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Science class can be a truly interactive experience for students
if they get a chance to explore the world of science and bring
back first-hand accounts of what they've seen.
Writing and reporting on science issues offers students a
unique perspective on the study of biology, chemistry, paleontology,
physics, oceanography or technology.
Here are some reporting projects that students can try to help
them learn more about science:
- Interview a scientist in your community about their work.
How did they get interested in their particular area of speciality?
What kind of education and special training did they need to
do this type of work? What does their typical day at work look
like? What's the most interesting part of their work? What are
they most excited about? What's their most important achievement
in science?
- Visit a local research centre to find out more about the
work that scientists in your community are doing. It could be
a centre devoted to the study of agriculture, marine life, technology,
archeology, or pharmacology. Take a tour of the facility and
see what people are doing. Interview the key scientists about
their research. What are they trying to learn?
- Search for a cure: Every year, scientists throughout the
country make discoveries — large and small – that help
fight diseases like cancer, AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis or arthritis.
Others are working on ways to repair spinal cord injuries or
prevent birth defects. Check out the doctors and researchers
in your community. What's under their microscope these days?
What major medical breakthrough has happened in your town or
province?
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