Homeschooling Science
the Easy, Fun Way
Homeschooling science can be fun and inexpensive. Most science materials can be found in the home. With some simple guides most of the major science disciplines can be taught.
Both science observations and experiments can be done in the home. It is a good place to teach creation.
Homeschooling Science in the Kitchen
A lot of science can be done in the kitchen. The stove makes a good Bunsen burner. Learn about the effects of cold on items with the refrigerator or freezer. Learn about the properties of water.
Learn about chemistry by mixing different substances such as vinegar and baking soda. Or learn about crystals with sugar and salt.
Learn about yeast and bacteria by making bread and cheese.
Learn about fermentation by making pickles.
Experiment with changing ingredients when you cook. Make cookies using different sugars. Learn the different between baking powder and baking soda.
Science in the Yard
When you are tired of doing science in the kitchen go outside. Get some field guides and observe the plants and animals in you community. Even in the city you will be able to observe birds. You can go on nature walks in local parks. Also visit zoos and aquariums.
Plant a garden to observe plants growing. If you want a controlled environment plant some seeds in clear plastic cups and place one in a sunny window, one in a cupboard, and one in the refrigerator.
Another time go outside at night and look at the stars. With a simple guide you can learn a lot about the night sky. If you live in the city you might want to drive to the country. The light of the city make it hard to see the stars. If you have binoculars or a telescope you will be able to observe more of the night sky.
Learn about rocks with a simple guide.
Science in the Garage
The garage is a good place to build things. Learn about motion, gravity and electricity with science projects that you can do in the garage.
Learn about physics by making paper airplanes.
Another idea would be to make a marble run using foam tubing.
Learn about electricity by making a circuit board.
Science Books
Most science books present an evolutionary view. To counteract this you will need to teach creation first.
There are several children books about creation. One of my son's favorites was The Great Dinosaur Mystery. We also have books about Noah's Ark and the flood.
You can find simple science experiments in children books. The science fair section of the library has a lot of books with experiments.
Homeschooling science is fun to do in the home.
If you are looking for free science curriculum. Kid friendly homeschool curriculum has 12 unit studies to download. The unit studies are for students in the 3rd to 8th grade.
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