Fun Science Projects

Our family has been having so much fun in making some of the science projects from ideas listed in the articles posted on educationbug.org that I thought we would share a couple more articles with you.

Here are a few ideas from Meteorology Science Projects:

• Create a safety poster about lightning storms.
• Explain how sunspots affect weather on Earth.
• Research and report on the state of the ozone layer.
• Watch weather reports on separate channels and report differences.

Here are a few ideas from Science Projects: Light and Optics:

• Use a prism to see what makes white light.
• Make a model of a light wave.
• Build a tool with lenses, for example, a telescope or microscope.
• Build a teleidoscope or kaleidoscope. Tell how it works.

These are just a few science project ideas from a couple of the articles we have posted. Click on any of the links above to view the full articles and get more ideas on fun science projects you can do.

 

Kindergarten Reading

Believe it or not, there are standard achievements required by Kindergartners, and Kindergarten reading is only one of them. It seems as though preschool has become the new Kindergarten. Many years ago, many children got their first school experience the first day of Kindergarten. Kindergarten was only a few hours long and included a snack time and nap time. Any more, if your child does not have some kind of preschooling prior to Kindergarten they are going to be at the lower end of the class and because of that may struggle to keep up with just the basic skills. That is not to say that you need to pay big money to have your child attend a high priced preschool, you may be able to teach them preschool basics like their ABC’s, writing their name, simple reading, simple math, how to use scissors, etc… At educationbug.org we have an entire section dedicated to articles about preparing your child for school, these are specifically designed for ages 1-5.  These articles contain fun and exciting ways to teach your children basic skills prior to them starting school.

After checking out the preschool articles, take a look at our grammar lesson section which has articles like antonyms which gives you great examples of some opposite types of words. Or on the opposite spectrum you could review the synonyms article which are words that  have a similar meaning.

 

Science Fair Projects

I remember as a child taking field trips to the science fairs.  I remember walking around in amazement of all the many projects that the students had researched, built, and were able to present. When I was really young my favorite was always the volcano. I never understood how they made it erupt like a real volcano.

Then there were the earth science projects that covered all different aspects of  the ocean, rocks, minerals, and soil.  I always wished my parents would let me have an ant farm to study because I thought it was so interesting to watch them through the glass as they would work through their tunnels, I could sit and watch them for hours in amazement.

The human body, health, and nutrition ones were always amazing to me in the way they could make models of the human eye or skeletons.  I couldn’t figure out how they knew all of that information about stuff we couldn’t even see.

And all of these projects were done BEFORE we had access to the internet and such awesome websites as educationbug.org which puts all of this information, ideas, and instruction in one place. The science project lessons are continually being posted so check back often for great ideas for science fair projects, or just fun home projects to do with your kids.

 

Measurements and Synonyms

Without different ways to measure things in this world life would be a lot more difficult. If you stop and think about it I bet there is innumerable times a day when you are measuring things without even thinking about it. The most recent math lesson article at educationbug.org discusses different types of measurements and conversions of measurements.

There you will also find a new grammar lesson article on synonyms. Synonyms are words that have a similar meaning, but do not neccessarily look alike or sound alike. Words like big, huge, enormous, and large are all synonyms of one another. There are also different types of synonyms. Take a look at the article and you will find some interesting information on synonyms.

 

Make a Compass

Have you ever considered making a compass? This could be a great summer time activity to do.  It is fairly simple and there are several ways to do it. Check out our most recent science project article on how to make a compass. This article gives you three different options on how to make a compass, complete with materials needed and simple instructions.  You will be surprised at how many of these items you already have and how quick and easy it is to make a compass. You can use this as a great way to teach how a compass works and then take a little adventure to see how it works.  Here’s a little secret…If you approach this right your children will not even know you are trying to “teach” them something during their summer vacation. (ssshhhh)  Education comes in all shapes, sizes, and ways.  Have fun with making a compass and more… We will be posting new science projects all summer so continue to check back.

 

Science Projects

We have recently had a number of questions regarding science projects. Although the science fair season has come to a close for this school year, we have decided to add a new series of articles to educationbug.org which will continue to have new and interesting information on science projects. We have recently posted the first three in this series.  Click the links to below to view these science project articles:

Science Projects Overview

Make a Model Solar System Project

Presenting a Science Project

We think you will find these articles not only informative but also helpful and fun.  You could also use them as a great summer project, just for fun, and to keep your children busy and their minds working.

 

Homonyms and Nouns

We recently posted two new grammar lesson articles that you may find interesting. The first is on homonyms, the definition of a homonym can sometimes vary, this article will help define what a homonym is, how to differentiate it from a homophone or a homograph.

The noun overview article has information on proper nouns, noun word forms, count nouns, non-count nouns, concrete nouns, abstract nouns, noun phrases, how to form singular or plural nouns,  and common nouns.

 

College Books

As the school year is coming to a close, for high school seniors and college students, it is time to start preparing for the fall semester of college. Some of the things you can do in advance that will make it much easier, and less stressful, are:

1. Fill out (or have your parents) your financial aidforms (FAFSA).
2. Register for your classes (prime time/instructor courses fill up).
3. Start researching the materials needed and budget for them.

Our recent article on College Bookscan help you decide whether to buy your books online or at your college campus.  The article provides you with the pros and cons of purchasing your college books online or on campus, as well as tips on buying college books.

While you at educationbug.org check out our new grammar lesson article, Won’t and Will Not. In this article you will find out which is proper to use in different situations, and examples of how won’t and will not are used in sentences.

 

Lay vs. Lie

It is often confusing whether to use lay or lie when speaking or writing. But, educationbug.org has recently posted a grammar lesson article that will help you differentiate between lay and lie.  The article is titled Lay vs. Lie, and it will give you tips and pointers to help you decipher the difference.

While you are there, check out the article on study habits. Everyone knows if you are a student you should be studying.  But with these pointers perhaps you will find a more efficient way of creating good study habits.

 

Can’t, Cant, Cannot

We recently posted a new grammar lesson article on Educationbug.org. The article contains definitions of can’t, cant, and cannot.  It will also help you know how to compare and differentiate each word. There is also tips on when it is appropriate to use can’t, cant, or cannot.

While your there check out our article on Concurrent Enrollment, which has a number of great ideas for high school students to be able to get college credits while still in high school.