Written by Article by Robert Watson
Just when you thought you had a few more years to relax before you needed to begin racking your brain for ideas — comes the first grade science project. Most of you are familiar with the dreaded school science projects. For first grade students? A first grade science project? Yes, you read that correctly and believe it or not it is in fact legal, but most importantly of all — an excellent way of educating children in good habits at an early age.
The dreaded science project was not dreamt up by ogre-like teachers, nor were they created to ruin your life, the reasons are actually quite opposite, and you as a parent will thoroughly appreciate the assigning of a first grade science project because it will benefit you in the long run by teaching your child(ren) about responsibility, the importance of planning, and the necessity of organizing things. Some of the most important lessons are learned by doing an first grade science project. Instead of dreading first grade science projects, you can anticipate them as a means of teaching your child or children about taking responsibility, and learning to share their creativity and knowledge in an educational way.
Not only are the children learning at an early age from completing a first grade science project, but also learning early in life about dedication, finishing a job, and doing it to the best of their ability. A first grade science project is based on the idea of educating the children about topics and occurrences in their every day lives, by giving them the chance to be creative while examining the chosen topic, and learning new ideas by completing their first grade science project. They must first choose a topic to do their first grade science project on, and then begin gathering information about their first grade science project, and by organizing all the information as it is gathered is the way they infuse the knowledge in their brains, concerning the chosen topic.
After having collected enough information for their first grade science project, they are required to write a paper about their choice of topic for their first grade science project, and to come up with some form of visual educational support to either explain their topic, or to show the finished product of their first grade science project. When the time rolls around for the visual part of the project, most parents begin to panic, but at this age level, panic is not necessary. First grade science projects are not as difficult nor as detailed as those in the higher education levels, but must maintain an efficiency and educational quality about them.
A first grade science project is a way for your child(ren) to develop their creative skills, their educational skills, and their knowledge. Help them as best you are able, but refrain from completely taking over their first grade science project. Keep in mind, this is THEIR first grade science project and it is a necessary step for them to take in their growth toward mature young adults. Although it is only an first grade science project, they are in essence, preparing for life and it’s challenges when they get older.
Robert Watson is a High School Math and Science teacher who has worked as a judge and a coordinator of many science fairs. Check his Science Fair Project ideas website for some more ideas and information.