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My newest "baby" was born this Sunday! Announcing - The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3: Botany! This book is the third volume in the Sassafras Science series and it is all about plants. There is so little on the market for plants compared to animals and the human body. So, I really believe that this book will serve as a resource to many! I couldn't be more excited . . . and more … [Read more...]
Learning through Science: Letters A through E
After a bit of a hiatus the learning through science series is back! If you all remember, I had an idea last year that I could use science to teach my son the basics facts he needed to know for preschool. I have already share with you how to teach the colors through science and in this post I want to share five science activities you can use to enhance your studies of the letters A through … [Read more...]
Theory vs. Fact at the Homeschool Science Corner
I love science. I love watching a reaction unfold. I love the feel of holding an Erlenmeyer flask in my hand. I love using pipettes - especially the ones you can dial in to a specific measurement which is so much more fun than a teaspoon measurement. I also secretly enjoy putting on safety glasses. There's just something about them that makes you really feel like a scientist. Now … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of…
I have shared several of these posts in the past and it has been fun for me to look back at them. I love to see how things have changed and to relive the memories. If you want to see what our days have looking like in the past, check them out here: A Day in the Life of... (2011 - with a 4th grader and a 1 yo) A Day in the Life of... (2012 - with a 5th grader and a 2 yo) A Day in the Life … [Read more...]
Elemental Science in the Co-op Setting ~ Classic Series
As the programs of Elemental Science grows in popularity, we are seeing more and more co-ops using our programs. I wanted to create a resource for co-ops that would help you to plan what to do in-class and what to assign for at-home. I have also included approximate times for you as well to help you gauge how much time to schedule. Here are my suggestions for using our classic series in the … [Read more...]
Homeschool Science Corner ~ 3 Types of Fossils
This week's homeschool science corner is all about the three main types of fossils. Scientists categorize fossils into three main groups - impression fossils, trace fossils, and replacement fossils. Amber is also often looked at as a fourth type of fossil. Although a chunk of amber can contain insects that were trapped in resin long ago, technically it is still categorized as a … [Read more...]