Use your child’s LEGOs as manipulatives for learning about chemical reactions. This activity uses LEGO bricks to represent atoms bonding into molecules and crystals. To find the lesson plans, click the image below or use the source link below.
Source: howtosmile.org
Here is a fun idea that combines crafting with science. Click on the image or the source link below to find the free printables to make this great weather station.
A quick, fun way to learn about the factors that affect our weather.
Source: teacher.scholastic.com via Ann on Pinterest
Click on the source link above to find the Interactive Weather Maker.
I love this play scene idea, it has so many educational possibilities! Creating a play scene like this and slowly building upon it as you learn more about pond life would make a great unit study. It would also make a fun way to use items found on nature walks and during nature study. As children manipulate and play with the various parts of the play scene, scientific learning can be easily reinforced. This is something that would be both easy to make and store.
Source: oneperfectdayblog.net via Ann on Pinterest
The source links above will take you to the original blog where you can learn more about this fun idea!
Are you planning on using Apologia General Science, Physical Science or Biology next year? Homeschooler’s Resources features lots of extras to strengthen each science course. Links to flashcards, quizzes, printables and videos sorted by module (chapter) make this site worth bookmarking!
Nature Study is exactly what its name implies: a study of nature. At the same time, it is much more than simply watching grass grow. In terms of True Education, It is making a conscious choice to spend time in nature, discovering and gaining a deeper understanding of the wonders of creation and our Creator.
Busy modern life does not make much room for time in nature. Time exploring out-of-doors has been crowded out of our busy schedules. It is amazing to think that many children (and adults!) have no real understanding of the natural world around them. They may know the basics of how plants grow or that leaves change color in the fall from science textbooks, but they do not have an intimate personal knowledge of these processes. Hands-on nature time is more of a novelty than the norm. Sadly, there are many who have no idea what they are missing from not spending time in nature.
Nature study is much more than simply science. It is mathematical expression, a record of history, and inspiration for literature, music and fine art. Nature study is an opportunity to sharpen the powers of observation, to enrich and broaden our homeschool studies and most importantly for us as Seventh-day Adventist families – to draw our hearts closer to our Creator.
This week is Nature Study Week on the AHE blog. Please join us each weekday for ideas, inspiration and resources that will help make nature study a valuable part of your homeschool program. Tomorrow: The Spiritual Importance of Nature Study
Taking a break from schoolwork but still want some interesting, challenging and educational activities for summer? How about some engineering fun?
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