Using the scientific method regularly will teach the student to look at all the evidence before making a statement of fact, which makes it an integral part of science education. If we want our students to be prepared for higher education science, they must be comfortable with this most fundamental process. What is the scientific method? In a nutshell, the scientific method teaches the brain to … [Read more...]
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4 Easy Steps for Using Currents Events in Homeschool Science
In our homeschool, we have discussed the latest news in science informally for several years, but this year we began a more formal approach to using current events in our homeschool science instruction. Here's the steps we take each week to incorporate the latest scientific news into our studies. Using Current Events in Homeschool Science Step 1: Choose an article You can subscribe to a … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Holiday Science Projects
There is a lot of buzz around the internet about the holidays, including a fair amount of ideas for weaving science into your festivities. I thought that this year I would share with you a list of holiday science projects that I have compiled to use with my children this season. Links to Holiday Science Projects Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at Christmastime: The Homeschool Scientist has some … [Read more...]
Where Does Nature Study Fit into Science Education?
So where does nature study fit into a science education? Nature study can be the core of your science curriculum... OR nature study can be the icing on the cake. Either way, there is so much to learn from the natural world. What is nature study? Nature study is the study of the plants and animals around you, which can be found both inside and outside your home. It employs the power of … [Read more...]
Sassafras Science from Elemental Science
Do you love using living books to teach history? Wish you could use living books to teach science? Great news! The Sassafras twins are zipping into homes around the world to deliver a living books education in the sciences. Read the novel alone or add in the activity guide and logbook for a complete homeschool science curriculum. Your adventure can begin today with The Sassafras Science … [Read more...]
Science Corner: A Hot Yeast Experiment
Yeasts and bacteria come in all shapes and sizes. They also have an optimal temperature range at which they can grow and reproduce. Most yeasts and bacteria cannot multiply at very high or very low temperatures, but there are exceptions. In this weeks Science Corner we are going to test how sensitive yeast is to temperature. A Hot Yeast Experiment You will need 3 clear bottles or glasses, 3 … [Read more...]
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