We discuss four changes that are planned for the ACT and how you can benefit from them.

As a part of genetics we discuss using an ancestry wheel (provided on our site) for students to fill in by talking to family and researching the lives and location of their ancestors.

We discuss how to teach (and give you access to printables) prime meridian, international date line, time zones, U.S. geographic center, U.S. mean population center, longitude, latitude, sun paths, UTC, and sun paths.

Discusses how virtual interactive science labs work and the benefits of these types of labs for students.

We cover basic facts and interesting tidbits on the muscular system and also tell you how to determine if you have a palmaris longus. A graphic printable student lesson and worksheet is also available.

Explains what viruses are and the difference between bacteria and viruses. Also covers common virus-caused diseases and the specifics of the disease COVID-19 and the virus that causes it. Listeners can access a PDF virus lesson for students.

The relationship between the scientific method and lab reports, how to lower the intimidation factor, and how to construct a basic lab report.

Explanation of standardized testing for college admissions and scholarships and discussion of reasons to laser focus on taking the ACT and ditching the SAT.

Discusses the difference between compound microscopes and stereo microscopes and the joy and benefit of using stereo microscopes - students love this! Covers examples of ways to use stereo microscopes in your homeschooling and examples of things to observe, as well as specific brand recommendations.

A discussion of advanced high school level homeschool science classes, CLEP testing for college credit, AP testing for college credit and admissions, AP classes, and homeschool confusion over advanced biology and taking advanced science classes before basic science classes.