As I’ve mentioned before, we are using Apologia science for the first time this year with our oldest child. We just completed the first module (unit), which was about famous scientists and their discoveries or contributions to science. Here are some photos of our favorite experiment so far – and yes, we all get involved …
Several months ago, Mitchell was learning about plants in science. He was learning about how they need sunlight and water, how they take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, and their different parts. He was supposed to do the age old project where you put food coloring into a cup and put the celery down …
Mitchell just completed his first science project for 4th grade! He made a cardboard display with various items, each one labeled, showing us that all things are “matter”. We even used little food coloring bottles to hold dirt and water! He had the idea of using an “empty” bottle and saying it had “air” in …
I have been so pleased with the science experiments that A.C.E. has included in the 3rd and 6th grade science Paces (workbooks). Lauren has done several projects that I have not been able to share here. I was able to purchase some litmus paper for her to test various acids and bases. She has loved …
I have been very pleased with the hands-on projects that A.C.E. has included in their science PACE’s. Lauren is on week two of Science 1061, and she has already done several small projects. Last week, we made pretty soap balls. We also took baking soda in a cup, poured vinegar on it and lit a …
My older two children, grades 6 and 3, are using the A.C.E. materials for school this year. I, too, was educated with these materials through grade 9. My daughter just began working on her first Science PACE (workbook) for the year, #1061. This book covers acids and bases. On page two, there was a project …
We enjoy homeschooling. (Most days.) One of the more difficult aspects of homeschooling for me would be completing all of the “hands on” projects. When we do the actual lessons and bookwork, all of my materials are readily available. When we do science projects or art projects, things are not so ready or available. I …
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