Science is a subject that readily lends itself to multiple modes of learning. Engaging students’ senses with visual aids and the exploration of objects and their surroundings can be used in combination with textbooks and lectures to create effective learning environments in science classrooms. With the growing trend in education of promoting STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as core subjects that often overlap, using a range of approaches to develop students’ knowledge of scientific topics is essential. Language arts can also be relevant to learning in the science classroom as students must decode information, use sequencing strategies, and draw conclusions among other skill practice.

Textbooks, Workbooks, Activity Books, Software, and Resources

A range of textbooks, workbooks, activity books, software, and additional resources are put to good use in science classrooms. AGS General Science by Pearson offers textbooks, software, lab manuals and additional resources with a breadth of scientific concepts detailed and organized in manageable chunks. AGS General Science is designed to assist students who need to master fundamental concepts.

Lab Materials: Science Experiment Kits, Microscopes and Magnifiers, Magnets, and More

Lab materials can turn classrooms into laboratories, encouraging students to explore solutions to research questions. Science experiment kits contain everything students need to perform complete experiments. Science Wiz offers kits for the study of chemistry, DNA, light, energy and more. Single items such as microscopes, magnifiers, and magnets can be put to a variety of uses within the science classroom to give students hands-on experience with the topics at hand.

Science Games and Puzzles

Incorporating science games and puzzles into classroom study allows students to engage with the material in new and fun ways. The Solar System Game by Wiebe Carlson Associates exposes students to in-depth information about the planets and facts on space exploration, the My Food Factory Game by Wiebe Carlson Associates teaches children about the digestive system, and the Mastering Science Skills Games Class Pack by New Path Learning uses game boards and review cards to educate on various science-related topics. Whatever the focus of study for science class, there is a game or puzzle to supplement other teaching methods.

Science Charts, Posters, and Borders

Relevant classroom décor, including the science charts, posters, and borders offered by Educational Insights, Trend Enterprises, Creative Teaching Press, Carson Dellosa and other publishers can create an environment ripe for scientific inquiry. Capture student interest through a chart of the cardiovascular system, a poster displaying geology rocks, a border featuring the planets, or other classroom décor items.