taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
Help kids explore density with this beautiful Rainbow Science Experiment perfect for spring! When we study materials in science, we talk about it’s characteristics. These characteristics help us to describe a substance and compare and contrast it to other substances. Two of the first characteristics we learn about is how much something weighs (mass) or the size of something or how much space it takes
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22 since 1970. It was originally proposed Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin as a day to educate the public about the effects of pollution on the environment. Today, Earth Day is observed in over 192 countries as a celebration of the Earth and to bring awareness to environmental concerns. There are so many ways to celebrate Earth
*This post contains affiliate links. There are days. You know the days. Either everyone got up late, the kids are refusing to cooperate, or you just don’t feel good. Those are the days I just don’t want to homeschool. It’s not like I want to totally give up on homeschooling. I just want to give up for the day. Ever have those days? Then, the
April showers bring May flowers. It’s true that April is known for it’s spring rains that prepare the earth for the growing season. Download the free April Science Calendar and learn what great science April brings as well. Each day has a link to interesting science information and activities. These are perfect to add a little science to everyday, to challenge students, and for boredom
Of all of the approximately 1.5 millions cataloged species on Earth, insects make up two-thirds of this number. Their diversity and accessibility make them a great animal to study. For many of us, insects carry a certain “Ewwww!” factor. However, if kids aren’t taught this, many of them never develop that feeling and grow to appreciate insects. Related post: Benefits Of Insects Ants, bees, flies,
This post contains affiliate links. As I’ve said again and again – Science is everywhere! It’s in the air we breathe, the body we move around in, the nature around us, and the food we eat. It’s even in the sweet treats we enjoy. Yes, Peeps science is a thing. One of our kids’ (and maybe my) favorite things to do with Peeps candy
*This post contains affiliate links. Giraffes are one of the most recognizable animals in the world. Their long neck, spindly legs, and spots set them apart. Their sheer size along with their gentle demeanor and slow movements make giraffes memorizing to watch. I would love to take an African safari to see them in the wild. I don’t think I am alone in my fascination
Pi Day is coming up soon! Are you ready? It’s the day we celebrate that irrational number that shows us the relationship between a circle’s diameter and circumference. You can make Pi Day a big deal in your home or classroom by doing fun pi lessons and activities. The City Of Pi Activity One of our favorite pi activities is creating a Pi cityscape. This
Pi is a mathematical constant that demonstrates the relationship between the circumference and the diameter of a circle. What do I mean by that? What Is Pi? The circumference of a circle is the distance around the outside of the circle and the diameter is the distance across the center of the circle. If you take the circumference of a circle and divide it by
If you’ve been following along here on the blog and on social media these past few months, you’ve seen me post about our experiences with the Bitsbox and how much we are loving it. If you are new here, Bitsbox is a subscription program that sends a monthly box of resources that will have your kids coding apps in 5 minutes and have a blast doing
It’s that time of year again. Even though the temperatures outside might be chilly, it’s time to think about those summer gardens and flower beds. You could wait for spring and buy vegetable and flower plants or you could start seeds indoors. Starting seeds indoors is not complicated and it doesn’t require any high-tech or specialized equipment. In fact, you probably have the main supplies
Add a little science to everyday with the monthly science calendars from The Homeschool Scientist. In the March science calendar, you will learn about: ▪ Space walks ▪ Gardening ▪ St. Patrick’s Day Science ▪ Weather ▪ Spring ▪ Agriculture ▪ Asteroids ▪ Nutrition ▪ Satellites Science Calendar Get your FREE March Science Calendar delivered to your inbox. Just fill out the form below. ******NOTICE:
