Learning About Flight Efforts in the 1900s

It was during the early 1900's that flight took off (pardon the pun😁), with the very realistic possibility that man would take to the skies. I have to be honest and say that teaching flight wasn't necessarily something that filled me with excitement. Choosing it as our science study for our 1900-1910 learning was maybe…

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Homeschooling with the Curiosity Box

Abigail was given two science subscriptions for her Christmas present this year. The first was for MEL Chemistry, the other was for the Curiosity Box. Fortunately, these have been a great addition to her studies. She really enjoys Homeschooling Science and Engineering with Curiosity Box. I do the MEL Chemistry with her, and intend to…

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Homeschooling with MEL Chemistry: Growing Tin Dendrite

Once a week, on a Tuesday afternoon, Abigail and I get together and do some science together. Usually it is from a company called MEL Science, with whom we have a monthly subscription (Abigail's Christmas present this year). Last week we began with growing a tin hedgehog. The second activity we did was to grow…

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Homeschooling with MEL Chemistry: Making a Tin Hedgehog

Once a week, on a Tuesday afternoon, Abigail and I get together and do some science together. Usually it is from a company called MEL Science, with whom we have a monthly subscription (Abigail's Christmas present this year). The first activity we did was to grow a tin hedgehog. Making a Tin Hedgehog: The Box…

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Astronomy Unit Study: Unit Four – Planet Venus

Welcome to unit four of our astronomy studies!  Lately, we have been learning all about Planet Venus. As before, we have been using Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy. Also, I have access to Everyday Astronomy from School House Teachers, as well as lots of bits and pieces I used with my older ones that I…

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An Experiment to Demonstrate how Gastroliths Help a Dinosaur Digest its Food

Last week in our dinosaur unit we learnt that Stegosaurus, our dinosaur of the week, was a herbivore and ingested stones known as gastroliths (a bit like hens ingesting gravel), which helped to break down the tough plant material.  This was a glaring opportunity to experiment and investigate a bit further. Equipment for each child…

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IGCSE: Biological Science: Revision Session for Bones

The following is the specification for the Edexcel Human Biology IGCSE.  Part Four is all to do with Form and Movement and requires the student to learn all about bones, muscles and joints.  We have done a fairly in depth study of bones previously and covered waaay more than is required we know.  Never the…

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