We love nature walks whether in the backyard, a local nature preserve or park. Sometimes, we just walk to see what catches our eyes. Other times, we search for something specific like animal tracks, leaves, flowers, nuts or insects. These days, we are investigating nature on a much smaller level. Last week, we took a…
Our local library has a great, new feature – a live honey bee hive inside the kids area! The hive is enclosed in glass so kids can view what goes on inside. There is a pipe leading from the hive to the outside. The honey bees are free to come and go. My kids are…
 Nature study and nature journals are a very simple and energizing element within a homeschool routine that uses nature journaling. The foundation is direct observation – getting outdoors and experiencing nature with all of the senses. The idea is to look carefully, trusting what you see instead of relying on second-hand sources. As wonderful…
There are lots of cheap and free science resources out there. Here are 10 cheap science resources that we have enjoyed. National Geographic Kids Website – National Geographic Kids has so much information and so many fun activities! I love the NASA website. There are several areas we use a lot: Space Place NASA Image…
While we were in the midst of planning our summer vacation a few years ago to the beaches of Alabama, I was really hoping to work in some science while we are there without the kids even realizing it. We are landlocked here in the Midwest, so a trip to the beach offers so many new opportunities!…
About The Homeschool Scientist Welcome to The Homeschool Scientist! We are excited about science and want you and your family (or class) to LOVE it too! After receiving my master’s degree in early childhood development and education, I spent several years teaching at a private church school. I then went to work for a biotech…
