Elementary Science Series - Week 1

In the month of February I am going to bring you a simple series on Elementary Science Series. 

This week I am going to feature Kindergarten Science. 

I found that kindergarten homeschool science (just like public school science) it was best to use our surroundings when learning.  Going outside and using our 5 senses. 

1. Feeling the weather -- is it hot, cold, wet…
2. Seeing the weather -- is it bright, dark, foggy…
3. Hearing the weather -- is it quiet, thunder booming, rainy… 
4. Smelling the weather -- is it wet smelling, dry smelling… 
5. Tasting the weather -- is it wet (raining/snowing), dry …

 Weather has been a great science lesson this year. Even here in Florida. We had snow in north Florida!!!  

Lil Momma Strouse

Checking out Science4Us.com

Last week I mentioned I was looking for an elementary science curriculum and Kat recommended Science4Us.com.  Even though Kat recommended it I have been looking at that. I keep going back to it. Since my kids like to work on the computer so much, I figured it might be a good match for us.

We could use the kindergarden science curriculum up to second grade.  The website states:

"The Science4Us curriculum is a complete, standards-based, core science curriculum that delivers digital science experiences to early elementary students."

There is different parts of this curriculum that grab my attention. Some of those highlights are...

• 5E Instructional Models 

1. Engage 
2. Explore
3. Explain
4. Elaborate
5. Evaluate

• Integrates Literacy and Math
• Teacher Resources 
• Lesson Plans
• Reports

The 4 areas of study are...

1. Inquiry
2. Physical
3. Life
4. Earth/Space

All of that in one program all about Science. How cool is that?

If we do choose to go with this program I will give you a review on how my kids like it. 

Lil Momma Strouse