Find out where to get science materials and lab equipment, how to teach physics, chemistry, and biology, how to find great science field trips in Colorado, and more.
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We cover all the basics of teaching and learning science in your homeschool. Get tips and ideas for incorporating science education into your everyday life, along with information on materials and curriculum suppliers.
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| Kits & Supplies |
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Need a frog to dissect? Looking for some petri dishes? How about a great student microscope? You've come to the right place! You'll find everything you need to outfit your home science lab, along with materials and products that make learning science fun and interesting.
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| Elementary |
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Young children learn science best by living and exploring the world around them. Come and get some great resources, tips, and ideas for teaching elementary-aged children science and discovery.
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| Nature Studies |
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The study of nature is appealing to people of all ages. It is easy to incorporate nature studies into your homeschooling approach. Some homeschooling methods focus very strongly on nature studies, including the Charlotte Mason method. Learn why it is so important and some great approaches to learning from nature.
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| Biology/Life Sciences |
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Learn about the human body, plant life, and the animal world. Come see the resources and ideas we've collected to make learning about biology interesting, easy, and fun. From preschool-aged to high school level, you'll find everything you need here.
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| Ecology/Conservation |
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Protecting the Earth for future generations takes first learning about our planet, the environment, and how the ecosystem works. Get ecology teaching tips, project ideas, and more.
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| Geology |
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Rocks and minerals can be found in your own backyard. Explore the world around you and learn about the history of the formation of the Earth by studying geology. We've gathered resources to make it fun and interesting.
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| Paleontology |
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Learning about dinosaurs is always fun. Find the best resources on the Internet for studying paleontology and dinosaurs.
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| Chemistry |
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From equipment to textbooks, websites to periodic tables, you'll find everything you need to successfully teach chemistry in your homeschool.
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| Physics |
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| Science Fairs |
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science |
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. Includes an IMAX theater and a planetarium.
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Bird Cam |
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In 1997, Xcel Energy installed the first of their Bird Cam cameras in the King plant falcon nest to increase awareness for conservation efforts and provide the public with opportunities to watch the birds and their growing families each spring on their Web site. Bird Cam continues to grow in popularity, and with the number and variety of birds that choose the power plant nest sites for their homes, they have been able to expand Bird Cam to include: four falcon cams, eagle cam, owl cam, and osprey cam. Bird Cam offers great educational opportunities for the general public, birding enthusiasts and students.
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ExploraVision |
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ExploraVision is a competition for all students in grades K-12 attending a school in the U.S., Canada, U.S. Territory or a Department of Defense school. Homeschooled students are eligible to enter. It is designed to encourage students to combine their imagination with their knowledge of science and technology to explore visions of the future. Teams of students select a technology, research how it works and why it was invented, and then project how that technology may change in the future. They must then identify what breakthroughs are required for their vision to become a reality and describe the positive and negative consequences of their technology on society. Winning ideas have focused on things as simple as ballpoint pens and as complex as satellite communications. The student teams write a paper and draw a series of Web page graphics to describe their idea. Regional winners make a Web site and a prototype of their future vision. |
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Kapili.com |
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Kapili.com offers over three hundred science tutorials and over three hundred activities, broken into general, life, earth, space, and physical science sections. Members can print the tutorials for use offline or in classrooms. Their library continues to grow with a glossary of over 4,500 entries and a species database with over 1,000 animals and plants. |
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The Trouble With Textbooks |
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Stephen Budiansky |
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The science books used in the classroom today provide a lot of facts, but they don't help children grasp the most basic concepts about the world we live in. |
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