Encouraging Children's Interest in Science Activities

My daughter has really been turned off by the science taught in her elementary school. How can I ignite an interest in science in her this summer? - Scientific
Answer: You can develop the scientist in your child through the activities we have written about in the column.It is an important task, as the future well-being of our nation and people depends on how well we educate our children, especially in math and science.
Curiosity is the one trait that all scientists share. Sometimes, this trait gets derailed in science classes at schools when children seek solely to find the right answers to questions. Here are some activities that not only will appeal to your children's inquiring minds but will also build their interest in discovering more about their everyday world. Choose ones that are safe, fun and age-appropriate for your children:
1. Explore items in the house or back yard with a magnifying glass.
2. Take an object like an old clock, radio, telephone, flashlight or pair of binoculars apart.
3. Lie on your backs and observe the night sky.
4. Choose a variety of items and then determine if they float or sink.
5. Pull up weeds and study their parts.
6. See what household items stick to a magnet.
7. Compare leaves or rocks or insects.
8. Put leftovers, such as a slice of bread, coffee grounds and tomatoes, in both a dark cupboard and the refrigerator to see which ones grow mold fastest.
9. Bake several cakes using the same recipe, but leave out one key ingredient (eggs, oil, milk) each time and compare what happens.
10. Learn how to read a sundial.