I have been singing the praises of Khan Academy for many years. I am going to go ahead and say it again. This site is amazing. The few problems I had with it before (videos too quiet) software/grading intuitiveness... these things are on point now.
I just used it to help a homeschooler who was math phobic and had not really gotten past Algebra (and some Algebra 2) in one semester, this student has now mastered Geometry and Trig. It takes time and dedication but this site sets kids up for success... and adults too.
Use it whether your kid is homeschooled or not, daily use in the summer will also keep a student from losing ground when school is not in session. Oh, and it covers all subjects now... maybe not in full depth, but it can be a good template to follow as you home educate your kids... for free.
Visit Khan Academy
~posted by Andrea from Nearing fifty and having moments
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Showing posts with label science. Show all posts
Teachers Domain Videos make learning more interesting
Homeschool teachers can sign up to use online video lessons through teachers domain. (You can also test drive 7 videos before signing up).
Videos cover:
Arts
Health and Physical Education
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
There is also teacher training on the site.
These videos aren't always instructional, but they definitely make learning more interesting and apply real world situation to classroom subjects.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Videos cover:
Arts
Health and Physical Education
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
There is also teacher training on the site.
These videos aren't always instructional, but they definitely make learning more interesting and apply real world situation to classroom subjects.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Education Lectures on Learners TV
Learners TV had lectures in every subject plus visual aids for science. This is great for high school students and those looking for material to help them study for CLEP exams. It is also great for college students who need a deeper explanation than they got in class.
Lecture subjects available: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Statistics, Accounting, psychology, history, language arts, literature, economics, philosophy, Astronomy, and more.
Animation subjects include Biology, physics, chemistry
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Lecture subjects available: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Statistics, Accounting, psychology, history, language arts, literature, economics, philosophy, Astronomy, and more.
Animation subjects include Biology, physics, chemistry
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Virtual Field Trips
The Teachers Guide to Virtual Fieldtrips have plenty of online tours to keep kids occupied. They can be integrated as part of your science and social studies curriculum.
This website also has lots of worksheets and lesson plans for elementary students.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
This website also has lots of worksheets and lesson plans for elementary students.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Atoms and Molecules Unit Study
Enjoy this free science unit study on Atoms and Molecules
courtesy of www.funtasticunitstudies.
This excellent Atoms and Molecules unit study is designed for homeschoolers ages 8 to 13. It is taken from the book Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers:
"If you are a homeschooler or teacher who is looking for fun ideas on how to teach science, then this book is for you! Its hands-on approach is designed to capture students’ interest and promote a love of science and learning. The first ten chapters are for younger children ages 4-7, while the second ten chapters are for children ages 8-13. Each chapter is filled with fun science activities that teach a particular science concept. The activities are designed to use common household items, so you won’t need to buy lots of expensive scientific equipment or chemicals. This book is sure to get your kids loving science!"
This book contains more unit studies from the author.
This excellent Atoms and Molecules unit study is designed for homeschoolers ages 8 to 13. It is taken from the book Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers:
"If you are a homeschooler or teacher who is looking for fun ideas on how to teach science, then this book is for you! Its hands-on approach is designed to capture students’ interest and promote a love of science and learning. The first ten chapters are for younger children ages 4-7, while the second ten chapters are for children ages 8-13. Each chapter is filled with fun science activities that teach a particular science concept. The activities are designed to use common household items, so you won’t need to buy lots of expensive scientific equipment or chemicals. This book is sure to get your kids loving science!"
This book contains more unit studies from the author.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
A Guide to Online Homeschool Biology Programs
Thanks to generous public and private school teachers and free online curriculum providers, there are a handful of homeschool biology programs online that can be used with or without a textbook.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Human Body Unit Study and Lapbook project
This lesson page will help you teach all about the human body in great detail. It is probably most appropriate for elementary and middle school age and is a great precursor to high school biology.
