The Science Behind Anxiety
A few weeks ago when my sons headed back onto college campus, I was feeling a bit out of control. My heart and my thoughts were racing, and I realized I was on my way to having a panic attack. …
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The Science of Sweat
Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”? What about, “Sure it’s hot, but it’s a dry heat so it’s not so bad”? While you may not have realized it, ultimately both of those expressions …
10 Fast Facts About Earthworms
I have a confession to make: I’m a worm rescuer. You see, each day on my morning walk, I find at least a few worms wiggling on the sidewalk. I bend over, pick them up, and relocate them to the …
Top Picks for Virtual Labs and Simulations
This post contains affiliate links By far, the best way to learn science is through hands-on exploration. Nothing will bore a student more than requiring him to learn science from a dry textbook. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to do …
Self-paced, Online Options for Homeschool Science
In my 20+ years teaching in the homeschool community, I have seen many parents grow apprehensive as the high school years approach. Some parents are intimidated by the advanced subject matter (particularly math and science). Others worry that homeschooling will …
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All About Robins: A Bird Unit Study
Every year, one of the first signs that Spring is on its way is the hurry and flurry of robins. From before dawn to after dusk, we see them busy hunting for worms and flying to and fro. If you’re …
Putting the “Fun” into Learning About Fungi
At some point in a student’s life, he or she will have to learn about fungi. This typically happens when the student reaches high school biology. While learning about fungi can bring on yawns and blank stares, it doesn’t have …
Dissection Alternatives for High School Biology
What do you think of when you hear the word dissection? Does the word bring back memories of stinky formaldehyde and slimy frogs? Do you feel a bit queasy? If so, you’re not alone. Parents, teachers, and students are pretty …
Tools to Explore Science at Home
Science Supplies that Promote Hands-on Learning If you want kids to enjoy science, you can’t overlook opportunities for hands-on learning. Yes, I know that science experiments can be messy. But learning happens so much easier (and much more joyfully) when …
Ideas for Introducing Genetics to Younger Kids
Genetics is typically a topic taught to students in middle or high school. The reason? Well you can’t really discuss heredity and how genes are passed from parent to offspring without talking about sexual reproduction. Children mature at different rates, …