Homeschool Science - What Do I Teach?

Many people think that they can only teach home school Science if they have a degree in Biology or Chemistry. Some may think that they need to purchase a whole laboratory full of supplies to be able to teach Science effectively. Here are some tips to help you understand how to teach Science with ease:

1. All subjects of Science can be classified into one of three categories - Life, Earth, and Physical. Whether you think of animals, the universe, the body or electricity, they can all be traced back to these 3 categories.

2. In the early years of school you only need to skim the surface of Science. Young children just need to be familiar with basic Science concepts such as how a seed grows, where animals live, the fact that there are stars and planets, and a basic knowledge of how their body works. This can be done with good books from the library and answering your child's questions about the world around them.

3. All the aspects of Science can be spread out over all their years of schooling. They don't have to know about every detail of Science in just a few years. Actually, you could spend a lifetime learning about Science and not know it all. As your child gets older you will dive into a little more detail about the aspect of Science you are studying that year.

4. Decide what aspects of the 3 categories you want to teach which years. You may decide to focus on each area for 4 years. You may decide to teach on each area for 2 years and then spend 1 year on each area in greater detail. Some categories of Science will be more interesting than others.

Realize that you are still learning about Science and if you model a sense of wonder about the world around you, your children will follow your example. Science is a field of study to encounter, not a subject to conquer. Some children will be more interested in Science than others, but all need to be taught some basic concepts about the world and how it works.

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