We recently completed our Alka-Seltzer Rocket Experiment and had great fun designing, building and launching our rockets. We learned a great deal about Newton’s Third Law and reinforced our knowledge of the Scientific Method. In addition, we were able to use some art and engineering design principles. We created a worksheet that students can use [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Alka Seltzer Rocket Experiment
Posted by ginac on December 27th, 2007
We are planning to perform an Alka Seltzer Rocket experiment to learn about Newton’s Third Law of Physics and the Scientific Method. Details later.
Mazes, puzzles and connect the dots!
Posted by ginac on December 24th, 2007
Mazes and puzzles are fun and can be challenging. I usually include a maze or puzzle as part of a lesson because its a good way to take a break between topics or subjects. Also, puzzle activities work as a reward for a job well done. There are many printable mazes and puzzles available online, [...]
Posted in Activities, Eclectic Homeschooling, Games 
Tags: activities homeschool, Eclectic Homeschooling, mazes, Puzzle 
1 Comment »Outer Space Coloring and Activity Books
Posted by ginac on December 15th, 2007
Educational coloring and activity books are great! We sometimes use them as rewards because they are so much fun. Lately, we have been using outer space coloring and activity books as part of our space studies. I found three very good books that are fun and surprisingly educational. Outer Space Coloring & Activity Book Amazon [...]
Online Educational Games
Posted by ginac on December 11th, 2007
There a few really good online educational games that budding science buffs will enjoy. I think National Geographic Kids has some really creative games — we like the interactive adventure games, especially Crittercam: Antarctic Adventure. You can check them out here National Geographic Kids offers much more than games, so take some time to watch [...]
Homeschool Days at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Posted by ginac on December 9th, 2007
Mark your calendars for Homeschool days at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Vistor Complex. For Homeschoolers, the NASA visitor complex has special programs a few days per year where kids can participate in hands-on activities and meet a real astronaut. View NASA’s Educator’s page for the latest information posted on the NASA website: To plan your [...]
Welcome to Spotty Banana!
Posted by ginac on December 9th, 2007
Why spotty banana? Will, a precocious 5 year old asked me why bananas get brown spots? This blog is all about guiding kids through learning by providing information to answer questions like this!
