Chemistry Books You Absolutely Need
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Chemistry Books You Absolutely Need

We are a book family so you know I had to include a list of great chemistry books that you should probably own. Or at least have on hand for an excellent homeschool chemistry unit study. I wouldn’t necessarily buy all of these books – that would depend on how much your child is interested….

Make a Spectrometer for Chemistry
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Make a Spectrometer for Chemistry

Imagine a world in which fire, air, water, and earth were considered ‘the elements’. A world in which we didn’t know about oxygen or the role it plays. When people scoffed at the idea of atoms or tiny things you couldn’t see. Sounds much different than what we know and see today, right? But this…

Harry Potter Inspired Amortentia (Love Potion)
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Harry Potter Inspired Amortentia (Love Potion)

 This Harry Potter love potion doubles as a science experiment and a yummy treat. Learn about acids and bases with a bit of potion making fun. Combine little glass bottles, a tasty drink, and Harry Potter and we’ve got a good afternoon for the kids.  Make it a science project and you’ve got a happy…

5 Ways to Introduce the Periodic Table of Elements
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5 Ways to Introduce the Periodic Table of Elements

Do you try to introduce concepts well before necessary so it doesn’t seem like such a new topic?  I’ve noticed this trend and I really like it.  Royal (7) just started multiplication – a very very basic multiplication.  But this way, when he really needs to learn it, it won’t be this completely new concept. …