Episode 16: The Relatable Homeschoolers Talk Homeschool Science
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re discussing homeschool science. As in last week’s episode on homeschool math, we are breaking down how we do science in our homeschools and the resources we use.
Whether you are science-savvy or the thought of teaching science makes you want to hibernate, you’ll be able to relate to this episode. Between the three of us–Annie, Heather, and Harmony–we cover a wide range of approaches to homeschool science.
From the unschooling approach of strewing, to nature study, to using open-and-go curriculums, to outsourcing with a tutorial or co-op, there is a wide variety of resources at your disposal for covering science in your homeschool.
If you find teaching homeschool science intimidating, listen to this episode and be encouraged. There is no one right way to do it. It looks different in each of our homeschools, and how we do it fits our personalities and our homes and is right for each of us. It can be the same for you.
Don’t believe the lie that your homeschool needs to look like your friend’s homeschool. Listen to how we tackle science, and check out the resources that seem fitting to you.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
- How we feel about science (00:55)
- What methods have been effective for teaching science in our homeschools (2:33)
- When you should (or shouldn’t) switch science curriculums (8:39)
- Tackling science during the high school years (15:17)
- And of course, what’s saving our homeschools right now (22:14)
Links from this episode:
- Apologia Science
- Ambleside Book List
- Burgess Bird Book
- Burgess Animal Book
- Burgess Seaside Book
- Golden Guides
- David Macaulay Books
- Wiley Self-Teaching Guides
- Carson Dellosa Science Workbooks
- Read-Aloud Revival 30-Day Challenge
- The Good and the Beautiful Geology
- Weekly Calendar Printable
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