“Extracting DNA” sounds so advanced and challenging; something of forensic laboratories or a research lab.
But Extracting DNA from a strawberry, beans, pumpkins, or any fruit or vegetable is an easy and fascinating process.
If your child knows the term DNA, whether they are in upper ...
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50 Pumpkin Activities Kids Will LOVE for PreK-12
There are so many creative ways to study pumpkins and to use pumpkin activities as an educational tool. Below we have listed chemistry, STEM, and even art pumpkin activities for a variety of ages and grade levels.
One of our favorites is the chemical reaction pumpkin patch activity because it ...
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30 Engaging Pumpkin STEM Activities
Frosted windowpanes and the crunching of leaves under our feet mean Fall is back! Even though Fall can be a great time for exploring nature because of the cooler temperatures and changing seasons. Fall also means we will be spending more days indoors than our kids would probably like. It's ...
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Chemical Reaction “Pumpkin Patch” – A Chemistry Activity for Kids
This chemistry activity for kids puts an artistic and colorful twist on the traditional baking soda and vinegar combination.
While completing this chemistry activity, students will learn and observe how:
A liquid and solid mix to change the properties of the solid
A liquid ...
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40+ Math Manipulatives & Resources For All Ages
A 2015 study* confirmed that hands-on science and math manipulatives are highly effective in helping students learn the material. Furthermore, math manipulatives can be used before a student is formally introduced to the concepts in school.
We have a child with dyscalculia, so math ...
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Homeschool Planner and Classroom Planner
Homeschool routines and planning are unique to each homeschool. Our FREE Homeschool Planner helps you create and record the schedule that you find works best for your family.
We have included daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly forms – use what you need.
There are over ...
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