Name: Hey science teachers -- make it fun
Uploaded: 2013-02-05T16:02:47Z
Duration: 13 min 53 s
Description: High school science teacher Tyler DeWitt was ecstatic about his new lesson plan on bacteria (how cool!) -- and devastated when his students hated it. The problem was the textbook: it was impossible to understand. He delivers a rousing call for science teachers to ditch the jargon and extreme precision, and instead make science sing through stories and demonstrations.

High school science teacher Tyler DeWitt was ecstatic about his new lesson plan on bacteria (how cool!) -- and devastated when his students hated it. The problem was the textbook: it was impossible to understand. He delivers a rousing call for science teachers to ditch the jargon and extreme precision, and instead make science sing through stories and demonstrations.

Tyler DeWitt: Hey science teachers -- make it fun

Hey science teachers -- make it fun

The tale of bacteria vs. viruses, taught through horror and espionage, exemplifies education's power when imagination meets information.

Jettisoning jargon for joy in science education not only clarifies complex ideas but also ignites curiosity and fosters lifelong learning.

Ditching dense jargon for engaging narratives transforms science education, making complex topics like virology accessible and exciting.