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Curriculum Choice: Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers

Curriculum: Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers By: Susan Kilbride Format: Softcover book Ages: 4 to 13 Subject: Science Method: Unit study, hands on Free: Click for free science unit studies from the book. Description: If you are a homeschooler or teacher who is looking for fun ideas on how to teach science, then this book is for you! Its hands-on approach is designed to capture students’ interest and promote a love of science and learning. The first ten chapters are for younger children ages 4-7, while the second ten chapters are for children ages 8-13. Each chapter is … Continue reading →

Little Scientist and the Butterflies

My daughter’s first introduction to science observation is the Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore. My Kindergarten scientist will have firsthand experience observing and studying the lifecycle of a butterfly in her own lab…her home. I found the kit at my local educational store. The kit comes with a coupon to redeem at Insectlore.com for your caterpillars. The caterpillars were sent to me within a week. All five are currently sitting on my mantle in a small plastic container in which they arrived. So far my daughter has observed the growth of the caterpillar. We check their progress daily. Soon we … Continue reading →

The Most Talked About Homeschooling Blogs in 2007

This is my annual list of the most talked about blogs in 2007. We love comments, and the more the better! If you have been wanting to peruse the homeschooling blog but weren’t sure where to start. . .this is the place to be! My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks In Defense of Teaching Creation Too Much Information Homeschooling or Housekeeping? Why We Are Not Testing Our Gifted Son Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers You Call That Homeschooling? The National Lunch Association Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home It Has Been a … Continue reading →

Computer use and Rules

One big advantage that homeschoolers of today have is the computer. The many ways the computer can be used to homeschool are endless. You don’t need a computer to homeschool, but the use of one can make life so much easier. While I allow my child to play on the computer by himself whenever he wants, there are some guidelines that he must follow in order to continue to be allowed to play on the computer. When he wants to play on the internet though, that’s a whole new set of rules. The use of a computer to homeschool is … Continue reading →

Can Animal Planet Scare Your Pet?

Are you the kind of pet parent who leaves Animal Planet on when you’re away from home? I have a lot of pet parent friends who do this. It makes sense. Animal Planet…animals are featured…pets should like this. Right? But what if it scares them? A little while back I watched Bailey, a neighbor’s dog, for a day. It wasn’t an overnight thing; all I had to do was stop over for a couple of pee-break visits and such. So she wouldn’t get too lonely in the interim, her mom left Animal Planet on for her. During my last visit … Continue reading →

Homeschooling while pregnant

Recently, I posted about meeting, in general, the challenge of teaching various ages. I mentioned that so much comes down to me and to my attitude. When I can remain calm, patient, and flexible, our days are smoother and happier. But, exactly how does one go about achieving that patience and calm? Some days, such as the one I described (in which my four-year-old was dying for glitter) we just wing it and find a middle ground that works for everyone. It’s easier now than it was just a couple of years ago. (Four-year-olds, though mercurial, are much more reasonable … Continue reading →

Homeschooling and Animal Planet

We have a ‘TV off until 4 PM’ policy in our homeschool. There is one exception though. I allow the kids to watch Animal Planet almost whenever they please. (So I guess it is an ‘educational TV only before 4 PM’ policy). They mostly watch Animal Planet in the early afternoons and they also watch it a lot in the summer when I lighten their workloads. Animal Planet is an awesome channel and teaches my kids about so much. Many of the topics,I know nothing about. Here are some of the things they have learned. 1. How a baby is … Continue reading →

Geography: Galloping the Globe

Product: Galloping the Globe Publisher: Geography Matters Grade Level: K through 4th grade Subject: Geography unit which also covers science, vocabulary, Bible, history and literature. Format: Paperback, Digital Download Homeschool Method: Works well with any homeschooling method or learning style due to the engaging format, hands on activities, and additional materials and lapbook workbook available for purchase. Christian or Secular: The curriculum does contain references to the Bible. Please note: Works hand in hand with Considering God’s Creation and My Father’s World. Description: (per site) Word searches, mazes, maps and more…clues, puzzles, and animals galore! What an enchanting way to … Continue reading →

A Review: Real Science 4 Kids

At a glance: Grade level: K-6th Use as: stand alone Instruction time: moderate to high Prep time: moderate to high Perspective: secular but would not conflict with Christian teachings. Real Science 4 Kids covers physics, biology and chemistry for elementary students. The program consists of a teacher’s manual, ten chapter student textbook, and student lab book. Real Science 4 Kids offers a teacher’s manual that consists of all three topics or individual topics. The teacher’s manual is essential to the program. It details the chapters in the student textbook, offers insight and explanations, and gives details for the science experiments. … Continue reading →

Student Inventors Awards

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During the 16th annual ExploraVision awards, students from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade had the opportunity to show their talent, make their dreams come true, and win some cash. The students at the National Press Club are all inventors. The students bring their ideas and inventions for the judges to examine. Through judging, the judges are looking for ideas that can be used in the future and possibly created within the next twenty years. Among some of the ideas presented were a football game for blind players, a spray that would make healthy foods taste better, and a plan for … Continue reading →