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There are three main types of experiment variables that our students must be aware of, especially when approaching the science fair project. They are the independent variable, the dependent variable and the controlled variable. In today's science corner we are going to look closer at each of these variables. The Independent Experiment Variables The independent experiment variable is the … [Read more...]
Science Corner: The Element and Atom
What is an element? What is an atom? How do an element and atom differ? Today I'm getting a bit technical as I share about these two essential concepts in chemistry. The Element: Elements are a substances made up of one type of atom that cannot be broken down by chemical reaction to form a simpler substance. In other words, they are a type of matter which cannot be broken down into two or … [Read more...]
Science Corner: The Periodic Table
The periodic table visually shows the elements that make up everything we see around us. It is a key concept in chemistry which needs to be taught to our students. I prefer to introduce the idea of the periodic table in the elementary years. Then, teach the relationships and categories of the periodic table during the middle school years. That way, the students go into high school chemistry … [Read more...]
The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy
I am pleased to announce the official release of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy! This adventure-style novel is the second in our Sassafras Science series of living books. It continues to follow Blaine and Tracey Sassafras as they zip around the world learning all about the wonderful world of science! What is The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2: Anatomy about? This is … [Read more...]
The Index Card System
In high school, one of my teachers taught me a method for using index cards in the research phase of writing reports. Through my college years, it developed into what I now affectionately refer to as the index card system. In a nutshell, this method uses index cards for recording facts, and then organizes these cards into a straightforward outline that the students can draw from when writing … [Read more...]
Elemental Science’s Product of the Month: Sassafras Science
Welcome to the Elemental Science's Product of the Month for May! This month we are featuring the first book from our living book series, The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1: Zoology! What is the book about? The Sassafras series was born out of desire to make science fun and interesting for elementary students. Our hope was to create a series of living books that would teach the basic facts … [Read more...]