My daughter is showing more and more interest in science. Even parts which I found somewhat boring at first. (Became interested later. I blame my teachers for that one.)
Definitely gives us things to talk about. She shows really good comprehension of many concepts.
Of course she's more interested when there are experiments and activities involved. So I don't have any problems when she wants to do small experiments here at my house. I just stay close enough and involved enough to be sure they are safe. Tonight, she put on a small display and I recorded it. I could completely see her becoming an experimental scientist speaking to large crowds of colleagues someday. She has a gift for public speaking.
Her favorite area is biology. Coupled with her love of animals, she sees clearly the correlation and application of the concepts.
The one down side is a lack of interest in electronics, which is necessary for full understanding of some scientific concepts. That is beginning to grow slowly, though.
I had already decided to buy her more books on science (kid books) that include experiments. Ordered two yesterday. My own intuition must be working. She just told me of her interest in biology and chemistry today. The two books I ordered yesterday were on biology and chemistry.
Most of the experiments she has done so far are things I am able to explain in more detail than is normal. Like baking soda and vinegar. Common demonstration of chemical reactions but falls short. She did that one tonight and I was able to explain what is usually left out- why the reaction stops. Lots of teachers explain chemical reactions but an important concept is the length and speed of the reaction along with the reason for the reaction and what makes it continue or stop. She gets the concept loosely for now but I know her brain and it does expand in the back of her consciousness over time. Biggest part is questioning the parts which most people do not question. Learning to read the chemical equation and figuring it out. She's good at that.
Aside from that, we rode bikes, went to the library and the laundromat. Watched Percy Jackson and talked about Greek mythology.
Definitely gives us things to talk about. She shows really good comprehension of many concepts.
Of course she's more interested when there are experiments and activities involved. So I don't have any problems when she wants to do small experiments here at my house. I just stay close enough and involved enough to be sure they are safe. Tonight, she put on a small display and I recorded it. I could completely see her becoming an experimental scientist speaking to large crowds of colleagues someday. She has a gift for public speaking.
Her favorite area is biology. Coupled with her love of animals, she sees clearly the correlation and application of the concepts.
The one down side is a lack of interest in electronics, which is necessary for full understanding of some scientific concepts. That is beginning to grow slowly, though.
I had already decided to buy her more books on science (kid books) that include experiments. Ordered two yesterday. My own intuition must be working. She just told me of her interest in biology and chemistry today. The two books I ordered yesterday were on biology and chemistry.
Most of the experiments she has done so far are things I am able to explain in more detail than is normal. Like baking soda and vinegar. Common demonstration of chemical reactions but falls short. She did that one tonight and I was able to explain what is usually left out- why the reaction stops. Lots of teachers explain chemical reactions but an important concept is the length and speed of the reaction along with the reason for the reaction and what makes it continue or stop. She gets the concept loosely for now but I know her brain and it does expand in the back of her consciousness over time. Biggest part is questioning the parts which most people do not question. Learning to read the chemical equation and figuring it out. She's good at that.
Aside from that, we rode bikes, went to the library and the laundromat. Watched Percy Jackson and talked about Greek mythology.
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