From the site:
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
From the site:
We all have one! We use it every moment of every day-- your incredible human body! What a personal and relevant topic of study for any child!
For the younger students, your study may focus primarily on anatomy, so you will explore the body's organs and body's systems. For older students you may extend the study into physiology and add in the functioning of the human body, including its systems, tissues, and cells.
Browse the ideas and links here to plan your human body lapbook, notebook, or unit study.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Anatomy of the Human Body
Anatomy is a sub set of Biology, but a perfectly acceptable course for a homeschooler.
More specifically, Anatomy is "branch of biology concerned with the study of body structure of various organisms, including humans"
This is an online book provided by Bartelby.com. You could create tests yourself to go along with this text, or have the student write essays to explain what they have learned or to discuss theories. This online book has excellent illustrations.
^ Here's an anatomy coloring book you can use alongside the free online book.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
More specifically, Anatomy is "branch of biology concerned with the study of body structure of various organisms, including humans"
This is an online book provided by Bartelby.com. You could create tests yourself to go along with this text, or have the student write essays to explain what they have learned or to discuss theories. This online book has excellent illustrations.
^ Here's an anatomy coloring book you can use alongside the free online book.
~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom
Free Science Curriculum, Jason.org
Jason.org is a free science curriculum.
Weather Unit - Operation Monster Storms
Geology Unit - Operation Tectonic Fury
Ecology Unit - Operation Resilient Planet
Energy Unit - Operation Infinite Potential.
All four units come with lesson plans, teachers' guides, hands-on activities, and student assignments. Online labs, video and games reinforce the learning experience.
Our award winning curricula:The JASON Project connects students with great explorers and great events to inspire and motivate them to learn science.
Embed cutting-edge research from NASA, NOAA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Geographic Society and other leading organizations.
Allow leading scientists to work side by side with JASON students.
Challenge students to apply their knowledge to the real-world scenarios scientists face every day.
Weather Unit - Operation Monster Storms
Geology Unit - Operation Tectonic Fury
Ecology Unit - Operation Resilient Planet
Energy Unit - Operation Infinite Potential.
All four units come with lesson plans, teachers' guides, hands-on activities, and student assignments. Online labs, video and games reinforce the learning experience.
Learn about earthquakes online (Geology)
Mountain Shaker, Earth Shaker by Pbs.org uses the illustration of an egg to introduce the subject of plate tectonics. This is just beginning. Learn more about this fascinating subject here.
Geology Labs online has a virtual earthquake interactive "Web-based activity designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined."
Geology Labs online has a virtual earthquake interactive "Web-based activity designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined."
Forensic Science
PBS.org's Nova online provides a program that could be used on a course on Forensic science.
From the site: "Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program "The Killer's Trail," in which ateam of experts investigates the forensic evidence in the 1954 murder of Marylin Sheppard, one of the most famous unsolved crimes in the U.S. The program was originally broadcast on October 19, 1999."
From the site: "Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program "The Killer's Trail," in which a
Dissect a cow eye virtually
Courtesy of exploratorium.edu learning studios, you student can watch the dissection of a cow's eye... if they can stomach it. If they want to give it a try themselves (you supply the eye and tools) they can follow along with downloaded step by step instructions.
Enjoy these links to dissection tools and simulated frog dissection kit.
Enjoy these links to dissection tools and simulated frog dissection kit.
PBS Online A Science Oddyssey
This online program has "you try it" tutorials that allow you to do virtual experiments at home.
It has a Then and Now section that shows how scientific theories have changed from the year 1900 to now and gives a timeline of of how understanding has evolved in the subject.
It has a Then and Now section that shows how scientific theories have changed from the year 1900 to now and gives a timeline of of how understanding has evolved in the subject.
Biology Lab Activities
Here are some more biology lab activities for Biology students.
There should probably be a couple of hands-on labs done, but having virtual options will save you alot of time, money, and heartache.
The following labs are available.
