When we started sharing monthly tips four years ago - click "Read More" to see all 52 homeschool science tips!
]]>When we started sharing monthly science tips over four years ago, I wasn't sure how long we would keep doing so. My plan was to try out a new format, to do something new that would give you all a quick shot of science-teaching encouragement.
Well, here we are at tip number 52. And I feel like this is the perfect time to wrap-up the homeschool science tip of the month series.
The final tip I want to leave you all with is . . . to be a student first.
What do I mean by this?
It means that you are continually learning - you are seeking to model a life-long pursuit of education for your students.
How can you do this?
However you choose to learn, be a student first. Because when you do so you will have plenty to draw from as you seek to teach your kiddos.
Give your kids the tools to build something. Click "Read More" to read, or listen, to this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.
]]>There's a meme out there that says physics is the branch of science concerned with using extremely long and complicated formulas to describe how a ball rolls. It cracks me up every. single. time.
And the deeper you get into physics, the more this becomes a reality. But during the elementary, middle, and high school years, physics doesn't have to be this complicated!
Learning about physics can be as simple as this month's tip - give your kids the tools to build something! You can do things like:
Whatever you choose, your kiddos will learn a lot about physics just by building and playing with different materials!
Check out these past tips from August:
And here are a few more physics activities you can try.
]]>Take a few moments to observe! Click "Read More" to read, or listen, to this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.
]]>In our neck of the woods, we are officially smack dab in the middle of summer, which in our house means that we break from normal school.
But this doesn't mean that learning stops - for us, learning is a way of life. And although we may not crack a single book on science this month, we do observe. We take time to pause and look at the things going on around us outside.
After all, observation is a key skill that our students need to have to learn about science. It's what helps them to see differences and similarities in nature study, it helps them to see science-in-action during a demonstration, and it helps them to learn new principles of science while doing experiments.
The power to observe is a muscle that needs to be exercised and this can be done at any time!
So my tip for you this month is to take a few moments to observe. You can flex those observations muscles as you and your kiddos do a variety of things, both indoors and outdoors.
Here are a few ideas for working on observations skills:
Whatever you choose to do, your students will benefit from a few moments of observation-muscle-building this summer!
Check out these past tips from July:
]]>Enjoy some sunshine! Click "Read More" to read, or listen, to this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.
]]>We are heading into the dog days of summer, where the days are longer and the sun shines more brilliantly. The extra sunlight during this time of year makes it easier for us to harness a bit of solar science fun!
So, our tip this month is to enjoy some sunshine!
Here are a few solar science activities you can do with what you have on hand:
If you want to spend a bit of money, try these solar science activities:
Need a few more ideas for summer science? Check out these past tips from June:
]]>Science doesn't have to be all textbooks and experiments, there are loads of out-of-the-box ways to learn about science. Click "Read More" to read, or listen, to this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.
]]>There is a lingering feeling among educators that if a textbook (or encyclopedia) wasn’t cracked open or an experiment wasn’t done, then our students didn’t learn about science. And although we do need to be reading about science, doing science, and writing about science, we have loads of science-learning options at our fingertips!
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
And as things open back up, visit a science museum or the national and state parks close to where you are.
The point is that our kids are learning every second of every day. They are taking in information and there's no reason that we can't use some of those moments to learn about science in an out-of-the-box way!
Check out the following articles to dig deeper:
]]>In good times and bad ones, you are in the driver's seat of your child’s education. Click "Read More" to read, or listen, to this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.
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In good times and bad ones, you are in charge of your child’s education.
As their parent, you have their best interest at heart, and you can best gauge whether something is working or not. And as our world changes daily, our tip this month is to be in the driver’s seat and do what's best for your children moment by moment.
What does that mean?
And it means that when things return to our new normal, you will make your curriculum work for you by swapping out books, adjusting assignments, and adding or deleting topics. When it comes to teaching science today, or in the future, you can engage your students and take breaks when you need them because you are in the driver’s seat of your children’s education.
In these times you can choose to model for your kiddos how to navigate learning in all types of situations, because one day, you will hand over the keys.
]]>This month, add in a bit of science memory work! Click "Read More" to read, or listen, to this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.
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Memory work is a hallmark of classical education, but that doesn't mean that it's not a beneficial addition to a non-classical homeschool. So this month, our tip is to add in a bit of science memory work to your homeschool plans!
How can you do this? Well...
