Homeschooling

Homeschooling

  • Science

    Astronomy Lesson Plans

    Lesson Plans Free Monthly Astronomy Lessons. The lessons change monthly so check back. They also have a syllabus for the year you can see. Magic Schoolbus activity guides: Lands on Mars Guide and Explore the Solar System Guide.… [continue reading]

  • Science

    Astronomers

    A bird perches atop a statue of Copernicus outside the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Photo by Dulcey Lima on Unsplash

    Astronomers February 19, 1473 – Astronomer Nicholas Copernicus’ Birthday The Earth-centered Universe of Aristotle and Ptolemy held sway on Western thinking for almost 2000 years. Then, in the 16th century a new idea was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolai … [continue reading]

  • Science

    Astronauts

    Astronauts Photo by NASA on Unsplash

    Astronauts Learn what it takes to be an Astronaut. Find images, biographies, and interesting information describing the intriguing explorations of space travelers. What do astronauts eat in space? Can they grow food? Try Astronaut Ice Cream. It’s … [continue reading]

  • Science

    Planets

    Saturn as seen from the Cassini–Huygens space-research mission Photo by NASA on Unsplash

    Planets Venus Transit. New satellites of Jupiter were discovered April 5, 2003. The Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii describes the discovery, bringing the total of known Jupiter satellites to 60. Jupiter Irregular Satellite and Moon page lists … [continue reading]

  • Science

    Activities

    Activities Lots of ideas and activities for learning about astronomy with paper plates! Connect the Dots: Space Shuttle The Space Shuttle is a reusable rocket that carries people and satellites into space. The Shuttle is launched from the Kennedy … [continue reading]

  • Science

    Astronomy Computer Software Suggestions

    Computer Software Suggestions Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System (Jewel Case) Features: Videos from NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Learn key science concepts, Travel in 3 dimensions through space, Experience 10 … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    McDonald’s Students Straight A

    McDonald’s Students with a straight “A” report card receive: Kindergarten-5th grades – free Happy Meal. 6th-12th grades – free Value Meal. I had emailed McDonalds to verify this information. Their response is basically since each McDonalds is independently owned & … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    Chuck E. Cheese Rewards

    Download, print and track progress with Chuck E. Cheese Rewards Calendars and Behavior Charts for Kids. https://www.chuckecheese.com/activities-and-downloads/ There are over 20 different pdf’s to download. There is a good grades chart to download. Chuck E. Cheese’s program used to be … [continue reading]

  • Homeschool Discount

    Pizza Hut BookIt Program

    Pizza Hut’s BookIt Program Parents set monthly reading goals, and Pizza Hut provides special rewards to recognize children’s reading accomplishments. View their Resources page for program guide, tracking calendars, game pieces like story box and story spinners, and many other … [continue reading]