Scientific research and inquiry is based on the power of observation. Our observations often lead to more questions. Our attempt to answer our questions based on our observations, past experience, knowledge and reasoning is an educated guess, or hypothesis. To test to see if our hypothesis is true, we need to create an experiment or make more observations to…
Thanks to everyone who made 2012 so wonderful here at The Homeschool Scientist! Here are the top posts of 2012 from The Homeschool Scientist this past year in case you missed them.  Perseid Meteor Shower 2012 was a great year for meteor showers. This post gives more information about one of the most visible and impressive.  Lab Report –…
Welcome to our study with Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology. Today, we are on lesson 6 – the respiratory system. No matter what curriculum you are using these respiratory system lesson resources can be a big help to you! Videos WatchKnowLearn.org – several respiratory system videos KidsHealth.org – animated cartoon about the respiratory system ScienceKids.co.nz – animated…
Each November, we study the pilgrim story, the first Thanksgiving, American Indians and all that we have to thank the Lord for. This year, we are adding something new. We are doing a short study on another very important part of Thanksgiving – turkey! Yes, we planning a Thanksgiving Turkey Unit Study! Related post: Thanksgiving…
*This post contains affiliate links. Fall is here. That means sweatshirts, changing leaves, and pumpkins! I remember how much I loved carving pumpkins growing up. After watching them grow all summer in the garden, in the fall we would finally get to pick just the right one for our jack-o-lanterns. Now, it’s my kids’ turn…
Try this simple chemistry experiment in your kitchen with supplies you probably already have on hand! When pennies are made, the copper on their surface is bright and shiny. Over time, the copper oxidizes and becomes dull and dark. Sometimes they even turn green. In this polishing pennies chemistry experiment, we will test different liquids…
