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The fruit of the conifer tree, also known as a cone, can open and close on its own. This incredible ability makes it quite an entertaining study! In this homeschool science corner, I'm sharing more these amazing cones along with a FREE printable and several activities. What is a cone? A cone is the dry fruit produces by a conifer. In other words, it is a reproductive structure of that type … [Read more...]
Homeschool Science Corner: Teaching about the Solar System
Welcome back to the bi-weekly homeschool Science Corner! This week I want to share with you some activities to help you as you teach your students about the solar system. What is the Solar System? Our solar system is the collection of planets and other objects that orbit around the sun. It includes the eight major planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It … [Read more...]
Classical Science Curriculum for the Grammar Stage Student
So far in this series, I've shared about the basics of classical education and the rigors of classical science. Today, I want to share a brief overview of what classical science curriculum can look like for the grammar stage student. What is a grammar stage student? A grammar stage student can mean different things to different people. So let me clear up the confusion by saying that I mean … [Read more...]
Can classical science be rigorous?
A few weeks ago I share about the basics of classical education for homeschool and how science fits into this methodology. Normally when one thinks of classical education for homeschool, they equate it with literature, Latin, and history rich studies. Science is often seen as an afterthought or as a weak, book-centered addition to typically rigorous curriculum plan. Today, I want to share … [Read more...]
How to make a Seed Board
I love it when fall hits in earnest, the weather turns cooler and the colors turn warmer. Fall is also a great time of year to collect seeds for next year. In today's Science Corner, I want to share with you how to make a seed board to display what you have collected. How to make a seed board Step 1: Collect the Seeds The first step in making a seed board is to collect the seeds. Where to … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Using a Microscope for Homeschool Science
Two weeks ago I shared about how to choose a microscope for homeschool use. Today, I want to give you few ideas for using your new microscope for homeschool science. Mounting Samples on a Slide There are many different ways that a sample can be mounted on a slide. The type of mounting you use will depend upon the equipment you have and the way the slide will be used. The typical homeschooler … [Read more...]