Enter clever science memes as per The Lighter Side Of Science, a Facebook group that’s all about science memes to give you an educated giggle and hopefully not rot your brain. The group is actually a part of IFL Science and has roughly 741,000 members as of this listicle. Engaging to say the least. What we haven’t yet discussed is the scientific side of it all: how can they be educational and why would that matter? Three main tactics are suggested for this, the first of which being dual coding. This one works when there is a visual and verbal component that ties in well with what you’re teaching and it ultimately strengthens student comprehension. The former is used to support the students’ understanding of the material, while the latter helps them dive deeper into analysis and elaboration. For the first one, students can be provided with appropriate memes or asked to source existing memes to explain how it connects to what they have learned in their own words. The approaches to these can vary and it’s up to the teacher to find appropriate ways to deliver the material effectively. Another huge no-no is using memes that are not as accessible as others, i.e. blind kids can’t see visual memes and kids with zero pop culture awareness might not get some of the more popular ones. Whatever the case, memes tend to stick with people because of their relatability and thus serves as a great way to approach learning new things. If anything, the kids should have a blast. And if you’re hungry for more science, then Bored Panda’s got that covered too. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