By adding a few scientific facts to your plan for memory work, you will be creating pegs on which your students can hang future information.
What can you use for science memory work? We like to...
The point is to choose facts that you want your students to remember for years to come in a form that they can't help but remember. The following resources will help you add in a bit of science memory work:
So go ahead, add in a bit of science memory work this month, you'll reap the rewards of the effort for years to come!
]]>Do these three things so you won’t burnout before the year is done. Click "Read More" to see what they are in this month's homeschool science tip of the month.
]]>It’s February, often known as the doldrums of homeschooling. The newness of our curriculum has worn off and the momentum of those resolutions is starting to wane.
It can feel as if we are in the trenches, repeating day after day – wake up the kids, feed them breakfast, pull out the books, do the lessons, make the lunch, repeat, repeat, repeat.
And if we are not careful all this repetition will lead to burnout. I’ve been close to crashing and burning around this time of year more than I care to admit.
Over the years, I have learned that I need three things to avoid burning out in our homeschool.
Through the years, three things - resting, prioritizing, and organizing - have prevented me from crashing and burning in the doldrums of homeschooling.
It’s taken some time to adjust and I’m not always the best at keeping these things at the forefront. But when I do, the end result is a healthier me, which in turn creates a happier homeschooling experience for all of us.
Check these out:
]]>As we head into the new year full of promise and new beginnings, I want to encourage you to not become a slave to a homeschool curriculum. Click "Read More" to listen to this monthly homeschool science tip!
]]>As we head into the new year full of promise and new beginnings, I want to encourage you to not become a slave to a homeschool curriculum. Instead, use it as a tool to teach science to your unique children.
Early in my homeschooling journey, I heard the following:
“Curriculum is meant to be a tool, not a master.”
I’m not sure who I first heard that statement from, but it is so true. You see at the beginning of our homeschooling journey, I let the curriculum be my master. I had to check every single box – no exceptions. I didn’t want to add in things or follow rabbit trails because that would throw off the schedule.
My fear was that if I didn’t do everything that was suggested, I wouldn’t get the desired outcome. As it turns out – fear is a nasty companion and usually a destructive motivator. We had too many tears in our early years as a result of the curriculum master.
I have learned that I, the teacher, direct how we use a curriculum. I adjust it to fit the needs of my unique student. I have the power to throw out the unnecessary things that won’t work in our homeschool. And I have the ability to add in things that will enhance what we are learning.
Never forget that a curriculum is a tool you use in your homeschooling journey. It can shore up weaknesses and enhance your strengths as a teacher. You have the skills to wield your curriculum instrument with the precision of a fine sculptor!
Here are a few more tips to check out:
]]>Even your older kiddos can (and should) join in on the Christmas science fun. See how by clicking "Read More" to get this monthly homeschool science tip from Elemental Science!
]]>When your kids are younger, homeschooling is cute and Instagram-worthy. As they get older, school becomes less and less about crafts and more and more about hitting the books. But the great thing about the holidays is that we can do things together as a family.
And so that's why the tip for this month is don't stop sharing Christmas science with your older kiddos.
Yes, they will have to do some school throughout the season. It's not like the younger years when you could take a whole month off, but there are still ways your older kiddos can participate in your holiday science plans.
Here are a few ways we fit in Chrismas science with our older one:
Either way, the idea is to relax your expectations during the holiday season. You may not be able to take off school completely, but your older student will still enjoy sharing in the Christmas science fun!
In fact, I still plan on having my oldest, who is now at college, do a few Christmas science experiments with us this year. And we'll still sit down together and listen to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which we do every year.
Our holiday homeschool plans are not the same as when my kids were younger, but I am grateful to have these benchmark memories with them. And now, they can cut-out and ice the cookies all on their own!
Here are a few more holiday science tips and ideas:
]]>Learn how you can start a science club with your homeschooling friends - click "Read More" to see this homeschool science tip.
]]>As homeschooling mommas, we don’t try to keep our weird, unsocialized homeschoolers away from people altogether. We want them to have friends and to enjoy spending time with people of all ages. But sometimes we need to create those opportunities for them. And a great way to do this is by starting a science club!
But where do you begin?
In this month's tip, we are going to take a brief look at the steps to start a science club and what a club meeting can look like for you!
