Creative School Assemblies Bring Science Alive

As a student, I always found science boring. Mostlyleave materials for them to build on and they
memorization and reading assignments.experience first hand the power of visual, interactive
In seventh grade, there were a few demonstrationsdemonstrations.
that really caught my attention. I still remember theI personally believe that children love to learn. But
powder explosion using a coffee can, flour and aunfortunately, we all too often make learning work.
candle. I learned something that day that I stillYes, learning involves reading, writing, memorization and
remember. I saw it, I heard it and I remember it.test taking. Mastery of a subject takes time and effort.
As a professional school assembly presenter, I try toStudents need to see the rewards of applying
recreate that excitement for students. Using excitingthemselves. They need to see the relevance of a
demonstrations, humor and volunteers, I create asubject to their lives and the joy of applying newly
learning experience that will not be forgotten.acquired skills.
I create an atmosphere of excitement about scienceAs funding for different programs becomes tighter, I
that, hopefully, will be continued long after I leave. I wantbelieve it is important for schools and PTA and PTO
students to know learning can be fun.leaders to remember to bring in the educational
My seventh grade science teacher broughtassembly program. There are many fine presenters
demonstrations and hands on activities into the classnationwide who can bring exciting, motivational and
room.It was a year where science was interesting,educational presentations to your school. The
relevant and my grades reflected that. In addition tomemories of these presentations and the excitement
motivating the students, it is always my intention tofor learning they create can carry through a child's life.
stimulate some creative thinking among the teachers. I