Hands-On Learning

noun a tangible item used to demonstrate or illustrate a concept or idea

• The teacher used the experiment as an object lesson to illustrate the concept of gravity.
• The failed science experiment was definitely an object lesson on what not to do.
• That embarrassing moment was a real object lesson in humility.
• The team's defeat served as an object lesson in the importance of teamwork.

adjective relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined; likely to succeed and reasonable to do or use

• It is important to consider the practical implications of this decision before moving forward.
• Let's think about the practical side of things before we make any decisions.
• I'm all about keeping it practical when it comes to planning.
• In a world of dreams and aspirations, it's good to stay grounded in practical reality.