| It’s Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and time for Homeschool Resource: Science. I would like to ask you to check out these Recommended Websites: File Folder Fun – Science, Science Sparks – Autumn, 4-H Embryology and Creative Chemistry File Folder Fun – Science  Age Range: 3-7 (Grades PreK-2, with parental supervision) This site offers free, printable file folder games and activities that help young children learn about topics in science. When you get to the site, scroll down to the grade you are interested in and click on the link for the science related activities. Or to make it easier, we have listed the links below: Preschool or Kindergarten Science – weather, magnets, hot and cold, sink or float and moreFirst Grade Health and Science – animal habitats, food pyramid, animal groups and insect life cyclesSecond Grade Science – animal tracks, weather, animal diets, and moreRead the explanation and/or instructions, then download the game/activity you are interested in. There are also skill building links and supplementary resources. The activities at this site are for younger children, but older children may enjoy preparing them for their siblings. (While there are a variety of free file folder activities at this commercial site, there are many more available for sale.) When you are through exploring the science activities, check out the language arts, social studies, and math activities for grades PreK-3. There is so much at this site, so bookmark it to return often! |
Recommended Website: Science Sparks – Autumn Age Range: 4-12 (Grades K-8, with parental supervision) Science Sparks is a personal blog written and edited by Emma Vanstone. She offers some awesome activities to explore autumn science. The website says: “All our activities are easy to do and use only equipment and materials commonly found around the home. Science for kids doesn’t have to be complicated and boring; it can be great fun for both children and adults. Science based activities offer endless creative learning opportunities and are a great way to spend time with your children.” Each activity that we viewed contained complete instructions, materials list, pictures, the science explanation behind the activity and related posts. Check activities like: Leaf chromatography experiment – Preserving and making leaf people Exploring changes of state with toffee apples Sink/Float explained while bobbing for apples Ice play ideas with beautiful autumn-themed ice Weighing and measuring with pumpkins There is so much on this blog! Check out endless activities for: Science Experiments for Kids Science Fair Projects Preschool Science Science Facts STEM Challenges Early Years Science Primary Science Holiday Science And lots more! Don’t miss anything! Be sure to dig deep and explore science. Enjoy! |
| Recommended Website: 4-H Embryology Age Range: All (All grades; children with parental supervision) Watch chicken eggs live on this 4-H webcam provided by the University of Nebraska. There will be a live candling session on October 5, 2020 and then live hatching on October 12-13. Mark your calendars! Then scroll down to read about chicks hatching and more – under Embryology Resources including: Incubation – Learn about the techniques and tools used to incubate and hatch poultry eggs.Candling – Find out how to “candle” eggs to see how the embryos are growing and to make sure they are healthy.There are also links to YouTube videos and Flickr Photos. Then check out the top menu for many more resources. This website has a wealth of information. |
Recommended Website: Creative Chemistry Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12 approximately, with parental supervision) A chemist in the United Kingdom created this website for students, teachers, and those who are simply interested in chemistry. It offers free chemistry puzzles, interactive quizzes, instructive molecular models, worksheets and fun activities designed to help you learn about chemistry in a fun and engaging way. When you get to the site you will see an introduction and a menu that includes links to all kinds of worksheets and practical guides, interactive periodic tables, chemistry-themed games, crosswords, and quizzes, and more. Get instructions for some of the activities including: Anodizing Blueprinting Dyeing Balloon Rockets Build a Lighthouse Fingerprinting Flame Tests And how to conduct a urine analysis Most of the activities come with a downloadable PDF, pictures and instructions too. Some of the games include: matching game crossword puzzles jigsaws quizzes and more There are great science experiments and lessons for you to learn all about chemistry. Enjoy! |
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
