Category Archives: Life Science

YouTube – magic school bus

Posted on September 28, 2009 by amy

YouTube – Magic School Bus. My kids love these – they’re fun to watch and full of great info.

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Positive character trait (& animal) lesson plans

Posted on February 12, 2009 by amy

Creation Kids – Positive character trait (& animal) lesson plans. Find Bible verses, enrichment activities, games, books for topics like Kind Kangaroos and Resourceful Rhinos.

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Enhancing nature walks with the Handbook of Nature Study by

Posted on February 8, 2009 by amy

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.

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Make your own Magic Flower

Posted on February 5, 2009 by amy

This flower craft is a simple, fun activity anyone can do to learn how “capillary action” works.

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Science facts and concepts set to music

Posted on October 7, 2008 by amy

Singing Science Records Fun songs to learn science!

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Learn about worms and how to keep them

Posted on September 5, 2008 by amy

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!