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Homeschooling parents learn all sorts of things. This is today’s interesting tidbit. I’ll comment on it below after sharing the basic story here:
Well, the FIRST robotics season is over and my kids brought their robot to the homeschooling science fair, and did a great job teaching little kids about it.
I’ve just had an enlightening time on a website learning about the size and scale of the universe.
– This is a young adult book about the relationship of Charles Darwin with his wife Emma. It highlights his wrestling with the implications of his theory in light of his wife’s faith. The two viewpoints are contrasted as opposites, but somehow within the marriage both supported by love. Their brood of ten children, seven … Read more
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My youngest has recently been studying evolution. This is a hot topic amongst homeschoolers where many teach “Creationism” and not evolution
– My 9th grade homeschooler is deeply engaged with the periodic table at the moment. In the process we have discovered an online resource I wanted to share with you. The University of Nottingham has created a video for each element and you can watch them for free at www.periodicvideos.com. Just click on an element … Read more
My son is industriously indulging in leftover Chemistry experiments before Physics starts next week and I want him to carefully pack away all this gear for his sister’s future use. (And yes, that’s the back of my living room, in case you are curious…) The fumes are not particularly appetizing. I’m looking forward to his … Read more
Not surprising for a homeschooler, I’m inside in the air-conditioning on a hot, sticky day in July planning curriculum for the coming school year. One of the distinct advantages of homeschooling is that you can customize your plan to the kid involved, and that is what is going on here. Some subjects are approached in … Read more
Here are some insider photos of what it looks like to homeschool science, at least at our house. Our dining room table gets lots of action. Both kids are enjoying online science classes this year complete with labs… That blue stuff smelled awful! And I’m sending out a special THANK YOU to blog reader Debbie … Read more