Affordable Science for the K-5th Grade Homeschooler -

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-5^th Grade	6-8^th Grade	9-12^th 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-5^th 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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Jason Lindsey is an award-winning science educator. Jason studied science and journalism at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. At WKU, Jason focused on general science with an emphasis in meteorology and climatology. Jason has worked diligently for more than 10 years to take science beyond the classroom window. Each year he performs hands-on science experiments at hundreds of schools and community events throughout the United States. His hands-on, kid-friendly, science classes are offered throughout the year and have helped hook thousands of kids on science. Visit Jason’s site Hooked On Science for tons of science information and resources.