When I was in high school, I really gave my chemistry and biology teachers a run for their money. I was all attitude and had very little interest in science - barely paid any attention. In college, I hardly got through my required biology class - I think I ended up with a "C". So it would only make sense that God would bless me with a home schooled child who loves science. Especially since he seems set on NOT following a curriculum. Instead he wants to select a topic to learn about and then leaves it up to good 'ole mom to figure our a lesson plan.
Our topic this week is the Periodic Table of Elements. Why this? Well, there is a picture of the table on his science book; however, no information in his science book on it.
Today we discussed matter, atoms, molecules, elements and the scientist who developed the Periodic Table of Elements - Dimitri Mendeleev. By the grace of God I was able to find an amazing website which has videos with information on each of the elements- including some great science experiments. We watch the video on Hydrogen today.
I have some great home experiments which entail mixing different elements to see the reaction. One experiment will allow him to make his own rubber ball out of borax, cornstarch, glue and water.
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