hands-on experiments

[/hændz-ɑːn ɪkˈsperɪmənts/]
nounpl: hands-on experiments
experimentos práticos
1. Learning activities or scientific tests where students or participants directly manipulate materials, equipment, or subjects rather than observing passively or learning theoretically
The science class conducted hands-on experiments to understand chemical reactions.
A aula de ciências realizou experimentos práticos para entender reações químicas.
2. Interactive educational methods that emphasize active participation and direct experience with physical objects or processes
Hands-on experiments help students learn better than lectures alone.
Os experimentos práticos ajudam os alunos a aprender melhor do que apenas com aulas teóricas.
In Brazil and the USA, hands-on experiments are increasingly emphasized in modern education as a way to improve STEM learning outcomes and student engagement. This pedagogical approach contrasts with traditional lecture-based teaching and reflects contemporary educational reform emphasizing active, experiential learning. The term is particularly common in scientific and technological education contexts.
NYC Slang
learning by doing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
practical experimentsinteractive experimentsactive learning activitiesdirect experience learningkinesthetic experiments
Antonyms / Antônimos
theoretical learningpassive observationlecture-based instructionsimulation-only learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
experimentos práticos
Most common and widely understood translation
General Brazilian
atividades manuais de aprendizado
Alternative emphasizing the manual/hands-on aspect
São Paulo
experimentos com prática
Emphasizes the practical component in educational contexts
Portugal
experiências práticas
Portuguese uses 'experiências' instead of 'experimentos'

Related Words

laboratory workexperiential learningSTEM educationpractical applicationscientific methodinteractive learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
getting your hands dirty
practical experience
learning through experience
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