Lab 1: Diffusion & Osmosis
Lab 2: Enzyme Catalysis
Lab 3: Mitosis & Meiosis
Lab 4: Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis
Lab 5: Cell Respiration
Lab 6: Molecular Biology
Lab 7: Genetics of Organisms
Lab 8: Population Genetics
Lab 9: Transpiration
Lab 10: Circulatory Physiology
Lab 11: Animal Behavior
Lab 12: Dissolved Oxygen
There should probably be a couple of hands-on labs done, but having virtual options will save you alot of time, money, and heartache.
The following labs are available.
Lab 1: Diffusion & Osmosis
Lab 2: Enzyme Catalysis
Lab 3: Mitosis & Meiosis
Lab 4: Plant Pigments & Photosynthesis
Lab 5: Cell Respiration
Lab 6: Molecular Biology
Lab 7: Genetics of Organisms
Lab 8: Population Genetics
Lab 9: Transpiration
Lab 10: Circulatory Physiology
Lab 11: Animal Behavior
Lab 12: Dissolved Oxygen
Biology Labs Online
Oklahoma City Community College has posted a series of biology labs online.
This can be a Godsend because I know my kids have been trying to avoid biology because they don't want to dissect anything.
The Labs cover the following:
Scientific Method
Organic Molecules
Cells and Membranes
Respiration
Cell Cycle
Genetics
DNA
Electrophoresis
Plants
Evolution
Animals
This can be a Godsend because I know my kids have been trying to avoid biology because they don't want to dissect anything.
The Labs cover the following:
Scientific Method
Organic Molecules
Cells and Membranes
Respiration
Cell Cycle
Genetics
DNA
Electrophoresis
Plants
Evolution
Animals
General Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2
This college level chemistry online textbook is courtesy of Rice University. Great source for studying for Clep and AP exams.
General Chemistry 1
General Chemistry 2
This is made available by connexions, a place to view and share educational material made of small knowledge chunks called modules that can be organized as courses, books, reports, etc.
General Chemistry 1
General Chemistry 2
This is made available by connexions, a place to view and share educational material made of small knowledge chunks called modules that can be organized as courses, books, reports, etc.
Science and math videos and lessons at Neo k-12
If you are tired of searching youtube for education videos you can use Neo k-12 which is a website that has compiles hundreds of vidoes, lesson plans and games that you can use to homeschool. Subjects include
Physical science
Life science
Earth and space
Social Studies
Human Body
English
Basic math- Trigonometry
Science Games at Sheppard Software
This website provides learning games that teach about the periodic table and elements for Chemistry Instruction. There are also fun astronomy lesson quizzes.
Sbout Sheppard Software
We design educational software and online games with these goals: 1) To add sound and visual effects to make learning fun and more memorable. 2) To design games with many difficulty levels so that players will continue to be challenged no matter how far they progress. 3) To provide games that will exercise players' brains.
CorePlus Educational Vidoes and learning resources
COREPlus is an exciting collection of FREE educational software programs that makes it easy to learn all about history, geography, science, fine art, and more. Click any title to start the program.
On this website your student can learn about, explore, and be tested on Science, History, and Art subjects. There is also some health and computer science.
Download Learning is a property of LetterPress Software, Inc., an educational software company in Logan, Utah. The founders have been developing educational software for more than 15 years. Our backgrounds include education, instructional design, and software development. One of our founders comes out of the public schools. Another earned a Ph.D. in instructional technology. All of us share a love of kids and of learning.
FREE high school science and math books
Learn physics, chemistry, and high school math with FHSST. These free texts are designed for students in South Africa, but homeschoolers should still be able to make good used of them. The math is organized differently, but it looks just like American High School math.
What is FHSST?
FHSST (Free High School Science Texts) is a project that aims to provide free science and mathematics textbooks for Grades 10 to 12 science learners in South Africa.
In the interests of openness in all ways we've written a how-to with all our learnings for you to download. It complements the great case study of FHSST completed by the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME).
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