taking the fear out of and putting the fun into homeschool science
This post contains affiliate links. Over the years, we have done so many STEM and STEAM activities and challenges in our house. Some went along with our science lessons, but most were just for fun. The make it float Cargo Boat STEAM challenge is a lot of fun, plus it teaches kids about buoyancy, displacement, force, and Archimedes principle. It also solves the mystery of
Earth Day is celebrated April 22 each year. It is a day set aside to bring awareness to the importance of protecting our planet. The first official Earth Day was in 1970 in response to increasing oil spills, smog, and water pollution. All across the United States, there were protests and public gatherings with the intention of educating the public about the problems facing the
Download your FREE April Science Calendar to put a little science into everyday! Each month, I create a new science calendar just for you and your kids with the goal of helping you realize that science is everywhere, fun, and accessible. Each day, there is a link to interesting science and STEM information to read and learn about and fun projects to try. This month,
Keep this list of STEM activities for kids handy for use at school and at home. Your kids will have so much fun they will forget they are learning! I am sure you are familiar with the latest buzzword in education – STEM. Actually, it is more than the latest educational trend. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The integration STEM of
I have often said here at The Homeschool Scientist that science is every where. It is in the way our bodies work, the light bulb illuminating the room, the way a ball falls to the ground when dropped, and in the birds singing in the trees. All of these things can be researched and studied to learn more about the science behind them. Another fascinating
The mission of The Homeschool Scientist is to take the fear out of and put the fun into homeschool science or any method of science education for that matter! I want people to realize that science is everywhere, accessible, and exciting. Our FREE monthly science calendars were designed to add a little science to everyone’s day through interesting information and fun science projects. Hopefully, you
Your kids will LOVE these edible STEM activities! They are science and snack time all it one! Are your kids as motivated by snacks as mine are?? I swear they will do anything if there are treats involved. When they were little, I would travel with Ziploc bags of goldfish and twizzlers just in case they needed a little motivation to behave or participate. I
This post contains affiliate links. I don’t know about you, but typically by February I’m feeling a bit of spring fever. This year is no exception! The snow and cold temperatures have me longing for green grass and warm, fresh air. Our yard is full of birds during the winter. Somehow, taking time to focus on them for a few days reminds me that spring
Winter is still in full swing here in the midwest, but hopefully the groundhog will not see his shadow on Groundhog’s Day (February 2nd) and spring will be just around the corner! So, why do we let a groundhog predict the weather here in the states? Ever wonder how Groundhog’s Day got started and if there is any science behind it? Learn all about it
If you are looking for hands-on ways to teach kids about outer space and space travel, you can’t go wrong with any of these outer space STEM activities. These STEM activities will teach your kids the concepts behind rocket propulsion necessary for space travel, how the stars make up constellations, the expansion of the universe, planets and more! They are all great additions to your
Use this post as a guide to create a fun dog unit study! Dogs are man’s best friend, beloved family pets, serve as protection, and work as vital team members in law enforcement and military operations. No other animal has lived so closely with and been such a huge part of the everyday life of humans as dogs. We are a dog family and I
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Make a resolution to add a little science to everyday! Get your kids excited about science by showing them that science is truly everywhere and is fascinating. This FREE science calendar download is an easy way to get started. Each day has a link to fun science projects and captivating science stories and information. What Will You Learn About In January? In
