7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs
Key points:
- Exploring the scientific process encourages critical thinking
- Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce
- Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles
- For more on science labs, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub
Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes. This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development.
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