taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
*This post contains affiliate links. We studied physics and electricity a bit last school year with Electricity and Magnetism, by Colleen Kessler from RaisingLifelongLearners.com, and Snap Circuits. So when I broke out this new experiment, they understood what was happening, but couldn’t quite believe their eyes. In fact, we’ve done this experiment about 10 times in the last week. It never gets old. The Experiment This
This post contains affiliate links. Silly Putty is one of those classic toys that never gets old. It’s simple. It’s open ended. It’s an accident. Find out more about Silly Putty history, Silly Putty chemistry, a Silly Putty Experiment, and how to make your own version of Silly Putty in my post “Silly Putty Science” at The Happy Housewife. *****************************************
As soon as The Homeschool Scientist posts the free monthly calendar we check out what science experiments we want to try. July 16th immediately caught the boy’s eye, “First atomic bomb was exploded in New Mexico – 1945” We read an interesting article about the first test. A crater from which all vegetation had vanished, with a diameter of 1200 feet and a slight slope
It’s Earth Day! Looking for Earth Day resources and information? Here are a few great ones: The Homeschool Scientist took part in the Ultimate Education Guide put together and hosted by Allternativelearning.com. It’s amazing resource for all things Earth Day. While you are there, check out 100+ Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Everyday. Watch the recycling process in action. Make a water cycle bracelet. Learn about
This post contains affiliate links. Do you use some sort of charcoal water filter in your home? Have you ever wondered how that process actually works? Try this charcoal water purifying experiment to learn all about it! Science Experiments For Independent Learning My seventh grader is becoming more and more of an independent learner. One of the ways we have fostered this is through science
Make chemistry fun for your kids with FREE hands-on chemistry lessons created especially for K-8th grades. The mention of chemistry can strike fear in the hearts of many. Chemistry is often thought of as a difficult, advanced science that is studied in high school as a preparation for college. I’m here to tell you that chemistry is for everyone. It is all around you and it can
We have two lovely orange trees in our yard. They’re lovely to look at but too tart and filled with too many seeds to enjoy eating. I’ve been wondering what to do with all of the oranges all over our yard besides what the boys have been using them for … dodge ball. Considering that I’m the least likely homeschool mom to pull off an
Thanksgiving might be the starchiest of holidays. Think mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, breads, stuffing, even pumpkin pie. Ugh… I’m miserably full just thinking about it. Why not turn this into a science experiment and freak out all your low-carb eating family and friends? Read more and find out how to quickly and easily test for starch in your Thanksgiving meal over at my post
Welcome to 10 Days Of Great Science Books! We are on day 3. (This post contains affiliate links.) My best friend was a homeschool veteran by the time I finally decided to homeschool. When I went to her to discuss science options for my then 3rd grader, she handed me a stack of Janice Van Cleave science experiment books and said “Just have fun!” That
With five kids in my house, we have a multitude of birthday parties each year. Whether we have a big gathering at home or an intimate dinner out, we try to make birthdays special. Part of what makes each birthday special is the decorations. What’s a birthday celebration without balloons?? Balloons filled with helium! I never grow tired of seeing the wonder on the face
Fall is here! Time for apple picking, apple eating and apple science! Join me over at The Homeschool Village for an easy apple science experiment to do with your kids.
Kids are fascinated when they see common substances do uncommon things. One of my kids’ favorite projects is experimenting with milk and food coloring–two very common kitchen substances. They are intrigued by the shades of colors that result when different dilutions of food coloring are dropped into a shallow pan of milk. This is a good way to teach dilution and concentration without the kids
