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Do you have to love science to teach it? {Episode 4}

May 16, 2016 1 min read

Do you have to love science to teach it? {Episode 4}

If science wasn't your thing, can you really teach science to your own kids at home? Paige is answering this question and providing a dose of encouragement in this episode of the Teaching Science at Home Show.

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The Highlights

If science was not your favorite subject in school:

  • You are not alone! The number two struggle I hear with teaching science is a person’s own experience with the subject. 
  • There is a misconception that science in a lofty subject best left to the experts. 
  • The bulk of science can be understand, appreciated, and taught by the average homeschool mom.

Key to teaching science when your background is not strong in science --> get a good curriculum!

A good science curriculum:

The Three Keys to Teaching Science:

  1. Key #1 – Performing Hands-on Scientific Tests
  2. Key #2 – Gathering Information
  3. Key #3 – Keeping a Record

Learn more about how you can teach science with our programs!



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