What's the Best Way to Teach Science?

[@aceofdrace]

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[@shreejithss285]

He is.... check it here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqLPinqOZa1pe8U

[@jinlinwu1423]

Mr. Anderson, I find your talk to be very informative and thinking-stimulating. Thank you so much. As a Chinese students, I am very lucky to come across your tutorials. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

[@badandy143]

Thanks for this video. I was just at a meeting this morning (we are writing intervention curriculum; I'm a science teacher), and I was having a discussion about doing away with procedures. Ask questions to guide the students instead of forcing them to read a procedure and confirm a result. Let them explore!

[@Bozemanscience1]

+badandy143 I totally agree. Remove the procedure. Students should be designing the lab.

[@mhabo7938]

I agree.....to a point. I read a journal article that discussed exploratory learning does not work, vs direct instruction. Again depends students age, i teach middle school, and my students would find it frustrating and difficult if they had to design the procedure. Plus lets face it, not all students have the ability to become scientists, just like not everyone can teach, or become doctors or actors.

[@samiamisme]

Bozeman Science Love your videos, I use them to reinforce concepts for my college bio students. I am always looking for new teaching methods, to keep that wonder, as you said, in a world where students get their information in small bites/bytes. Have you tried using an escape game in your class? If so, I'm curious in what way you've used them, i.e. new concepts, reinforcing concepts already presented, etc.? I hope to create an escape game for my class this summer. Hope I can make it work. Thanks again!

[@EugeneKhutoryansky]

Even if we explain everything that we presently think we understand about science, there are still far more than enough unanswered questions so as to leave plenty of wonder in people's minds. In my personal opinion, it is much better to focus people's wonder on topics such as the philosophical implications of Quantum Mechanics, than about the motion of a pendulum.

[@willmcglone6210]

Yeah but not everyone loves science, nor are they that advanced. Also topics like that are not usually in curriculum

[@beckwilde]

The tube really got me thinking!

[@maximeg3659]

For the one interested, here is how the tube work: It's the same as this: undsci.berkeley.edu/lessons/mystery_tubes.html But he has two magnetic rings in the middle, so that when he pulls the string, they come apart.

[@johntitor1619]

You are a teaching god.

[@yertkoop9634]

Elias my nama jeff

[@medaphysicsrepository2639]

I thought about teaching high school science once, then I saw the standardized tests and how much bullshit homework they ask kids to do. Too bad theres not a paul anderson in charge of education in this country.

[@paulstrode8586]

A small army of us are trying to push change across the country. Paul Anderson does in fact have huge influence. Unfortunately, there are a lot of science teachers who don't want to learn that they could do so much better.

[@medaphysicsrepository2639]

how would you fix the situation ? just curious

[@melissamarcoe6628]

i wish you were my teacher

[@UnPuntoCircular]

The same principle works with math. You learn math by doing math. By genuinely wondering about a problem.

[@Bozemanscience1]

Absolutely. Unfortunately most of the math classes I took involved the teacher showing me how to solve a specific problem followed by me doing about 30 problems. Dan Meyer is a great advocate for restoring the wonder to the math classroom. Also...hope to see you again at VidCon.

[@UnPuntoCircular]

I'm not going to VidCon this year. From MinuteEarth just Henry is going. Maybe next year. Have fun there!

[@Sassysailor007]

Thanks for posting! Your videos are very professional. Your "matter-of-fact" style combined with well explained visuals has helped me tremendously in my courses. I think what has helped most is that you explain things in a way that makes sense intuitively, without using analogies that miss the point like a lot of other youtubers. The laid-back and straight-forward style of your videos is a great help.

[@omidahomi712]

You are absolutely amazing. Your videos have always helped me. Thanks so much

[@paulstrode8586]

Well done, Paul! We're all guilty of killing the wonder at times. Working all the time on improving my own practice... even 25 years in!

[@MerrittMcKinney]

As a college student, this is so accurate

[@ethanwcheatham]

I agree with this, my chemistry teacher used this concept a lot that really developed my interest in the subject.

