them with their 8th grade science project, you must remember to maintain a reasonable distance to everything being done. Checking their progress on their 8th grade science project is a good idea and helps them realize they must be held accountable for the project, but actually doing their project, no matter how small the action, will only teach them that they are not required to carry any responsibility for anything, that Mom or Dad will cover for them and do the work if they do not. Not only does this make the 8th grade science project a lesson in laziness, but also ruins any chance of your child or children learning to act for themselves and take responsibility for their actions, if only for an 8th grade science project.
Encourage your child or children as they complete each task involved in their 8th grade science project and remind them commend them frequently on the good job they are doing on their 8th grade science project, and keep their spirits up by making certain they are aware of how proud you are of them and their progress.
Robert Watson is a high school science teacher with over 3 years experience working as a science fair judge. Visit his website for more information about 8th Grade science fair projects and ideas for helping complete them. http://www.sciencefair-ideas.com