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Observation is a key ability for all scientists to possess, but what exactly is observation? Webster's says: Observation — an act or instance of noticing or perceiving, an act or instance of regarding attentively or watching. Simply put, observation is taking the time to look at the things going on around you. It's intentionally watching what is happening right in front of you. The … [Read more...]
Perfect Curriculum Panic
It's Friday. You are set to begin school on Monday. You read on the forum, or on your favorite blog, about such and such curriculum and you begin to sweat. Your heart rate and breathing increase. Panic sets in. All the while the question races through your mind, "Is that the perfect curriculum?" I have been there friends! As homeschooling moms, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves … [Read more...]
Learning through Science: An Introduction
I've had this idea rolling around in my head — what if I could use science to teach my son all about his colors, shapes and letters? My son is 3 years old and he's begging to do school with his older sister, but I have learned from past experience that worksheets and drills don't work. Instead I want to introduce the concepts through activities and books. Since I am a scientist at heart, I also … [Read more...]
But I don’t have the experiment supplies…
I know that I'm not the one this happens to. I forget to look ahead in my plans and as a result I don't have all the experiment supplies I need on hand for the scientific test we are scheduled to do. So do we ditch the experiment all together? Is the only choice to push it back till another week that, let's face it, will probably never come? Heaven's no! What to do when you don't have … [Read more...]
New Release: Chemistry for the Logic Stage!
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...]
Dry Ice Exploration (FREE Printable Included!)
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...]