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The fungus that resembles a vintage shade umbrella – the parasol mushroom

April 27, 2017 by Paige Hudson

The parasol mushroom looks a bit like a button mushroom when it first pops out from the ground in late summer or early fall, but the cap quickly spreads out to resemble the vintage shade umbrella known as a parasol, and these mushrooms are popping up all over our yard right now! You can listen to this post about the parasol mushroom or keep on reading. Either way, you can download a set of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: articles, biology, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, fungi, instascience, mushrooms, spring, summer

It Mimics A Hawk And Serves As A Mascot – The Beautiful Blue Jay

April 21, 2017 by Paige's assistant

The sound of the blue jay calling takes me back to my grandmother’s backyard. I can remember hearing them cry out a warning as we would run through her grass paths and hide behind the massive live oaks.  These beautiful birds are relatively easy to spot and serve as sever sports team mascots! The blue jay has a range of calls, including one that mimics the call of the red-shouldered hawk! This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: articles, biology, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: birds, fall, instascience, spring, summer, winter

On Look up in the Sky Day, learn about the amazing constellations

April 14, 2017 by Paige Hudson

These fascinating group of stars that form patterns makes your night sky bright and beautiful. Learn more about constellations in this InstaScience post!

What? You have never heard of Look up in the Sky Day? Well, neither had I until I made it a point to learn about strange holidays this year. Apparently Look up in the Sky Day is celebrated every April 14th and we are going to spend a bit of time tonight looking at the constellations. The Big Dipper is hands-down one of the easiest constellations to recognize in the night sky. It’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: astronomy, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, instascience, night sky, spring, summer, winter

The Iris – A Symbol of Royalty and Subject of Ancient Art

March 30, 2017 by Paige's assistant

The iris was one of my mom’s favorite flowers and to this day, I can’t see one of these blooms without thinking of her. These showy purple, blue, yellow, orange, or white flowers have served as the symbol of the French monarchy and are named after the Greek goddess who rode the rainbows. The bloom of the iris is typically composed of three upward petals and three downward sepals that look like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: articles, biology, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: garden flowers, instascience, spring, spring blooms, summer

Bottlenose Dolphins – Have You Seen These Amazing Aquatic Mammals?

February 17, 2017 by Paige's assistant

Now, I realize that the likelihood of you having dolphins in your backyard to observe is about as likely as you penguins. But, chances are high that you kids love bottlenose dolphins, thanks to movies like A Dolphin’s Tale. So, why don’t we take a moment to learn about these amazing aquatic mammals! Bottlenose dolphins are very smart and playful marine mammals. They are often spotted jumping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: articles, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: instascience, mammals, summer

The Robin – The Most Common Bird You See

January 27, 2017 by Paige's assistant

Learn about robins in an instant with this information, activity, and free printable!

The first bird I learned to identify was the robin, so although it is not my favorite - that spot belongs to the tufted titmouse - it does hold a special place in my heart. These orange-breasted birds are easy to spot and hear as they are typically the first ones to wake up in the morning! American robins are found all over the US and many stick around through the winter months as they can puff … [Read more...]

Filed Under: biology, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: birds, fall, instascience, robin, spring, summer, winter

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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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