Science Resources
There are so many great resources for homeschooling your child in science. If you’re looking to teach your child about the scientific method, properties of matter, plants and animals, or even just how the human body works, there are tons of resources available. Here is a list of some of our favorites that can help you teach your child about science.
General Science Resources
- GeologyRocks – Geology information site, which includes tutorials, articles, questions and answers, pictures and a forum to interact with geologists
- Khan Academy – Science – Free online science classes, middle school, high school, AP classes
- Volcanoes
- Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars? – The Science Game – Test your knowledge of math and science as you work your way to the million dollar level! Although the questions you will answer are real, the money, unfortunately, is not. Sorry!
Anatomy Resources
- Human Anatomy On-line – interactive and educational views of the human body.
- Khan Academy – Anatomy – Free online science classes, middle school, high school, AP classes
Astronomy Resources
- ASTRONOMICCA – Here the theme is the Universe. Some posts explain astrophysical concepts and theories, other describe astronomical observations and models.
- Astronomy for Kids from Science Kids – free games, fun facts, cool quizzes, amazing videos, science fair projects and more!
- Eric Weisstein’s World of Astronomy
- PhysLink – physics and astronomy online education and reference
Biology Resources
- Biology from Answers In Genesis – creationist biology
- Creation Biology – Creation biology is the study of biological processes and organisms, while operating under the assumption that God created life on Earth.
- Dissection 101: Dissection Resources for Classroom Use – PBS – several online dissections such as frog, shark, earthworm and more.
Chemistry Resources
- Chem 4 Kids – a great site for learning to understand the principles of chemistry
- ChemiCool – Chemicool Periodic table and other chemistry information.
- Elements Database – a Periodic Table database with description of all the elements and images to use in school projects and research work. Elements database also features Periodic Table Quiz and Chemistry Hangman Game to test your knowledge.
- Eric’s Treasure Trove of Chemistry – pick a term and find out more
- Lenntech periodic table of elements – a detailed chart that assists you in finding information on separate elements
- Mr. Guch’s Cavalcade o’ Chemistry – Chemistry help for students and labs, worksheets, and activity resources for parents
- Periodic Table of the Elements
- WWW Chemistry Guide – comprehensive and evaluated guide to web sites related to chemistry and the chemical industry. Its mission consists in collecting and independently annotating all useful chemistry sites.
Physics Resources
- Eric’s Treasure Trove of Physics – pick a term and find out more
- Light and Matter – physics and astronomy resources – Downloadable physics textbook series, and a planetarium applet.
- PhysLink – physics and astronomy online education and reference
- The Wonders of Physics