Schools Find New Ways To Teach Old Subjects

COLUMBUS, Ohio—For many people, math and science can be challenging subjects. So many Central Ohio schools are finding creative ways to make the subjects fun and exciting.

NBC 4’s Ben Gelber spends part of almost every week talking to students in the classroom—something he has done throughout his 29 years at NBC 4, which he said are some of the most rewarding experiences he has enjoyed as a meteorologist.

Pleasant View Middle School students came up with a cool project that provided both a physics and medieval history lesson.

Columbus City School students put on a robotics demonstration of all shapes and sizes.

Youngsters attending Torah Academy recreated the Iditarod dog sled race.

Even after school let out in early June, the learning process continued.

Young inventors put their ideas to the test at Camp Invention in Bexley, building everything from parachutes to their own modes of transportation.

“All of our science standards get kids touching and building and applying their knowledge in ways that really do feel like they’re fun,“ said Patti Cooper, co-director of Camp Invention.

At the middle school level, campers at Denison University in Granville study applied math and science in a way that’s not intimidating by using a hands-on approach.

“These gals are going to be the leaders in science and math and they have the environment to take care of,“ said Joann Benseler, director of Camp Be Wise.