[@evorock]

What a cracking video. I myself am in the second year of a biology degree here in the UK and I am looking to become a secondary school science teacher when I graduate. What I really want is for the kids that I will be teaching to discover the wonders of science and for them to appreciate how intricate the world, life and the universe really is, and getting them to actually do science is defiantly the best way to get them to want to learn more and to want to uncover the mysteries which it has taken hundreds of years to work out. I look forward to your next vids on this topic with great anticipation!

[@ayatrasool2854]

well in my opinion you are the best teacher i have ever see i really enjoy and learn alot from your videos thank you alot and keep the good work

[@curtaincrawler]

I seriously love your channel. I'm a new teacher and it's so helpful. Looking forward to more like this.

[@FortEscaper]

I wish I had teachers like you growing up. School was just a huge waste of time for me. I can tell you really care about the right way to teach. One can only hope that future children will have teachers like you. Keep up the good work.

[@stellar8689]

I completely agree with you. That is exactly how I self-taught science/maths and it worked very well. Whenever I have a problem and need to figure it out, I attempt to do it before just finding the answer. It is a good habit to develop to train your brain how to think about it and create pathways to do it again. Definitely much more effective to understand it with your own pathways than to create a memory and not connect the dots.

[@warren1564]

What a great message... :) I love watching your videos. For a student going back to school after so many years away...your videos help me "see" what I should be looking for.

[@davidupeguiphd2082]

This approach depends on "intent" and "purpose". In other words, if science teachers do not fully appreciate that our actions can have significant and meaningful effects on students' lives, we are just "content delivery systems". Instead we must value the fact that we are training the next generation of problem-solvers to make the world a better place for the human race along with the environment that we depend on!

[@lexiparsons350]

You should know your videos helped me greatly with my classes! Thank you so much!

[@ngocnguyenbao4098]

Nice job! It will help my teachers change their minds about the way they are teaching. Thank you!

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

That was a fantastic point and most important, curiosity is the lifeblood of learning and the drive of progress.Thank you for help spreading curiosity : )

[@thenomad4123]

Man I respect this man so much.

[@mikijane4714]

As a student, I completely agree. Physics, and science, in general is a study that is all about curiosity and creativity!

[@benayakkarki4614]

This video will assist me with my own teaching methods. You revealed some key points!

[@TeresaMcD]

Paul, how are you still sitting in the audience at VidCon? You really should be presenting! You always bring so much to the conversation. Thank you for sharing great ideas!

[@amoslee3965]

WHAT IS THE WONDER TUBE!! I tried looking for it, but couldn't find it online anywhere! How does it work? How can I make it? Now i'm a wanderer.

[@graysmusic6018]

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[@ahh2k]

great video. i hope that many teachers and upcoming teachers see this video and the others

[@ernestometer]

The Video was helpful and exciting. I love the wonder approach. it's something that we as teachers need to enact in a classroom setting in order to enhance the mental reasoning of the students. Love this.

[@aidanmco]

You have described my science class last year. Yay!

[@scienceudana2435]

thanks for this . more please

[@thewirelessbrain9331]

I liked (thumbed up) this video before watching it. Man, I thought I knew a thing or to about judging a book by it's cover... but this is the GOOD side of that phrase :) Please keep it up!!

[@zoetele123]

What a great teacher. I need one to get to med school now

[@nels6991]

I wish there was more wonder in my science classes, It seems like they're all just explaining. And it just seems like there is so much to cover there is no time for wonder.

[@Weepypostman]

Make a video on how to make the wonder tube. That is such a mind-bender for students.

[@Zamranandfamily678]

I Love your videos have learned so much from these

[@jensonsamraj347]

Your black background is versatile for me.

[@DeepDroid0]

Well I wish I was one of your student...