To get your own homeschool science club going:
Once you have these things in place, you can choose what you will study. If you are having a monthly or bi-weekly science club, you can work through a science program together. If you are having a seasonal science club, you could do activities related to the holidays. For example, your winter science club meeting could be all about Christmas Science.
Typically, I suggest setting aside about two hours once a month for your meetings. In that time, you can:
I trust that this short look at how to have your own science club gets your creative juices flowing. Thanks for listening and I hope you have a great month playing with science!
]]>Fall is here! And this month we encourage you to mark the change in the season with a bit of fall science- click "Read More" to see a few ideas!
]]>Pumpkin spice lattes. Apple pies. Autumn nut mixes. Orange, red, and yellow decorations. And cranberry candles.
Here in Florida, we pull out all the stops for fall because it sure doesn't feel like fall yet. As I record this tip, our temps are still in the 90’s! This far south, our autumnish weather comes around December. But that doesn’t stop us from finding ways to mark the change of the seasons.
Beyond the fall flavors, colors, and smells, we also like to do a few seasonal science activities on our Friday Fun Days. So, this month our monthly tip is to add in a few fall science activities to highlight the change in the season!
Here are a few ideas:
Well, there are a few ideas for adding a bit of fall science to your homeschooling plans this season.
Here are the links to posts where these activities are explained:
Thanks for listening and I hope you have a great month playing with fall science!
]]>Coloring pages are often used for art, but can they be a valuable addition to your homeschool science time? Click "Read More" to see this month's homeschool science tip.
]]>Coloring pages are often used for art, but can they be a valuable addition to your homeschool science time?
We here at Elemental Science say yes!
We have talked about blending science and art before, but coloring pages are a bit different. Even so, these sheets can still be a beneficial addition to your science plans.
Here are 5 reasons why coloring is good for science:
So this month as you get back into the swing of things, take some time to color for science!
You can search for "a topic + coloring page" on Google to find free coloring pages or you can check out our grammar stage and sassafras coloring pages below:
You don't have to have a full-on, dedicated lab in order to teach science at home. The good news is that what you need to do science at home can be found in your kitchen! Click "Read More" to see this month's homeschool science tip.
]]>You don't have to have a full-on, dedicated lab in order to teach science at home. You just need a flat work surface, a sink nearby, access to chemicals, and protective gear, if necessary.
The good news is that all this can be found in your kitchen! (Here are a few kitchen chemicals we regularly use for science.)
But I know what you are thinking - you won't want to mess up your just-cleaned kitchen with science experiments. And I get it, art mess makes me twitch - don't even talk to me about glitter!
So, here are a few ways you can get around having a constant kitchen science mess:
So, don't be afraid to pull out a few kitchen chemicals and let your kiddos get dirty as they play with science! Here are a few kitchen science experiments you can test out:
]]>This month's tip is to read a few books about science! Click "Read More" to see this homeschool science tip of the month.
]]>Summer is all about fun! It's about taking a well-deserved break from the norm, playing in the sunshine, and enjoying being outdoors.
But you are bound to have a few moments of downtime where you want to spend the time lying in a hammock or in your bed reading. And during that time, I want to encourage you to have your children read a few books about science!
We love to take weekly trips to the library and we continue those trips throughout the summer. While at the library, you can have your kiddos check out a few books on science.
These can be:
Whatever you choose, make sure it is something that interests your kids so that they will want to pick it up and read it or have it read to them!
Here are a few lists of science books you can check out:
And of course, summer is a perfect time to read-aloud one of the Sassafras Science Adventures novels!
]]>This month's tip is to focus on wonder science! Click "Read More" to see this homeschool science tip of the month.
]]>I ran across a quote by E.B. White that I think is perfect for summer science,
"Always be on the lookout for wonder."
This month, I want to encourage you to spend the summer looking for wonder science. What does wonder science mean?
It means finding, observing, watching, and doing things that make you wonder. Things that spark creativity and curiosity. Things that make you want to learn more about the science you see playing out in front of you.
In short, wonder science is about promoting curiosity and creativity through science.
How do you find wonder science? Here are a few ways:
So this summer, spend time outside, get a science kit, visit a science museum, and check out a few books to present wonder science to your kiddos!
]]>This month's tip is to embrace the season you are in! Click "Read More" to see this homeschool science tip of the month.
]]>Life changes. We all have seasons that we flow into and out of - and this is true for homeschooling as well.
