taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
When you find a homeschool math curriculum that works for your kids you want to share it, right? That’s why I’m excited to share this review of the math curriculum we use with our kids and how Teaching Textbooks has made a great program even better! Teaching Textbooks compensated me for this post because they know how much we love it and wanted me to
There is something magical about how a pendulum moves, even though it’s path is entirely scientific. A pendulum moves in a predictable pattern determined by several factors, including the length of the pendulum, how much force is applied to the push, and how heavy the pendulum is. By experimenting with physics, kids can make their very own pendulum salt art and learn a little more
Add a little science to every day with The Homeschool Scientist’s May Science Calendar. Each month, we publish a new calendar packed with interesting science information and fun science activities. These are designed to be quick studies to broaden your student’s horizons and to get them excited about science. Some parents and teachers use the science calendars as a fun way to jump start the
Science experiments can be so much fun for kids, especially when the experiment is yummy! Try this jelly bean taste experiment to learn more about the sense of taste and how it is linked to the sense of smell. Have you ever smelled something cooking and in your mind you could actually taste it without even putting it into your mouth? Have you ever had
This post contains affiliate links. Try this fun STEM activity to help your kids learn about surface tension, water striders, and physics. They will love getting creative and playing with water! I love experiment and STEM activity books. They are a great way to teach science and to develop independent learners. My bookshelves are full of them! Some of my books are broad-based and general.
This post contains affiliate links. Teaching homeschool high school biology does not have to be scary or difficult. You just need the right resources. Using a quality homeschool biology curriculum like BJU Press Biology will make it a breeze. A year or so ago, I was given a sneak peak at the new 5th edition high school homeschool biology textbook from BJU Press. I could
Exposing children to chemistry is as easy as opening up your kitchen cabinets. Grab a few ingredients, mix them together, and you’ve got a reaction! Try this fun sudsy bubble experiment to take a common science experiment to a new level. Have you checked out The Homeschool Scientist’s Chemistry Resource Page? Bubble Experiment Supplies Baking soda Vinegar Dish soap Water Measuring spoons Plastic water bottle
This post contains affiliate links. Everyone knows the line in the movie Frozen that says, “frozen fractals all around,” but do you know what a fractal really is? A fractal is a repeating pattern in nature that starts simple but gradually gets more complex. You can explore the basics of fractals, the math behind them, and why they exist while making these simple fractal suncatchers.
Add a little science to every day with The Homeschool Scientist’s May Science Calendar. Each month, we publish a new calendar packed with interesting science information and fun science activities. These are designed to be quick studies to broaden your student’s horizons and to get them excited about science. Some parents and teachers use the science calendars as a fun way to jump start
Water molecules like to stick together. On the surface where the water meets the air, water molecules cling even more tightly to each other. This is called surface tension. To lower the surface tension of water, you can heat it up or add soap or detergent. These two things cause the attraction between the water molecules to lessen. Join me over at 123Homeschool4Me.com for a
This simple science experiment allows kids to play with the unseen force of static electricity. They will be amazed at what seems like magic, but can be explained by scientific principles. Bending Water Science Experiment All you need for this simple science experiment is a plastic comb, a water faucet, and your hair. Read the whole post at Kindergarten Worksheets And Games. More Static Electricity
This post was sponsored by KOOV by Sony. All opinions are mine. Take the fear out of teaching STEM with a fun, robotics kit that will have your kids creating, coding, and problem solving in no time. Right now, there is a big push for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), education in the U.S as technology advances