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

Indeed. I use the Socratic method and the students love using reason, logic, and evidence to figure things out. Sometimes we go down the rabbit hole and I'll allow it as they are exploring and thinking. I work really hard NOT to give answers in my class. I want them to figure out the many various ways in which to determine reality. My class, is fun, lively, and kids are learning to appreciate, understand, and accept the science that they are learning about and doing.

[@starwarsrules4826]

3:55 literally why I was never interested in science until very recently

[@carloskhodavandi6067]

As a teacher I Loved this video

[@maximeg3659]

For the one interested, here is how the tube work: It's the same as this: undsci.berkeley.edu/lessons/mystery_tubes.html But he has two magnetic rings in the middle, so that when he pulls the string, they come apart.

[@justindie7543]

Is anyone a magician around here? If so, take a look at 1:41. He pulls on strongly on both strings and it looks like something is released right before he opens up the tube. You may have to watch it a few times. Then, after he puts it together, at 1:49, he puts the green and red pompoms together and it looks like he reattaches something. Any ideas?

[@stevealdrich2472]

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[@maximeg3659]

For the one interested, here is how the tube work: It's the same as this: undsci.berkeley.edu/lessons/mystery_tubes.html But he has two magnetic rings in the middle, so that when he pulls the string, they come apart.

[@justindie7543]

Maxime G Thanks!

[@kevinreina5598]

All true stuff. BUT, where can I get a Wonder Tube?

[@rishabhsetiya]

I am inspired by you to become a science teacher. Thank you very much.

[@firedupman6788]

Love the channel 😍😍😍😍

[@4K68]

I may have misunderstood your thinking a little bit, but I think some of what you may be presenting here is indicative of a central naive dogma of much of Western or modern pedagogical thinking, namely that students should discover and figure out things for themselves, learning by practice, applying the scientific method. This philosophy will often run counter to effective instruction which is what learners need to master a subject. That withstanding, I'm sure your classes are pretty great, and you're sparking curiosity in many of them(and us) which is a great thing, I'd think.

[@nabilafiddin9325]

I wonder why the letter in my keybord doesn't work.

[@simonlai3159]

This is interesting and I will like to try to do so.

[@michalchoma6112]

definitely true. I am student, and we have terrible theory during physics course (i am on university), teacher explain and we write notes. I "sleep" always on class, but when teacher ask something, that´s is challenge for me to answer.

[@varisingermany]

The videos you make are sooooo amazing!!I want this in Albanian and I think I'm gonna start my teaching channel in albaninan ASAP.If you see this comment pls answer Bozeman!I need your help...which software do you use to make those drawings and presentations ?

[@sibumondal2760]

very nice video. thanks a lot

[@tintucnongnhat7576]

you are the best teacher

[@gradientofthoughts_1017]

Trying to wrap my brain around this...

[@leighdicken7648]

Yes very helpful thankyou!

[@vincentborden9235]

Why do most teachers rely on explanations then, and not focusing on the wonder?

[@Bozemanscience1]

I can't speak for most teachers but I can speak for myself. Early in my career I focussed on explanation because it gave me control of the classroom. My students were listening but they weren't learning.

[@JasonOdense]

I want to become a teacher and I really find this helpfull. I can so relate to my own classroom, where I am being teached. Thank you :)

[@motherandsondiaryuk9672]

" Your my wonderwall "

[@catherineblanchpacana7368]

how do electric charges that are at rest interacts?

[@anabeatrizalonsoosorio7753]

fantastic

[@shooshx]

So you're not going to show how that tube works?

[@jaye4184]

sooo....how does the wonder tube work mr.anderson?

[@jakerickytan1232]

Veritasium made a video discussing this.

[@jedyannedelacruz9797]

I hope you are my science teacher back in college! please take me back :D

[@yashiraghav3408]

Mr. Andersen.. you're awesome 👍😃

[@TheyCallMeNewb]

Here with Bozeman, wonder abounds! I understand altogether that edict. Jouissance! Thank you. Now oleaginous bromide aside... Could we ever reasonably ask for a course on taxonomy?

