All About A Solar Eclipse? One of the things that jump-started my young college career was the simple fact that I loved space. I wanted to take an Astronomy class more than anything, and finally got to when I was in 5th grade. I learned about all sorts of great things and eclipses were just one small thing we learned about. All About A Solar Eclipse I have offered you a FREE PRINTABLE Our Shining Sun Unit Study before, and also fun things like Cool Moon Phases Trading Cards. This pack talks a little more about BOTH of those things! What is a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? Solar eclipses result from the Moon blocking the Sun relative to the Earth; thus Earth, Moon and Sun all lie on a line. Lunar eclipses work the same way in a different order: Moon, Earth and Sun all on a line. In this case the Earth's shadow hides the Moon from view. What happens during a solar eclipse? Here is a great video of a solar eclipse: I have a worksheet that shows it, in … [Read more...]
How to Make a Marie Curie Lapbook – free printable
How to Make a Marie Curie Lapbook? If you find yourself researching great female legends of science, you can't possibly leave out Madame Marie Curie! Marie Skłodowska Curie, born Maria Salomea Skłodowska, was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. How to Make a Marie Curie Lapbook Marie was born in 1867, and lived until she died from radiation poisoning in 1934. While a tragic end, her contributions to science are legendary and puts her on the map to learn more about. We don't need to go in depth about her death, but to highlight her discoveries, and all that we learned from her life experience. When trying to teach the littles about her - the best way to do it is debatable. My mom always used learning posters, but the updated version of that is the concept of a homeschool Lapbook. What you need for the Marie Curie Lapbook project A manilla file folder, scissors, glue, and your choice of … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens about Self Confidence
The majority of teenagers today struggle with low self-confidence levels due to a diverse range of factors like changing bodies, peer pressure, and success in academics and/or sports. It is wrong to blame the tweens for their low self-confidence, as the teenagers of today are confronted with many tough issues that include how they look, their behavior in public, their performance in school, and who they choose as friends. Talking to Tweens about Self Confidence If you notice that your tween’s self confidence is going downhill, then, as a parent, you should help your child to be as successful as possible, especially when it boils down to self-confidence. Every parent wants his child to grow into a confident and responsible adult who will excel in all departments of life. But that is easier said than done. Many tweens struggle hard to get accepted - by themselves and by the society in which they live. Parents do play a vital role in talking to tweens about building … [Read more...]
Know The Red Planet Printable
The Red Planet is our closest neighbor and a fun way to start getting your budding scientist into planetary exploration as it can be seen from the night sky with the naked eye. All about the red planet Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet. It's red because of rusty iron in the ground. Like Earth, Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons, and weather. It has a very thin atmosphere made of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon. Why was the red planet named after the god of war? According to Universe Today, is named after the Roman god of war. Many believe that ancient peoples associated Mars with bloodshed and war because of its red color. The Romans were not the only society to associate the planet with bloodshed. The ancient Babylonians called it Nergal, after their god of fire, war, and destruction. See it in our store HERE: Know Your Planet Mars, Mars, Planets, Digital Download, Printable Download, Instant Download, STEM, STEM Activities, Planet Mars … [Read more...]
FREE Scientists Color and Letter Tracing Book
Do you have a little scientist or scientist want-to-be? This might be the perfect free color and letter tracing book for you! WIth eighteen pages of fun, you can explore the world of different knids of scinetist as you build manula dexterity skills and work on basic printing. Letter Tracing Book? I am living proof that kinds can learn to read and write much sooner than most people think of as normal. Add in the fact that my folks never "dumbed down" conversation with m e and you have a winning formula for getting your little scholar excited about the world of science. What is a Scientist? According to Wikipedia: A scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. What you can expect from this letter tracing … [Read more...]
FREE Cow Life Cycle Learning Poster
I just got a puppy - and named her Tazuna. She is an Australian Shepard and beyond adorable (picture at the end of this article). Tazuna is a Japanese name that comes from one of m college courses this semester - I am taking Japanese 103 - the first college year of the Japanese language. Well - totally rambling, but the breeder we got her from lives on a farm and they have a ton of cows. It got me thinking about a Cow Life Cycle activity that I could share with you. Why a Cow Life Cycle Learning Poster? I have told you before how my mom did a lot with learning posters when I was smaller, so this lapboard - or learning poster seemed like a perfect idea! You can engage the kiddos with coloring, cutting, and gluing all items - have no fear, all the directions are in the PDF file for you! Cows are pretty cool animals, actually - they are devoted mothers and are known to walk for miles to find their calves. Cows have an excellent sense of smell. They can detect odors up to five … [Read more...]
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