If I'm super honest, there are times when I wish I could go back to a different season. Or when I look at someone else, who is in a different season, and wish that I was there.
However, as I roll through more and more seasons of life, I have come to realize that wishing helps no one. Instead, I seek every day to be grateful for the season of homeschooling I am in because there is so much beauty in the moments before me.
You see our oldest is graduating this year. In fact, at the time of this recording, she is only a handful of weeks away from being finished with her senior year. She has chosen where she wants to go to college. We have gone for a preview weekend and she is registered for classes. Let me tell y'all, that was tough!
Our daughter has been with us for her whole life and she is about to launch into the world on her own, hours away from where I will be. Instead of curling into a ball, crying my eyes out - I am doing my best to enjoy this season. To embrace the beauty of seeing the fruits of our labors and to enjoy the wonderful woman she is becoming. It's all very bittersweet, but I don't want to miss a moment of this season because I know it won't last forever.
In our homeschooling journey, there have been times when I have had to say no to certain opportunities or have had to lay aside a dream because there just wasn't enough time during that season. So I know the sacrifices you are making each and every day for your kiddos.
As this part of the journey comes to a close with our oldest, I wanted to encourage you all to enjoy the stage of homeschooling you are in!
Don't be discouraged because you need to say no to those other opportunities, instead be grateful for where you are - because trust me, it goes by way too fast!
]]>The best plan for success with homeschool science is to be consistent. Click "Read More" to get three ideas to help you do just that!
]]>It's not the perfect program. It's not an expensive set-up. And it's not the ideal convergence of a splendid learning experience that leads to success with teaching science at home.
It's consistency.
Success is found in consistently chipping away at the iceberg. It's in the weekly progress through the plans that work for your family. It's in the persistent presentation of the bits and pieces of science. This is how to get to a successful finish line.
But the reality is that consistency is something that we all struggle with from time to time. Here are three tips to help you be consistent with teaching science:
In short, get a plan for homeschool science in your hands and set aside the time each week to work through it, but don't be afraid to follow a few rabbit trails along the way to keep your student's interest alive. These three things will help you to consistently share the amazing wonders of science!
Get a few tips to help you be consistent with teaching science by checking out the following podcasts:
]]>Do you need a homeschool support shot in the arm? Set aside time this month to get a confidence boost - find out how by clicking "Read More" to see this month's homeschool science tip.
]]>A few years back, I shared 5 ways you can become a better homeschool science teacher and one of those ways was to attend a convention. This month, I want to encourage you to set aside a bit of time to attend a convention, a retreat, or just meet up with a few homeschooling mommas.
The truth is that we all need a boost from time to time or homeschool burnout is inevitable. Things like conventions, retreats, and meet-ups are all great ways to give you a homeschool support shot in the arm!
When you go to one of these, you can:
Whether you go to a big convention or a smaller, more retreat-like conference or just meet up with a group of homeschooling friends, connecting with other homeschoolers will help you to refocus and recharge for the next year.
To see where we will be this year, check out our convention schedule.
Get a dose of confidence by checking out the following podcasts:
]]>Sometimes we get in the rut of teaching that we forget to have fun with homeschooling. Click "Read More" to see how you can change that in this month's tip.
]]>About a week ago, I did something I rarely do - I let my kiddos stay up way past their bedtime in order to watch the lunar eclipse. I knew that staying up meant the kids would sleep in the next day and we would have to cut out part of my plans because there just wouldn't be time to finish it all or cranky attitudes.
But in that moment, we laughed as we huddled to stay warm and we oohed and aahed as we watched the moon disappear and turn red. In short, we had fun.
Sometimes we get in the rut of teaching that we forget to have fun with homeschooling. We forget that we control the schedule, not the lesson plans. And we forget that it is totally fine to adjust the plans in order to make room for a bit of fun.
You can spontaneously drop your plans or schedule an enjoyable break, but here are a few ideas for adding a bit homeschooling fun:
Whatever you decide to do, the memories you create will be worth the adjustment to those "perfect" plans. So, this month - don't forget to have fun in your homeschool!
We have got plenty of that! Check out the following posts for tips:
]]>Happy New Year!! In this month’s tip, we are going to chat about how to make time for experiments this year.
Click "Read More" to see three tips to help you make time for hands-on science.
