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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Science Resources for Homeschoolers Great Hands-on Science Activities for Homeschooling by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright, 2006 Hands-On science kits, lab supplies, games, puzzles, and toys... General Science (multiple topics) Science Games by Educational Learning Games -- 22 pages of science- related board games, card games, puzzles, and activities!!! Woohoo! ;-) Science and Nature Toys and Games -- fun kits from Escapade Direct Horrible Science Kits -- just like the books in this series, these kits have gross topics and gross experiments :-) Teaching Science Through Art by Visual Manna -- supplement your study of science thru art history and hands on art projects, other art curriculum for several age groups and topics also available Art from Recycled Materials -- environmentally minded re-use projects The Science of Cooking by Exploratorium -- lots of recipes and activities with discussion of the science behind cooking Cooking and Food Science Project Ideas - for science fairs or for fun Science of Cooking reading list -- great books for teens HandsOnLearning.com -- a collection of kits and activities, mostly by LEGO and Pitsco, for hands-on teaching of math and science Perfume Science Kit by Thames and Kosmos -- learn the chemistry and science behind perfumes. There are other similar kits available by other makers (do a Google search to find options) Bubble Gum Kit -- make and flavor your own gum! EARTH PAINTS & PIGMENTS -- includes samples of red ocher, azurite, malachite, kaolinite, and graphite, plus historical information, recipes and ideas for exploring the subject of natural minerals as pigments and paint. Crime Scene Investigations -- kit with activiities and labs for grades 6-12 Electronic textile Projects by Leah Buechley -- a physics major and artist Leah has developed circuit projects that involve sewing and textile arts, directions and lists of materials/suppliers given Robert Krampf’s Experiments-- alternating free and subscription-only demo videos of hands-on experiments -- family-friendly and high-quality Noeo Homeschool Science Curriculum -- (K - 6) literature-based science units with accompanying lab experiment kits, use real books available from the library (but offered for sale on the website), the kits, called "The Young Scientist Club Experiment Kits", come with a parent's guide and activities correlate with the books, but can be bought and used separately, aligned with Charlotte Mason philosophy, the curriculum does not include Bible verses or Creationist teachings Exploration Education -- hands-on science program for K-3rd and 4-8th Science Fair Project Ideas -- or do them just for fun! :-) Arbor Scientific: Tools That Teach -- fantastic ideas for experiments! Ed Adventures Online -- a subscription program with hands-on science modules, including two that use Lego's. Future Scientists and Engineers of America -- you can start a homeschool club (with a sponsor and mentors) or just purchase their kits as part of your parent-created science or engineering unit studies Kendall-Hunt Publishers -- (K-12) standards-alligned learning modules for all subjects, hands-on activity-based science units, modules available for purchase individually Home Science Tools -- science kits and lab equipment sold in single units (not classroom quantities), sells secular science reference and worktexts, and also Christian-focused science curriculum Science in a Nutshell -- hands on kits for teaching K-6th in life, earth, and physical sciences, Rock Origins and Oceans Alive are highly recommended HandsOn Science KitBooks -- the first is electrical circuits (more to come) Make Magazine -- subscription e-zine for DIY technology projects Ein-O Science Kits -- fun science kits on many topics (this is a Flash website -- each page is slow to download) kits can be found thru other vendors, too (do a Google search) Measure Works -- a measurement kit with lesson plans (K-5th) Lentil Science -- teaches measurement and other topics with lentils Carolina Labs -- zillions of science kits and lab supplies, dissection kits Science Kits and Boreal Labs -- kits and basic supplies Summit Learning -- science and math supplies and kits Science Is -- a Canadian company that sells science toys, kits, lab equipment, and chemicals in small amounts ETA/Cuisenaire -- educational products for science, math, reading Flinn Scientific -- supplies, lab manuals, plus some free lesson plans Edmund Scientific -- science and technology toys and equipment American Science -- supplies American Science & Surplus – parts, bits, and pieces Life Sciences and Nature eScience Labs Biology Kits -- kits for high school, AP, or middle school biology labs, a combination of manipulatives and experiments Knit your favorite bacteria! -- free online knitting patterns Science and Nature Toys and Games -- fun kits from Escapade Direct Biology For Kids -- lots