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T-Shirt Chromatography
One of the few experiments I remember doing in high school was t-shirt chromatography. I can still picture the coffee cans and sharpies all lined up and ready to go in my mind. We spend the whole class...
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US Presidents Study for Homeschoolers
Next year we will be doing a US presidents study before we begin our logic stage modern history studies. I figure it’s a perfect time given the fact that we will soon be watching a slew of political...
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15 Minutes at the Window {Winter Nature Study}
Let’s face it – during the winter months our kids are not usually clamoring to head outside and run around in nature. And if we are really honest, neither are we. Though I do see value in heading...
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2 YouTube Channels & a Podcast you can use for homeschool science
We live in a digital world. Smartphones and social media abound. The great thing is that as homeschoolers we can use technology to our advantage. These days we can be mesmerized by the eagle as she...
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The Punnett Square
The Punnett Square is a foundational genetic principle. It helps scientist predict which traits an offspring can have. In today’s post, I wanted to provide you with the tools to introduce this concept...
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Ideas for Building Simple Machines at Home
A simple machine is a tool that you can use to help you to do work. In other words, simple machines make the task of lifting or moving an object easier. Types of Simple Machines There are seven main...
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Top reasons not to teach science – #1 Experiments
Gasp! Not teach science! I know you are thinking that I can’t possibly be suggesting that! And you are right. I definitely believe that science should be one of the subjects we consistently teach our...
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Nature Study with Middle Schoolers
When our daughter hit the middle school years, all of a sudden I was painfully aware of how close we were to the time when it starts to count. During the elementary years, high school seems so very...
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Top reasons not to teach science – #2 Dissections
Gasp! Not teach science! I know you are thinking that I can’t possibly be suggesting that! And you are right. I definitely believe that science should be one of the subjects we consistently teach our...
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The Three Keys to Teaching Science {Infograph & Video}
I have been sharing a series over on the Elemental Science blog about the three keys for teaching science. I am sure that you all will find this information helpful as well! So, today I am sharing an...
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26 Items you can find in my science supply cabinet
One of my tips in the post 5 tips for experiment success, was to have the supplies for your experiment on hand. I mentioned how I keep a well-stocked science supply cabinet in my house. Today, I wanted...
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I want to teach science, but textbooks put me to sleep!
So, you want to teach science at home. You jumped over the hurdles of doing dissections and experiments in your house. But when you think back to the textbooks you read, a yawn unwittingly escapes from...
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Why does an experiment fail? (And what to do when it does)
Does it seem that every single experiment you do fails? Are you on the verge of giving up on ever doing experiments ever again? First of all, let me say that you are not alone! Even some of the top...
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The Great Lego Balloon Car Race
Every summer we like to add a bit of science every week. We take some extra time on a walk to observe nature. We check out at least one science-related book each week from the library. And take to test...
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Atoms and Isotopes
I have got chemistry on the brain thanks to my latest writing project. There are atoms and isotopes, molecules and compounds all floating around, creating some pretty wild dreams! So, I thought that...
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5 Ways you never thought you could use to study science
When you say the word science, half the population involuntarily shudders at the memory of cracking open their high school chemistry textbooks! People often assume that to teach science effectively, we...
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A change is coming…
Change is an inevitable part of life. It can be painful, but most of the time it works out for the best. A new season begins and life goes on. For the last several years, I have shared about our...
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Will You Decorate with Science this Christmas?
Things Only Homeschoolers Say: Decorate With Science “This year, we are going to decorate the entire tree with science!!” More Homeschooling Humor See more things only homeschoolers say or laugh along...
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Have You Seen This Wonderful Winter Bird? {Cardinal}
The male cardinal is an easy bird to spot, thanks to its bright red plumage. The cardinal is one of the first birds our daughter learned to spot and it remains one of her favorites! Cardinals have a...
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What Will You Be Doing On Your Holiday Break?
Things Only Homeschoolers Say: Holiday Break “For our holiday break, we are planning to make Borax slime and recreate an authentic Victorian Christmas.” More Homeschooling Humor See more things only...
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