]]>It’s a brand-new year – one that a good bit of us began with words for the year and resolutions of things we want to change. And although that whole, no chocolate for a year resolution has probably gone out the window and your shoes have seen more time in your closet that in the gym – I want to help you make sure that your resolution to actually do those experiments this year sticks!
Because experiments are the face of science! Your kiddos need to see science in action. It’s a key part of helping them to understand science. So, with that in mind, let’s countdown three ways to help you make time for experiments in the new year!
So to make time for those experiments in this new year, score the right resources, start small, and settle it in your mind. If you do these three things, it will make it a whole lot easier for you to make time for experiments in this new year!
We have got plenty of that! Check out the following posts for tips on experiments.
]]>December is here!
Click "Read More" to get a few science gift ideas in this homeschool science tip from Elemental Science.
]]>December is here! The trees are going up, the halls are being decked, and the parents are stressing about what to get their kids.
So this month, my tip for you all is to give the gift of science! Last week I shared 3 DIY science gifts you can make and put under the tree. But in this tip, I wanted to share with you all some of the science gifts my kiddos have loved to give you a few ideas.
Here are a few of their favorites from years past:
I hope that gets your science-gift-giving juices flowing. I trust that you and your family will have a wonderful holiday season and we'll see you all next year!
]]>Homeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint.
Click "Read More" to see this month's tip and be encouraged to keep going on your homeschooling journey!
]]>You have probably heard the saying a thousand times, life, parenting, homeschooling is not a sprint - it's a marathon.
But it wasn't until I started running that I truly understood the difference between these two. It's not just the length - it's about your attitude, your mental and physical conditioning, and your fixation on a goal that help you to keep going through the long run.
And the same is true with homeschooling. This month, I want to encourage you to keep going!
There are bound to be moments when you feel like you can't make it . . . but keep going. Keep placing one foot in front of the other. Keep doing one day after another. Be present. Be teachable. And be consistent.
And I know that the sum total of your efforts will be worth it in the end.
]]>I love playing science games because it is a wonderful way to review what we have learned in an interesting way.
Click "Read More" to see this month's tip and get a few science game ideas.
]]>My mom was an elementary school teacher before my brother and I came along. She mainly taught second grade and because of this, she had a whole cabinet full of educational games.
But you see when we were younger we just thought we had a lot of cool games that our mom would play with us. We had so much fun that we had no idea we were actually learning or reviewing material at the same time.
Her passion for making learning fun spilled over into me and into our homeschool. It's why we have Friday Fun Day and a big part of those Fridays are games. We play language games, logic games, math games, and science games.
The kids love it! And I love it because we are reviewing what we have learned in an interesting way. So this month, my tip for you all is to play a game for science.
Your game can be a simple one - like the Molecular Motion game that our son came up with when we were learning about the different states of matter. Basically, the caller (you) cries out either solid, liquid, or gas and the players (your students) have to imitate those states. In the solid state, the player freezes. In the liquid state, the player moves smoothly and slowly, gliding around the room. And in the gas state, the player jumps, bounces, and runs around. It's hilarious to watch and it gives the students a feel for how molecules move in the different states.
But you don't have to come up with your own game, there are lots of science game options out there for free or to buy! Here is a list of science game options from Our Journey Westward:
You can also check out all the free printable science games we offer here:
And if you are wondering what Friday Fun Day looks like in our house, check out the homeschool science tip from February 2017.
]]>Science and art go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Click "Read More" to see how and learn a few of our favorite ways!
]]>Science and art go together like peanut butter and jelly - both are good separately, but together they make the quintessential sandwich. Well, maybe that's not the best analogy.
But my point is that when we can combine learning subjects in homeschooling it's like hitting an educational home run. And doing a science-related art project allows you to do just that.
You can review what you are learning in science and let your student's creativity blossom through art! Here are a few of our favorite ways to add a bit of science-related art to our homeschooling plans:
Those are just a few ideas of how you can combine learning about science with the creativity of art. However you choose to partner science with art, your students are sure to be inspired!
Check out a few of our science-related art project tutorials:
]]>As a homeschooling parent, you are a teacher! And you need time to get organized. Click "Read More" to see four things you can do on your next teacher in-service day.
]]>Sometimes I forget that I am a teacher. As a homeschooling parent, I often feel more like a parent than I do a teacher. But us homeschooling mommas (and dads) are teachers.
We are solely responsible for educating our children. We may teach through online curriculum, in-a-box programs, or an eclectic bag of tricks! But we are teachers.
