Science https://educationpossible.com/category/science/ Enjoying the Middle School Years at Home Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:11:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.6 https://educationpossible.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Education-Possiable-Site-Icon-96x96.jpg Science https://educationpossible.com/category/science/ 32 32 How to Start a Nature Journal https://educationpossible.com/how-to-start-a-nature-journal/ https://educationpossible.com/how-to-start-a-nature-journal/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:32:56 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=294 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Wondering how to start a nature journal? It’s actually quite simple. Nature journaling is an easy, practical way to capture what you see when you’re on your outdoor adventures, like while on a hike. It’s also an excellent addition to a nature study. It’s like a nature scrapbook or a type of journal diary where...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/how-to-start-a-nature-journal/feed/ 19 Creative Nature Walks https://educationpossible.com/get-outside-creative-nature-walks/ https://educationpossible.com/get-outside-creative-nature-walks/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:38:44 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=4571 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Did you know that creative nature walks are a great way for families to explore the outdoors? They’re exciting, immersive science activities. Whether taking a brain break during homeschooling or looking for an interesting activity on the weekend, taking a walk in nature is a great way to get everyone away from screens and into...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/get-outside-creative-nature-walks/feed/ 3 Fun Summer Science Experiments for Middle School https://educationpossible.com/summer-science-experiments-for-middle-school/ Fri, 26 May 2023 13:10:50 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=33267 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Check out these summer science experiments for middle school. Now that the school year is over, are you looking for a fun and educational way to keep your middle schooler engaged this summer? Look no further than summer related science experiments! With a variety of hands-on ideas to choose from, your child can explore...

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]]> Lava Lamp Science Project https://educationpossible.com/groovy-science-activity-make-lava-lamp/ https://educationpossible.com/groovy-science-activity-make-lava-lamp/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=3911 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->This lava lamp science project is one of the simple science experiments that’s perfect for middle school students. With just a few simple materials, tweens can learn about density by creating their own lava lamp at home in less than 30 minutes. While it might not quite be the lava lamp that was lighting...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/groovy-science-activity-make-lava-lamp/feed/ 9 Sonlight Butterfly Unit Study https://educationpossible.com/sonlight-butterfly-unit-study/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=32493 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->This Sonlight Butterfly Unit Study is an easy way for homeschoolers to discover the fascinating world of butterflies. It’s a simple science activity for middle school. It’s an all-in-one product that includes just about everything you’ll need to complete a bunch of butterfly-related lesson plans and hands-on activities as a family. Throughout this unit...

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]]> Raising Butterflies https://educationpossible.com/hands-science-raising-butterflies/ https://educationpossible.com/hands-science-raising-butterflies/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:31:23 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=292 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Have you ever thought of raising butterflies as part of your middle school science curriculum? It is one of the fun science activities for middle school you can easily do at home. No matter how old you are, butterflies are one of those animals that can take your breath away. Who hasn’t stood still when around them, hoping...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/hands-science-raising-butterflies/feed/ 20 Acids and Bases Experiment for Middle School You Can Do At Home https://educationpossible.com/middle-school-chemistry-acids-bases/ https://educationpossible.com/middle-school-chemistry-acids-bases/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=7723 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->We completed an acids and bases experiment for middle school during one of our lessons on chemical reactions. It was one of our favorite science activities. When you’re studying different acids, bases and the pH scale with your tweens, use this experiment to help them grasp the difference between the two, and how to...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/middle-school-chemistry-acids-bases/feed/ 2 Homemade Science Christmas Ornament for Tweens https://educationpossible.com/homemade-science-christmas-ornament/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=24084 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Have you ever make a homemade science Christmas ornament? It’s one of the many awesome Christmas crafts for teens you can do together this holiday season. My guess is that you’ve made a ton of DIY ornaments over the years with your kids, but if your tweens love science and enjoy making Christmas ornaments,...

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]]> The Best STEM Kits for Tweens https://educationpossible.com/stem-kits-for-tweens/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:04:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=30581 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Use these STEM kits for tweens in your lesson plans or give them to your older kids as gifts. They’ll love them! If you’re like most homeschooling moms, you’re always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to keep your tween engaged in learning. These kits help teach kids about science, technology, engineering...

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]]> Online Homeschool Courses for Teens https://educationpossible.com/online-homeschool-courses/ https://educationpossible.com/online-homeschool-courses/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=11645 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Are you looking for online homeschool courses for middle school and high school? We’ve got you covered. When you’re teaching your kids at home, learning doesn’t have to come from a textbook. In fact, more families are using virtual classes than ever before. While it’s never been easier to add online courses to your...

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]]> https://educationpossible.com/online-homeschool-courses/feed/ 9 Spooky Halloween Science Experiments You Can Do At Home https://educationpossible.com/halloween-science-experiments/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:47:49 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=29906 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These Halloween science experiments are perfect for tweens and can easily be done at home. They’re one of the many Halloween activities you can do with your older kids. Middle schoolers will love getting into the Halloween spirit with these creepy science experiments. So break out the lab materials. It’s time to have some...

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]]> Interesting Bird Experiments for Middle School Science https://educationpossible.com/bird-experiments/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:36:13 +0000 https://educationpossible.com/?p=27694 xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These engaging bird experiments are a fun way to teach your tweens about birds. There are many science experiments you can add to your middle school lesson plans. Kids will love observing, taking notes about, and recording data on birds. Keep reading for some great bird-related projects that are perfect for middle school students....

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