Comments on: Simple Tools For Scientific Discovery http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: renee @ FIMBY http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-6452 renee @ FIMBY Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:37:16 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-6452 I'm back yet again Stefani. We just purchased our microscope through SonLight and now my mind is racing with all the study (history, science, art etc.) we can do with this tool. I came back to see what other resources you recommended - the books and such. So much fun to give our kids the tools they need and then watch the doors open for learning and discovery. I’m back yet again Stefani. We just purchased our microscope through SonLight and now my mind is racing with all the study (history, science, art etc.) we can do with this tool. I came back to see what other resources you recommended – the books and such. So much fun to give our kids the tools they need and then watch the doors open for learning and discovery.

]]> By: Kim Bauer http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-6350 Kim Bauer Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:53:51 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-6350 Science is one of our favorite subjects and we spend a lot of time each week dedicated to various topics. One thing we don't do enough of is taking things apart and I loved your ideas around this. I have found that hands on experiments are where most of the learning and retention takes place with my kids. I searched long and hard for experiments that are really fun and packed full of learning. The BEST resource I have found is Super Charged Science. http://www.sciencelearningspace.com/members/go.php?r=4250&i=l3 I was so impressed with this program that I interviewed the founder, Aurora Lipper. She is one of the most amazing women I have met. http://www.confabulicious.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-the-founder-of-super-chargedscience-com/ Thanks for the recomendation about the readers for famous scientists. I am going to get my hands on a few of them and see how my kids like them. Kim www.confabulicious.com Science is one of our favorite subjects and we spend a lot of time each week dedicated to various topics. One thing we don’t do enough of is taking things apart and I loved your ideas around this.

I have found that hands on experiments are where most of the learning and retention takes place with my kids. I searched long and hard for experiments that are really fun and packed full of learning. The BEST resource I have found is Super Charged Science. http://www.sciencelearningspace.com/members/go.php?r=4250&i=l3

I was so impressed with this program that I interviewed the founder, Aurora Lipper.
She is one of the most amazing women I have met. http://www.confabulicious.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-the-founder-of-super-chargedscience-com/

Thanks for the recomendation about the readers for famous scientists. I am going to get my hands on a few of them and see how my kids like them.

Kim
http://www.confabulicious.com
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]]> By: Playful Picks: Good Stuff for Creating, Exploring, & Playing http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4524 Playful Picks: Good Stuff for Creating, Exploring, & Playing Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:53:07 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4524 [...] Simple Tools for Scientific Discovery :: Simple Homeschool [...] [...] Simple Tools for Scientific Discovery :: Simple Homeschool [...]

]]> By: Easy Science | FIMBY http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4440 Easy Science | FIMBY Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:13:51 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4440 [...] want to know a little bit more what that looks like I highly recommend Stefani's recent post, Simple Tools for Scientific Discovery at Simple Homeschool. Her thoughts very much echo our own approach to early years science [...] [...] want to know a little bit more what that looks like I highly recommend Stefani's recent post, Simple Tools for Scientific Discovery at Simple Homeschool. Her thoughts very much echo our own approach to early years science [...]

]]> By: Jimmie http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4366 Jimmie Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:40:13 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4366 I love your photos as much as your writing. Such well composed images to illustrate this article. I have tons of learning/exploring materials on hand. I've got a microscope, stored away in a box. I know I've got to get it DOWN. I love your photos as much as your writing. Such well composed images to illustrate this article. I have tons of learning/exploring materials on hand. I’ve got a microscope, stored away in a box. I know I’ve got to get it DOWN.
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]]> By: Kika http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4310 Kika Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:07:51 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4310 Some of these books are (experiments): Science Experiments You Can Eat, Vicki Cobb; 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments, Janice VanCleave; 175 Science Experiments to amuse and amaze your friends, Brenda Walpole. I think the Janice VanCleave series (ex. Biology for every kid...) are my favorites but I've always borrowed these from the library. We had various younger experiment books too but I've passed them along to one of my brothers. The field guides we love and use all the time are from the Lone Pine series and we have the Bugs of Alberta, Birds of Alberta and Mammals of Alberta as well as some plant guides. We also really like the book "A Complete Guide to Bird Feeding", John V.Dennis which we found for free - discarded at the library... we love watching birds in our yard & town! Some of these books are (experiments): Science Experiments You Can Eat, Vicki Cobb; 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments, Janice VanCleave; 175 Science Experiments to amuse and amaze your friends, Brenda Walpole. I think the Janice VanCleave series (ex. Biology for every kid…) are my favorites but I’ve always borrowed these from the library. We had various younger experiment books too but I’ve passed them along to one of my brothers. The field guides we love and use all the time are from the Lone Pine series and we have the Bugs of Alberta, Birds of Alberta and Mammals of Alberta as well as some plant guides. We also really like the book “A Complete Guide to Bird Feeding”, John V.Dennis which we found for free – discarded at the library… we love watching birds in our yard & town!

]]> By: Rachel http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4309 Rachel Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:25:41 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4309 A top notch post, but I'm sorry you didn't mention my field: astronomy. It's certainly cheap: starfinders are inexpensive and you can view the moon through binoculars. (Just don't do that with the sun!) A top notch post, but I’m sorry you didn’t mention my field: astronomy. It’s certainly cheap: starfinders are inexpensive and you can view the moon through binoculars. (Just don’t do that with the sun!)

]]> By: Stefani http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4308 Stefani Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:19:33 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4308 I'd love to hear more about those books on your shelf. Which are your favorites? I’d love to hear more about those books on your shelf. Which are your favorites?
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]]> By: Stefani http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4307 Stefani Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:18:44 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4307 Thanks for the tip, Haley! I will definitely give it a look! Thanks for the tip, Haley! I will definitely give it a look!
Stefani’s latest post: Flashlight Tales

]]> By: Stefani http://simplehomeschool.net/simple-tools-for-scientific-discovery/comment-page-1/#comment-4306 Stefani Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:17:55 +0000 http://simplehomeschool.net/?p=3334#comment-4306 I agree! We are avid naturalists and have found that just being outside together leads to all sorts scientific discovery. I'm looking forward to reading your post! I agree! We are avid naturalists and have found that just being outside together leads to all sorts scientific discovery. I’m looking forward to reading your post!
Stefani’s latest post: Flashlight Tales

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