And as teachers, we need an in-service day (or a few in-service hours grabbed here and there) to get organized. So, after we spent the last month ruminating about our plans, it’s time to set aside a day or two to get ready for our next school year.
Here are a few things you can do on your in-service day:
Starting next week, we will be sharing a 5-day Homeschool Science Boot Camp This series will help you get ready for science next year in about 5 minutes a day! If you are not already subscribed to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show in iTunes or your favorite podcasting app, you will want to do so now so you won’t miss an episode.
In the meantime, here are a few links I have found helpful as I grab an in-service hour here and there:
Take some time this month to think deeply over your how you want your homeschooling to look over the next year.
Click "Read More" to see how this works in this month's homeschool science tip!
]]>As homeschooling moms (and dads) we do a lot to make sure that our children get the education they deserve. And although we may currently be on a break from formal studies, my guess is that you are still thinking about homeschooling things from time to time.
That's why my tip for this month is to take to ruminate over your plans for next year. I typically have all my materials by the end of June, but I don't actually write out my quarterly plans until August. Here is what I like to do before I put pen to paper on my plans for next year:
#1 - Get real about how last year went.
I like to chat with my kids about what they liked and what they didn't like and about what they remember from the last year. I usually do this as we clean out and organize the previous year's materials.
#2 - Learn something new about homeschooling.
I listen to a podcast, read a blog, or pick out a new-to-me homeschooling book. The point here is that I want to learn something new about homeschooling, something that will help to shape what I want the next year to look like.
#3 - Get familiar with the materials I have chosen.
I pull out all the books I have and look them over. I read the introductions in the teacher guides to get an idea of how the weeks are laid out. In the past, I would also preread all our read-aloud books, but nowadays I don't have the time!
#4 - Ruminate, a.k.a., think deeply.
Then, I let it all settle in my mind. I think through the possibilities and write down the things that keep popping up in my mind - the things that I will most likely want to include for the next year.
Your process of rumination can look a whole lot different than mine, but the goal here is to get a good idea of how you want your homeschool to look like over the next year. With this in your mind, you will be ready to create a framework of plans for next year!
Here are a few resources we offer to help you think through what you want science to look like in your homeschool:
]]>Take some time to head out to a place where they aren't too many artificial lights and enjoy the stars.
Click "Read More" to see several ideas in this month's homeschool science tip!
]]>Summer is here!! In our house, we have about another week of school before we wrap things up for summer break.
But that doesn’t mean that the learning stops. We may not have formal lessons during the summer, but I still incorporate some fun learning activities throughout our day.
We will listen to music, do art projects, read living books, and do a bit of nature study. Since the days are so hot in Florida, we plan on doing our nature study at night as we look up and explore the night sky!
This month, I want to encourage you all to take some time to head out to a place where they aren't too many artificial lights. Then, spread out a blanket, lay down, and look up!
As you search the amazing night sky, you can:
If you find that you really enjoy exploring the night sky, you can pick up a spotting guide and a good set of binoculars or a simple telescope to enhance your stellar searches.
Check out the following:
]]>There are many men and woman who have shaped what we know about science today. And there is value in teaching our students about their contributions.
Click "Read More" to see how you can do this in this month's homeschool science tip.
]]>Gregor Mendel and his peas. Marie Curie and her discovery of new elements. Galen and a new way of looking at the human body. Rosalind Franklin and her ideas about DNA.
These men and woman and so many more have shaped what we know about science today. And there is value in teaching our students about their contributions.
So this month, I want to encourage you to take time to learn about one of the many famous scientists and their contributions.
To help you do that, here is a look at how you could share about Gregor Mendel with your students:
It's really that simple! And to make it even easier for you, here is a set of free notebooking pages to use as you study Gregor Mendel:
Check out the following:
]]>One of the best things we have done for our science plans was to occasionally drop a planned experiment and get outside instead. Click "Read More" to learn more about how this works for us in this month's tip!
]]>One of the best things we have done for our science plans was to occasionally drop a planned experiment and get outside instead. It doesn't really matter what you are studying, you can find the principles of nature in science!
Here are a few ideas of things to look for in nature that relate to the subject you are learning about:
Well, that's just a few ideas for how you can enhance your homeschool science plans by getting outside in nature!
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel as we'll be sharing a full session on nature study at the end of this month!
And while you are there, you can watch the following videos:
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