[@turbotke]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a science teacher and am always looking for ways to keep the "wonder" in my students' eyes. I love your question starters for different lessons. Do you happen to have list of questions that you would use to introduce different topics? Thanks!

[@Paulakise]

Great Video :D

[@Kolumbetko]

Totally agree! I want to make English and Russian subtitles. I can do this if you turn on "Community-contributions" on this video.

[@Bozemanscience1]

Done. Thanks!

[@Kolumbetko]

I've done subtitles in both languages year ago and submitted them. Sad that youtube didn't send some sort of notification about that. Still if you want you can publish them in creator studio in transcriptions tab. I think this link will work kzbin.info_cs_queue

[@oopalonga]

i forgot to mention--i hope you are sleeping well : )

[@hemlatamhatre447]

Hello how to communicated our ideas and discovery with any institutions

[@nels6991]

love it

[@eatingtacos000]

How do I make the tube of wonder? I must know its secrets!

[@melonyliz2866]

did you find out?

[@Hammamebrahem]

Thanksvery helpful

[@Gabriel-tm3gx]

good job on the video the tube was asome

[@B10BEAR]

What software do you use to create your videos?

[@mattyalan6010]

Tell me how it works

[@oopalonga]

well said man. the funny thing is, science, as you know, is typically taught completely opposite from the way it (or its discoveries) was discovered. Science is based in curiosity and yet, when it's taught, it's so pedagogic and dogmatic that it sucks the life out of the students and goes entirely against the fuel of science: curiosity. one thing that always irked me throughout my hs & especially college and post-grad education, is that most scientific facts are taken at face value and I myself as the student had no way to really confirm or deny the validity of anything that I was learning--I just accepted it as 'true,' committed it to memory, and then brain-dumped it a few hours after the test. anyhow, just my random 2 cents. thanks for all ur vids (helped me pass a shit-ton of bio/science classes).

[@poonammehta1963]

I have done this exp with pendulum at home...can you make focult pendulum at home ..i also wanna make!!!

[@coccananona]

Hi , can you explain the earth curvature ? Eric Dubay has really interesting video called 200 reasons why the earth is not a spinning ball . Can you debunk flat earth theory and his findings , thanks .

[@bigboss_tv1845]

How old are you?? I saw you’re 2011 videos and you looks younger than before

[@chumleecp3]

HES USING MAGNETS!!! I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT!!!

[@namitarastogi244]

wow just wow... i hope someone like u was in our country... i m from india and what our teachers do is just make us swallow information which we have to vomit on the paper... oh i wosh i hv a teacher like u.... u r awesome.

[@discovernorthernanimals3981]

You got this one in Swedish! :)

[@SushilKumar-sx2eu]

I think make story out of blue is way to teach science

[@lontongtepungroti2777]

this really helpfull !

[@Bekarino]

Nispy?

[@leighdicken7648]

Paul Andersen is GREAT :D

[@Lengpink]

HI, i should to ask you something that is not relate to here. Can you explain the disease for me? What is the Mitochondrial myopathies and what happen inside the mitochondrail to have this disease? thank you so much...

[@raknos13]

I agree

[@LuisMateusReis]

Yes, it was ;) Love it :D

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[@noahkhan4942]

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[@billymays495]

Yo f crash course this guy is awesome

[@SirForwyn]

What's the best way to teach science? Lots and lots of experiments. Doesn't matter what age or what grade you are! Those are always fun. Take it from someone who lives in a 3rd world country with a very failed education system.

[@rowal4252]

where's Tyler? :( #bringbacktylerdewitt

[@aBigBadWolf]

No!!!! But how does it work?? You can't leave me like that, they are not connected! Arg!!

[@aBigBadWolf]

ok something loose seems to be inside. Maybe some sort of hooking mechanism.

[@maximeg3659]

For the one interested, here is how the tube work: It's the same as this: undsci.berkeley.edu/lessons/mystery_tubes.html But he has two magnetic rings in the middle, so that when he pulls the string, they come apart.

[@jacktaylor1758]

Take note high school teachers