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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought it was a perfect time to share with you an experiment that you can use to send secret messages to your loved one ;). This experiment is probably familiar to most of you, but the science behind it is probably not. Sending a Secret Messages This is one of my daughter's favorite things to do. There's nothing like getting a blank piece of … [Read more...]
Science Corner: Kitchen Acid Test
Acid test are always fun because of the color changes. In addition, it's a great way to show your kids that science is all around us, even in the kitchen! Kitchen Acid Test: For this experiment you will need to make your own indicator, which will need to cool before you can use it. You will need a head a red cabbage and a variety of foods from your kitchen to test, such as lemon juice, … [Read more...]
More Winter Science Fun – Salt vs. Snow
Winter is a great time to explore the principles of chemistry through experimentation. In other words, winter provides an awesome opportunity for some hands-on winter science fun! Last month I share an experiment about snowflake crystals. This month I'm sharing with you an experiment that is very cool :). Which one freezes first? In this experiment, you students will learn about the … [Read more...]
Winter Science Fun – Borax Snowflakes
Winter is a perfect opportunity to have some chilly science fun! The frosty weather provides several unique chances to discover the principles of chemistry through hands-on activities. Here is one idea to add some winter science fun into your homeschool! How to make Snowflakes Crystals In this experiment, the students will learn about crystallization. You will need: String A wide mouthed … [Read more...]
Avoiding Burnout in Life and Homeschool
"If you work all the time, even at something you love, you will burnout." Someone told me this once, but I didn't listen. You see when you have a home business, homeschool and stay at home with your kids, taking off is virtually impossible. Well, if I'm really honest, it's possible to take time off, I just have to really work at it. I'm the type of person who always has something going; there … [Read more...]
How to Write a Scientist Biography Report
I recommend that students beginning writing biographies on key scientists they read about beginning in third or forth grade. We have done this several times already in our homeschool, so I thought that I would share with you about how we write scientist biography reports in 5 easy steps. How to write a scientist biography report Step 1: Choose and Read the Book The first step for writing any … [Read more...]