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The Punnett Square

March 24, 2015 by Paige Hudson

The Punnett Square is a foundational genetic principle. It helps scientist predict which traits an offspring can have. In today's post, I wanted to provide you with the tools to introduce this concept to your students. DNA, Genes, and the Punnett Square Coded within the DNA of an organism are thousands of genes. Each of these genes contain the code for certain characteristics. Genes are … [Read more...]

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All About Lichens at the Homeschool Science Corner

November 5, 2014 by Paige Hudson

Lichens are perfect to study around this time of year. As the trees are shedding their leaves and the plants are starting to die off, the lichens in the area begin to stand out. Lichens can be found all over the world, including the in the desert! Typically, you will find them on the bark of a tree or on a rock. Many lichens are about the size of a human fist, but they can grow to be as large … [Read more...]

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Types of Pollination

October 8, 2014 by Paige Hudson

The Joshua tree has a unique insect-pollinator, the yucca moth. The bumble bee pollinates the morning glory in the cool beginnings of a new day. And a gentle breeze is responsible for spreading the pollen of the spruce tree. The moth, bee, and wind all act as pollinators for these plants. They are responsible for getting the pollen from the male part of the flower to the female part, so … [Read more...]

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Homeschool Science Corner ~ DNA Activities

January 8, 2014 by Paige Hudson

In this week's Homeschool Science Corner, we are sharing all about DNA! What is DNA?  DNA is the material that carries all the information about how a living thing will look and function. It is found in the nucleus of each of our cells and is unique to every individual. Its full name is deoxyribonucleic acid, which can be complicated to say, so we usually refer to it as DNA for short. DNA is … [Read more...]

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Elemental Science’s Biology for the Logic Stage: Wrap-up

November 30, 2012 by Paige Hudson

So now you've seen what a typically week with Biology for the Logic Stage looks like in our homeschool. Some weeks we don't complete all of what I shared, and some weeks we do more.  Either way, we usually take day five to study a scientist from the field of biology. A Week with Biology for the Logic Stage: Wrap-up Here is what we typically do on day five along with my thoughts from the … [Read more...]

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Elemental Science’s Biology for the Logic Stage: Day 3 & 4

November 29, 2012 by Paige Hudson

A Week with Biology for the Logic Stage: Day 3 & 4 from Elemental Science

I have already shared with you all our day 1 & 2 from Week 13 of Biology for the Logic Stage.  Now I'm back to share with you all our routine from the next two days. On day three and four we typically do the vocabulary words, sketch work, and further reading assignments. A Week with Biology for the Logic Stage: Day 3 & 4 Here's what that looked like for us on week 13. Day 3: Vocab … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5th grade, a week with..., biology, Biology for the Logic Stage, elemental science Tagged With: biology, elemental science

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Welcome to the Elemental Blogging Laboratory

 
profile picWelcome to the Elemental Blogging Laboratory, a.k.a. the Eb Lab. Here at the lab, I have the pleasure of sharing with you all my passion for mixing up solutions for homeschool science! My name is Paige Hudson. I am a homeschooling mom and science curriculum writer for Elemental Science.
 
Why do I call this blog the "Eb Lab"? It is because I am scientist at heart and by profession, so it pretty much spills into everything I do. I love to share tips and tools with fellow educators as they seek to share science with their students!
 
That is what this blog is all about. One homeschooler to another, sharing her area of expertise, seeking to support you as you teach your students about the wonders of science.
 
So, grab your lab coat, notebook, and goggles...well maybe not the goggles because let's face it nobody looks good in those...and you probably don't have a lab coat lying around your house either...
 
So, grab a cup of coffee and notebook, and head on in to the Eb Lab to gather tools for homeschool science, tips for homeschooling, and the latest Elemental Science news!
 
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