Last week here at Science Saturday, we started our study of the nervous system using Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology. We looked at what makes up the the central and peripheral nervous systems. Plus, we looked closer at individual nerve cells. This week, we look at parts of the brain and the spinal cord in more detail…
Welcome to Science Saturday with The Homeschool Scientist and MeetPenny.com. This school year, we are working our way through Apologia Human Anatomy and Physiology and sharing our experiences and resources with  you each week on Science Saturday. We are going to call this week a review week. Tabitha from Meet Penny has a house full of…
Are you heading to the beach for vacation this year? Are you lucky enough to live near the beach? The beach is my happy place. It is my favorite spot for a family vacation. Like any good homeschool mom, if you are heading to the beach (or anywhere) for vacation, you are looking for ways…
This week on Science Saturday with MeetPenny.com and Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, we are studying skin and hair. Studying Skin And Hair Under A Microscope After studying the structure of skin and hair in our text, we looked at hair under the microscope. We could actually see the cuticle of the hair where…
Oxygen is a vital component of the air in our atmosphere. We need to breathe it in to survive, as do most other organisms. It is also necessary for combustion reactions, such as fire. In this oxygen and fire experiment, we will test the relationship between oxygen and fire. Supplies – large glass jar…
Can you feel the pressure? The atmospheric pressure that is. The air in our atmosphere is constantly pushing on us and everything else. There is even air pressure inside your body pressing outward. The air pressure inside your body counteracts the air pressure outside your body. This is how it is with most things on…
