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Danger! Learn About the Attractive Beauty of Fire {Chemistry in Nature}

December 2, 2016 by Paige's assistant

As the weather turns cooler, the idea of cozying up around a fire seems more appealing. But did you know that fire is the result of a chemical reaction that releases light and heat? For this reaction to occur, it requires oxygen, heat, and a fuel source, like wood, oil, or coal. The oxygen combusts, or burns up, the fuel source creating water, carbon dioxide, heat, and light. This reaction is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chemistry, earth science, instascience, teaching science at home Tagged With: chemistry, fall, fire, nature

Atoms and Isotopes

August 11, 2015 by Paige Hudson

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 you all should reap the benefits of my writing process! In today’s post, I am sharing a bit about the history of the atom and its structure, as well as explaining isotopes. I have also added in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chemistry, experiment/observation, homeschool science, science corner Tagged With: chemistry, experiment/observation, homeschool science

T-Shirt Chromatography

January 27, 2015 by Paige Hudson

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 period making the shirts and I wore mine until it faded and basically fell apart. So today, I’m going to do you a favor. I’m going to share just how to do this activity with your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chemistry, experiment/observation, homeschool science, science corner Tagged With: chemistry, homeschool science

New Release: Chemistry for the Logic Stage!

August 6, 2013 by Paige Hudson

Chemistry for the Logic Stage by Elemental Science

Announcing the official release of our newest title — Chemistry for the Logic Stage! Chemistry for the Logic Stage is a 36 week classical science curriculum designed for studying the principles of chemistry. It leads students through a study of the periodic table, matter, solutions, chemical reactions and more. Each week there is a topic to be studied, along with dates to enter, what to label on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chemistry, curriculum, elemental science, news, updates Tagged With: chemistry, elemental science, news

Dry Ice Exploration (FREE Printable Included!)

July 30, 2013 by Paige Hudson

Dry Ice Exploration from Elemental Blogging (Photo Credit: Shawn Henning)

Dry ice is one of those materials that can induce hours of science fun for your students. It appears to boil in room temperature water, sending out billows of white, wispy smoke. In today's Science Corner, I'm sharing a few activities that you can use to explore the science surrounding this amazing material. The Science of Dry Ice Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, the same chemical that can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chemistry, experiment/observation, science corner, science helps Tagged With: experiment, observation, science corner, science helps

Science Corner: The Element and Atom

July 2, 2013 by Paige Hudson

The Elemental & The Atom from Elemental Blogging

What is an element? What is an atom? How do an element and atom differ? Today I'm getting a bit technical as I share about these two essential concepts in chemistry. The Element: Elements are a substances made up of one type of atom that cannot be broken down by chemical reaction to form a simpler substance. In other words, they are a type of matter which cannot be broken down into two or … [Read more...]

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Welcome to the Elemental Blogging Laboratory

 
profile picWelcome to the Elemental Blogging Laboratory, a.k.a. the Eb Lab. Here at the lab, I have the pleasure of sharing with you all my passion for mixing up solutions for homeschool science! My name is Paige Hudson. I am a homeschooling mom and science curriculum writer for Elemental Science.
 
Why do I call this blog the "Eb Lab"? It is because I am scientist at heart and by profession, so it pretty much spills into everything I do. I love to share tips and tools with fellow educators as they seek to share science with their students!
 
That is what this blog is all about. One homeschooler to another, sharing her area of expertise, seeking to support you as you teach your students about the wonders of science.
 
So, grab your lab coat, notebook, and goggles...well maybe not the goggles because let's face it nobody looks good in those...and you probably don't have a lab coat lying around your house either...
 
So, grab a cup of coffee and notebook, and head on in to the Eb Lab to gather tools for homeschool science, tips for homeschooling, and the latest Elemental Science news!
 
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