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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...]
Classical Education for Homeschool Science
Does classical education for homeschool science really work? 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. I would like to dispel this myth over the coming weeks with a series of articles about … [Read more...]
Learning the Color Yellow through Science
Welcome to the Learning Colors, Shapes & ABC’s through Science preschool series! My goal is to introduce my preschooler to his colors, shapes and letters through scientific activities. My hope is that this will increase his observations skills and make learning these basic facts more interesting. We will also be adding in art activities, books, notebook pages and other motor activities, … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Choosing a Microscope for Homeschool Use
Looking through a microscope opens the doors to a normally invisible world for our students. Using one will help them to appreciate how complex life really is. However, choosing a microscope for homeschool use can be a bit daunting. In this Science Corner, I'm sharing information on how to choose a microscope for homeschool science! What should I look for? When purchasing a … [Read more...]
9/11 I remember…
This post is a bit of a departure from my normal homeschool science tips, but on a day like today, I want to honor the memory of those who gave their lives on such a tragic day. I remember the day started out perfectly normal, I went to work just as always. I remember the phone call from my husband that my manager was handing to me, which was strange because he never called me on … [Read more...]
Learning the Color Red through Science
Welcome to the Learning Colors, Shapes & ABC’s through Science preschool series! My goal is to introduce my preschooler to his colors, shapes and letters through scientific activities. My hope is that this will increase his observations skills and make learning these basic facts more interesting. We will also be adding in art activities, books, notebook pages and other motor activities, which … [Read more...]