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Hands-On Geology: Rock Identification Kit

Kids working through the rock identification kit.

Anyone else have kids that have brought a rock collection into the house? Every time we go on a walk, the twins find that special rock that they just can not leave behind. Taking that inspiration, we incorporated a rock identification kit into our recent geology unity study. >>>You can view all of our Geology Unit Activities here.<<< With four kids, we built up … [Read more...]

Homeschool STEM Lessons with SeaQuest

STEM homeschool activities to enhance your curriculum.

Supplementing homeschool learning with quality programs is a key to avoiding burnout as a homeschool parent. Whether it is online music lessons or science units to enhance physical science or chemistry, there are resources you can pull in to enhance your curriculum at home. SeaQuest is a program that emphasizes homeschool STEM learning with homeschool STEM lessons and more. … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Get Your Kids into Science

Kids learning about science with a microscope and 5 ways to get kids into science.

We can’t force our kids to share our passions or form an interest in subjects we think will be good for them. But we can certainly encourage them to form a love of learning across all subjects. Getting kids into science at home could help improve their work and engagement at school and even lead them down a STEM career path. Here are five simple ways you can engage your kid and … [Read more...]

Science Behind the Mother-Child Bond

Mother kissing baby.

I am a big believer in learning how the body works. Staying in health balance - mentally and physically – is a focus for me every day. I think it is vital for every person on the planet to stay in balance mind, body and soul. Science is clear: women are wired in certain ways. There are differences between each of us. Ultimately, women carry babies and men do not. That means … [Read more...]

Hands-On Geology Activity: Learning the Rock Cycle

Boys looking at playdough for studying the rock cycle.

As part of our hands-on geology unit, we read about the layers of the earth. This hands-on geology activity will teach kids about the rock cycle using playdough. We learned a bit about mining too. Initially this hands-on activity was to discover how the rock cycle works. Layer upon layer of rock compressing together to create our rock layers. My children added a secret … [Read more...]

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