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As homeschoolers we tend to skip over the science fair project because it appears daunting, but it is an excellent tool for giving our students hands-on experience with the scientific method. Why should I do a Science Fair Project? I have learned through my teaching and research experience that to truly understand science, one must be familiar with this fundamental process. All students need … [Read more...]
Science Corner: The Importance of the Scientific Method
Using the scientific method regularly will teach the student to look at all the evidence before making a statement of fact, which makes it an integral part of science education. If we want our students to be prepared for higher education science, they must be comfortable with this most fundamental process. What is the scientific method? In a nutshell, the scientific method teaches the brain to … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Holiday Science Projects
There is a lot of buzz around the internet about the holidays, including a fair amount of ideas for weaving science into your festivities. I thought that this year I would share with you a list of holiday science projects that I have compiled to use with my children this season. Links to Holiday Science Projects Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at Christmastime: The Homeschool Scientist has some … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Scientific Demonstrations vs. Experiments
Scientific demonstrations and experiments are two different types of scientific tests used in the educational setting. Many people use these two terms interchangeably, however there is a difference between these types of scientific tests. Scientific demonstrations are very teacher-directed, while experiments are much more student-led. What is a scientific demonstration? A scientific … [Read more...]
Where Does Nature Study Fit into Science Education?
So where does nature study fit into a science education? Nature study can be the core of your science curriculum... OR nature study can be the icing on the cake. Either way, there is so much to learn from the natural world. What is nature study? Nature study is the study of the plants and animals around you, which can be found both inside and outside your home. It employs the power of … [Read more...]
Science Corner: A Hot Yeast Experiment
Yeasts and bacteria come in all shapes and sizes. They also have an optimal temperature range at which they can grow and reproduce. Most yeasts and bacteria cannot multiply at very high or very low temperatures, but there are exceptions. In this weeks Science Corner we are going to test how sensitive yeast is to temperature. A Hot Yeast Experiment You will need 3 clear bottles or glasses, 3 … [Read more...]