Today, I want to introduce you to guest author and homeschool dad Jason Lindsey……
Tired of searching for the best K-5 grade science curriculum for your homeschooler? If so, stop searching! You already have everything you need, at home, to get your homeschooler “Hooked on Science.”
Instead of focusing on a rigorous K-5 grade science curriculum, I want to encourage you to spark a love for science through a hands-on approach. Use everyday items from around the house to teach the scientific method and basic concepts in life science, earth science, and physical science.
There are two approaches to teaching science…
- Spiral – Students are taught small portions of a specific concept in science throughout the school year. Each school year, students revisit these concepts in a detailed fashion.
- Immersion – Students are taught a specific course in science for a semester or more, allowing them to gain a detailed understanding of specific science concepts.
K-5th Grade |
6-8th Grade |
9-12th Grade |
Spiral |
Spiral |
Immersion |
Students should gain a strong understanding of the scientific method through experiments. Also, students should gain a basic understanding of concepts in life science, earth science, and physical science. |
Students should gain a strong understanding of concepts in life science, earth science, and physical science with a focus on experiments. |
Students should gain a strong understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics. |
Click HERE for a sample K-5th grade hands-on science experiment. The experiment uses everyday items from around the house, encourages students to use the scientific method, and teaches students the difference between a chemical and physical reaction.
Go to http://www.hookedonscience.org for the experiment of the week. Each week I’ll show you a different experiment that might get your homeschooler “Hooked on Science.”
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