of kits from Playfair Toys Wild Animals Fun Kit - paper-based activities from Dover Publications Horrible Science Kits -- just like the books in this series, these kits have gross topics and gross experiments :-) SciToys -- take photos thru your microscope, listen to electric fish, etc! Earth and Space Sciences Exploring Planets in the Classroom -- hundreds of free lesson plans for hands-on activities relating to the Solar System Dinosaur Digging Vacation! -- Project Explore takes families on digs Kinetosaurs -- an art-based dinosaur website with lots of project ideas Dinosaur Activity Kits -- paper-based activities from Dover Publications Assorted Dinosaur Kits Space Educator's Guides from NASA -- lesson plans and hands-on activities for learning about dozens of space science topics, including microgravity, astronomy, space food, radio, rocketry, space suit design, etc AcornNaturalists -- a wonderful selection of geology learning resources RocksMineralsandFossilsforKids -- kits from a homeschool family Ring-of-Fire geology/rock kits -- rock specimens plus activities and crafts Rocks and Minerals Educational Placemat EARTH PAINTS & PIGMENTS -- includes samples of red ocher, azurite, malachite, kaolinite, and graphite, plus historical information, recipes and ideas for exploring the subject of natural minerals as pigments and paint. American Science and Surplus -- rock kits and equipment MiniMeGeology -- for those who know what they want-- create your own rock specimin kit (15 rocks of your choosing) Make Five -- free printable for a mineral game Rock Tumbler 101 -- a free online guide to using a rock tumbler Physics, Electronics, and Engineering Physics Lab in a Hardware Store by Bob Friedhoffer -- fun and easy Future Scientists and Engineers of America -- you can start a homeschool club (with a sponsor and mentors) or just purchase their kits as part of your parent-created science or engineering unit studies HandsOn Science KitBooks -- the first is electrical circuits (more to come) Paper Airplane Designs -- lots of different planes, some with video directions, experiment with flight! Make Magazine -- subscription e-zine for DIY technology projects Thames & Kosmos Science Kits -- chemistry and physics sets, high-tech building kits, educational science kits developed in association with National Geographic, perfume chemistry, chemistry of cosmetics Beginner and Intermediate Guides to Electronics -- grades 8 - 12, illustrated online guide to help with electronics projects Electronic textile Projects by Leah Buechley -- a physics major and artist Leah has developed circuit projects that involve sewing and textile arts, directions and lists of materials/suppliers given Estes Model Rocketry Curricula -- modules and unit studies use model rocketry to teach physics, math, history, and technology Fantastic Contraption -- a free online physics-based building game Robot Books.com -- books, instructional guides, kits and supplies RoboEducators Robotic Curriculum from Robo-Works NASA Robotics Curriculum Clearinghouse -- NASA has collected and evaluated a selection of robotics curriculum that meet its requirements for quality and peer review, free registration required to search the database First VEX Challenge Robotics Competition -- create a homeschool team to participate, or buy VEX kit from Radio Shack to use as part of your parent-created robotics unit study Ruben's Tube -- flaming sound waves... Chemistry Inquiry in Action-- from the American Chemical Society, guided, inquiry- based activities to supplement grades 3-8 science curriculum The Best of WonderScience--fun hands-on science activities from the American Chemical Society for grades 3-6 Thames & Kosmos Science Kits -- chemistry and physics sets, high-tech building kits, educational science kits developed in association with National Geographic, perfume chemistry, chemistry of cosmetics Perfume Science Kit by Thames and Kosmos -- learn the chemistry and science behind perfumes. There are other similar kits available by other makers (do a Google search to find options) The Science of Cooking by Exploratorium -- lots of recipes and activities with discussion of the science behind cooking Science of Cooking reading list -- great books for teens A Lego Periodic Table of Elements -- click on an element to see a Lego representation of the element Molymod Molecular Model Sets -- high-quality kits for general building in organic and inorganic chemistry, specific molecule kits available Related Issues Animal Dissection Kits and Wildlife Concerns from Earth Talk How can employers can attract girls into science, engineering and technology? from Loughborough University, UK So, You Want to Get a Job Making Video Games? How to Get a Job in the Gaming Biz by Cliff Bleszinski, Epic Games Choosing a topic for your science fair project from Robert Krampf Check out the Diner's Online Science Enrichment for free online games, tutorials, and videos! |
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