taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
I love when homeschool science is presented in a way kids can understand it with easy to read text and hands-on activities and experiments that are backed by good science. Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition is an excellent example of this. It is the perfect curriculum to bridge the gap between middle and high school level science. In the module covering general chemistry, I
Why make the same old gingerbread house when you can get creative and turn that tradition in to a new gingerbread STEAM project?! This is a great time of year to spend quality time with your kids. I always find it is a whole lot easier to enjoy our time together if we have a project that we can all work on. Otherwise, my kids
This post contains affiliate links. When studying chemicals, one of the main characteristics scientists look at is the pH level. This determines whether the chemical is an acid, a base, or neutral. Using this knowledge, scientist can predict how the chemical will react with other substances. Use this pH lesson to learn more. pH Lesson What is pH? The pH level of a chemical refers
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season here in the United States. It’s the unofficial end of fall and of winter. It’s about family, togetherness, gratitude, and science. Yep. Believe it or not. Thanksgiving science is a thing. Wondering how in the world this can be? Think turkey studies, fall leaf studies, pumpkin studies and activities, learning about feathers, food experiments, fall nature studies,
Snow is a magical substance that thrills most children from their heads to their toes. But not all kids have access to snow during the winter season. Children can still experience snow by making and playing with fake snow. But what fake snow recipe is the best snow recipe? In this snow STEM experiment, fake snow recipes are tested to determine the most snow-like
Chemistry experiments are a great way to get kids excited about studying chemistry even at a young age. I mean, what kid doesn’t think about creating bubbling magic potions or sending secret messages? The study of chemistry has a scary connotation for many people. Chemistry has this stigma of being only for really, really smart students who want a career in the sciences. The truth
Pulleys are simple machines that have been used to help humans construct large buildings and structures for thousands of years. Pulleys are an example of how engineering and physics work together to make a job easier. Kids can learn more about engineering and physics by playing with pulleys. Try this fun pulley physics activity and let your kids make their very own DIY pulley system.
This post contains affiliate links. Circuits may seem like advanced electrical engineering, but kids can learn the basics of circuits thanks to kits like the Circuit Scribe kit. Use these directions to make your own light-up circuit maze for a fun and exciting STEM activity for kids and a lesson in electrical engineering. Related post: Christmas Lights STEM Activity Circuit Maze Supplies Circuit Scribe kit
When I think of summer, I think of sunshine. Today, we’ll learn how the sun can cause chemical reactions in this solar printing science activity. You’ll just need: Solar Print Paper objects such as flowers, sticks, keys, feathers, anything that might make an interesting print sunlight water towel Creating Your Solar Print Follow the handling instructions on your solar print paper. Be sure you keep
Bring the wonder of outer space into your home with this fun swirling galaxy activity that shows kids how spiral galaxies get their shape. I have always been fascinated by outer space. I love stargazing on a clear night, getting up in the wee hours to get a glimpse of meteor showers, and visiting the local observatory to see through their powerful telescope. These are
Kids don’t have to live in a cold climate to be fascinated with ice. In fact, the hot days of summer make most of us crave ice! In the following science experiments, kids can watch ice molecules interact with water molecules, try their hand as insulating an ice cube, and learn how salt works together with ice as homeschool students lift an ice cube with
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
