The Homeschool Institute of Science is working with Washington State University soil agronomist Dr. Isaac Madsen to develop a field and lab research project investigating black elderberry (Sambucus nigra-cerulea). This shrub or understory tree serves as a vital resource for wildlife and is increasingly interesting to horticulturists and wild food enthusiasts as well. Our first […]
The Sciences Layer Cake
This is the result of a discussion in my Physical Science earlier this week. What part of the cake looks the tastiest to you?!
Science as Story
Lest you think science is boring or operating in a vacuum. I show this diagram to my older science students (9th grade and up) after introducing to them to the science process with a simpler version of this diagram. These diagrams were produced by these folks. The goal is not to make science needlessly complex, […]
