One of the most impactful ways for teachers to reinforce their lessons is with a school assembly. These exciting events take students out of their class and bring learning to life in fresh and engaging ways. By selecting an assembly that pairs well with the required curricula, teachers can bolster and strengthen what they’ve already taught in the classroom. These immersive experiences help impart essential knowledge by demonstrating concepts in ways that students are more likely to remember and retain.
Memorable Experiences Motivate Learning
Through no fault of the educator, certain subjects can feel dry when presented in a textbook, and students may struggle to connect with the material as a result. A great way to address that disconnect is through immersion and hands-on experiences. School assemblies are designed to bring subjects to life in entertaining ways that capture attention and get students excited to learn. By accommodating different learning styles, school assemblies help make complex concepts approachable. As a result, students have a better chance at retaining knowledge they can connect with.
Below are some popular methods that school assemblies use to make a lasting impression on students:
Demonstrations. It’s one thing to read about a chemical reaction or the laws of motion, but seeing these concepts enacted in front of their eyes can be very memorable for students, and helpful in understanding and recalling the information later.
👉 For an assembly full of exciting demonstrations, check out our Forces and Motion program.
Audience Participation. Inviting students to volunteer for a demonstration or experiment provides them with an opportunity to become directly involved in their own learning. Firsthand experience gives students confidence to recall what they’ve learned more accurately.
👉 For an assembly offering ample volunteer opportunities, check out our Magic of Science program.
Speeches. A good speech can leave a long-lasting impression. From booming voices to quotable lines, speeches command an audience and deliver information in a structured way that sticks in a student’s memory.
👉 For an assembly packed with moving speeches, check out our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program.
Hands-On Learning. One of the best ways to get a student to remember what they’ve learned is by letting them get their hands on it! When a student can explore concepts at their own pace, they feel less afraid to fail and can take pride in their success. Learning then becomes a fun journey that impresses upon their memory.
👉 For an assembly comprised of hands-on exhibits, check out our portable STEAM Museum.
Presentations. An impressive presentation can help ignite a student’s interest in a given subject. Presentations provide an immersive experience that enables students to focus more effectively on the material and view it from a new perspective. That sharpened focus can help students commit what they’ve learned to their memory.
👉 For an assembly with an unforgettable presentation, check out our SkyDome Planetarium.
“My Favorite Day at School!”
Every now and then, while scrolling social media, you might come across someone reminiscing on their favorite day in elementary school. Chances are good that it was a school assembly day, and chances are even better that it was a portable planetarium in particular! Mobile Ed’s SkyDome Planetarium has been a highlight for countless students throughout the years, and for good reason! This out-of-this-world experience delivers the wonders of space straight to your students from the safety of your own school. Our presenter guides students on a 45-minute tour of the solar system using detailed projections of our sun, moon, planets, and more. Discover the awe-inspiring adventures that await your students inside the SkyDome by clicking below!
