We are back with the second part of the Three Keys to Teaching Science Session. And in this episode, we are going to chat about the second key – gathering information.
Hi, I’m Paige Hudson and you are listening to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty concepts of science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool!
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The Three Keys to Teaching Science
Why do you need to gather information?
I recommend you read to your students or have them read about science at least twice a week during the school year.
You can use:
In the early years, you will read to your children. As their reading skills increase, have your students read more and more on their own.
Tips for gathering information:
As homeschoolers, we have a wide variety of options to teach science. We can use encyclopedias, living books, resources from the Internet, or textbooks. (Pin this Tidbit)
Whatever you choose to share scientific information with your students, make sure it holds their interest. (Pin this Tidbit)
Check out the following articles for more tips on gathering information:
And here are the links to all of the podcasts in this series:
In this episode, we'll be interviewing Robin Williams from All About Spelling. Click "Read More" to listen is as we discuss tips and tricks for spelling all those science words!
Click "Read More" to listen in as Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarret join Paige to share tips and tools about the third key to teaching science!