DeHe, one idea is for him to do independent research outside of class time on the topic of biography/history-- of science/scientists, mind.

This is something that we had DD start doing at about your DS' age. We also encouraged her to do "science-fair" projects, even though she had nowhere to really share/enter them.

Both would allow him to present info to his classmates (assuming that the teacher continues to at least be cooperative re: that, and that your DS enjoys doing it).

After all, part of science is sharing what you've learned with others, so it isn't as off-topic as it seems.


Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.