{"id":5358,"date":"2024-01-31T20:44:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T01:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/?p=5358"},"modified":"2024-01-31T20:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T01:46:16","slug":"how-to-promote-student-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2024\/01\/how-to-promote-student-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Promote Student Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Incorporating the 5 E&#8217;s learning cycle in your classroom can be very beneficial for you as well as your students. The first E of this learning cycle is Engage. During this phase, you want to get your students excited about the material they are about to learn as well as promote curiosity. This is very important for all classrooms. However finding activities that will bring excitement and promote student engagement can be difficult, especially when resources are low and the budget is sparse. So to give you a head start on this I will be providing 5 low-cost resources that will bring excitement into your classroom and keep your students engaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.07.41-PM.png?resize=618%2C548\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.07.41-PM.png?w=618&amp;ssl=1 618w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.07.41-PM.png?resize=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple hands-on experiments <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Experiments do not have to involve a bunch of expensive materials. Using simple everyday items that you can find around your classroom or that you can get from a dollar store to conduct experiments also works great. For example, using baking soda and vinegar to demonstrate chemical reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.21.35-PM.png?resize=856%2C398&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.21.35-PM.png?w=856&amp;ssl=1 856w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.21.35-PM.png?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.21.35-PM.png?resize=768%2C357&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration Videos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free websites such as YouTube contain a wide variety of science demonstration videos for many different topics. Showing a demo video at the beginning of class can get students excited about the content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"25 Chemistry Experiments in 15 Minutes | Andrew Szydlo | TEDxNewcastle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bOuEJf8Dr_4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simulations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simulation websites that provide free interactive stem simulations allow students to play around and have fun with what they are learning which promotes student engagement and allows students to make real-world connections and example is PhET simulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.26.08-PM.png?resize=820%2C818&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.26.08-PM.png?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.26.08-PM.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.26.08-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.26.08-PM.png?resize=768%2C766&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science Trivia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a lesson with some science trivia is a great way to assess student&#8217;s prior knowledge and get them engaged. Use free websites such as Kahoot to create these quizzes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.28.19-PM-1024x555.png?resize=1024%2C555&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.28.19-PM.png?resize=1024%2C555&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.28.19-PM.png?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.28.19-PM.png?resize=768%2C416&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.28.19-PM.png?w=1044&amp;ssl=1 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jokes and Riddles <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting class with science riddles or jokes will get the gears turning for students. It will get them excited about the content as well as give them a chance to relate and have fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.33.16-PM.png?resize=952%2C432&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.33.16-PM.png?w=952&amp;ssl=1 952w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.33.16-PM.png?resize=300%2C136&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-31-at-8.33.16-PM.png?resize=768%2C349&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links has-default-spacing\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__list\"><li class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__wrapper\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__wrapper\"><i class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__wrapper\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__item\"><a class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-social-links__wrapper\"><i class=\"fab fa-youtube\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see some of my other blogs? 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