Category Archives: Life Science
Great Collection of Science Experiments For Kids
Science Experiments For Kids – A great collection of science videos!
YouTube – magic school bus
YouTube – Magic School Bus. My kids love these – they’re fun to watch and full of great info.
Positive character trait (& animal) lesson plans
Creation Kids – Positive character trait (& animal) lesson plans. Find Bible verses, enrichment activities, games, books for topics like Kind Kangaroos and Resourceful Rhinos.
Enhancing nature walks with the Handbook of Nature Study by
Handbook of Nature Study. This is a blog written by a homeschooling mom who uses the classic book Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Comstock published in the early 1900′s. (You can read the entire text online here.) She issues weekly challenges (the blog author, not Anna Comstock) encouraging you to get out and nature walk. Here’s here explanation of how to use the book.
Make your own Magic Flower
This flower craft is a simple, fun activity anyone can do to learn how “capillary action” works.
Science facts and concepts set to music
Singing Science Records Fun songs to learn science!
Learn about worms and how to keep them
The Adventures of Herman the Worm – This is a very nicely presented study on worms which includes all kinds of facts and information as well as directions on how to make a home for them and keep them yourself. Great for elementary kids!
Do your own science projects with household materials
Home Science Tools – projects in these categories:
Science experiments to do on your own
ZOOMsci – experiments for:
Games and activities about the brain for kids
Learn the science behind all kinds of yucky stuff
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet – covers bodily functions, animals and more. Great for the elementary school-age boy!
Field guides for 5500+ US plants & animals
eNature – a packed resource