So, for weeks I’ve been talking about how we have been aiming for Homeschool Expo. How our days are just the basics. Math and then work on display boards and projects. Well, and a few other benefits of homeschooling. This week, it all came together.
- 7th grade science project – check!
- 6th grade science project – check!
- 3rd grade science project – check!
- family Hodgepodge science project – check!
- History display board – check!
- children’s notebooks of school work – check!
- goofy, fun slide pile up photo of children – aw – didn’t get to that but it’s time for one!
Eldest girl singing “Fireflies” by Owl City.
Science Fair: The judging will take place and tomorrow I will post results. We’ll enjoy watching two of our talented girls in the Talent Show. Plus, there are cousins in town!
So, for now, I’ll share photos of the completed projects and an accompanying explanation. Would you give them a ribbon?
Third grader‘s Bubble Science. Question: Which makes bigger bubbles? Oh boy did she find out that day. This project was a result of a spontaneous morning of playing in homemade bubble juice.
All kinds of ‘wands’ were used. From paper towel rolls to cookie cutters to hands. A wonderfully sticky mess that everyone joined in on. Nana also taught a bubble pastel, which third grader included in her display.
Sixth grader asked the question, “How is weather measured?”(this photo taken before the conclusion was posted on his board). Following assignments in our Answers in Genesis Weather and Water science text, he made a rain gauge, wind sock and a tornado tube.
He tracked our local weather in his notebook journal. Explained the water cycle all the way to the formation of a tornado. I like how he added ‘fun facts’ on weather. And used his pastel pictures of a storm cloud and tornado from past lessons.
Seventh grader set out to find out which egg substitute works best as a binder. Which results in the best taste? She picked double chocolate cookies as her test recipe. We got to enjoy the results! She says, “Cookies are my joy in life.”
Hodgepodge family science project. This year the science fair includes a family category. So we couldn’t pass that up. Especially since we all enjoyed our unit of study with Answers in Genesis’ Our Universe. We’ve learned about the sun, the moon and its phases, asteroids, meteors, the space program, astronauts and more. We’ve stood outside in the driveway and watched the International Space Station fly over.
The ‘final project’ assignment was to make a solar system model. One day soon I’ll share more pictures of that Saturday morning all the children painted the planets.
With our display we will include the phases of the moon Oreos!
For our family table for Homeschool Expo: The Tapestry of Grace history display board (which I need to get a photo of!) was a joint effort of our middle schoolers. Seventh grader made a time line of 20th century presidents. Sixth grader made a time line of air and space. This one isn’t quite complete because we are still studying this period of time. They have talked of adding the major conflicts and struggles – but that list might be long.
The neat rainbow that three-year-old noticed on the ceiling. “It’s a rainbow, Mama!” And sixth grader said that proves that rainbows are round. Usually we only see part of it. This was reflection of a CD.
Preschoolers: And don’t forget five-year-old and three-year-old! They are each sharing a notebook of their best work this year. Painted handprints, fun projects from Answers for Preschoolers. Plus, five-year-old designed her own display board for our Thanksgiving Tapestry of Grace Unit Celebration. She’ll share that as well.
Here’s a few other highlights from the week. Littlest conquering the big ladder!
New piano books (and notice the solar system model!)
Handicraft – weaving – from an American Girl birthday party
Pastel lesson perfect for upcoming spring breaks – at the beach. To be posted soon!
A signs of spring nature study with the Outdoor Hour Challenge and an unexpected backyard bird visitor – in the house!
Need a cake for a spring celebration? I shared our favorite in my monthly post over on $5 Dinners.
I’m so grateful for homeschooling. For our homeschool group and all the opportunities it offers for moms and children alike.(Psst. Plus, this Mama is grateful these projects are under our belt. Time to celebrate -big time! And settle into finishing up this school year. Spring break ’round the corner too!)
Update! Photos from Homeschool Expo. Click Homeschool Highlights
How was your week?
Looks like you’ve been busy. I’m glad all your projects turned out so well.
Janet W
OH, my! Everyone must have such a sense of accomplishment to see all their hard work so nicely presented. What a lovely way to wrap up some of your studies.
These projects are amazing! You sound like you really like the AiG curricula. I wish I could get my hands on some of their stuff to see how it is. I might have to just suck it up and take the plunge!! Have fun tomorrow!
Wow! Looks like you guys had a very busy week. I love all the projects. I really like the picture of the rainbow on the ceiling, the colors are incredible.
Fabulous!!! I love that little weaving craft; that would be right up Kathryn’s alley, so I may have to figure out how to do it. And I just love your display boards. I don’t think we’ll do them this year, but if start talking them up, maybe the girls would enjoy something like that next year. Would be better if I could recruit a few other families to do the same; a little more motivation. Hmm…
I enjoyed reading about your week~your photos are great! Looks like you enjoyed your science fair. We participated in our science fair this year for the first time and loved it!
Those projects look like so much fun! And I think you’ll love the new piano books. I used to teach & used those books, and loved them.
Wow! What great projects-I think your kids could teach me a thing or two!! Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous projects! Which egg substitute was the best? Thanks for sharing!
It was the flax seed substitute! I T ground flax seed, 3 T warm water.