Hands-on learning helped improve science SOL scores across Hampton Roads, educators say

On a recent morning at Hampton’s Langley Elementary, fifth-grade students conducted an experiment on how matter can change because of different temperatures. The activity was part of the division’s focus on infusing science instruction with more hands-on opportunities. School officials across Hampton Roads say being back in the classroom and learning science concepts through doing, not just ...

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