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Teach science with confidence using hands-on experiments your kids will remember.

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If the thought of teaching homeschool science feels intimidating, you’re not alone. Many homeschool parents worry most about high school science, especially labs and experiments.

The good news? You don’t need to be a scientist to raise curious learners.

In this replay, Felice Gurwitz shares practical strategies for making science engaging, hands-on, and enjoyable—from kindergarten through high school. Drawing from decades of homeschooling five children, she explains why science isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about encouraging observation, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Whether you’re teaching elementary science or preparing your teen for biology or chemistry, these tried-and-true ideas will help you build confidence.

You’ll discover:

Science isn’t simply a collection of facts. It’s learning to ask questions, observe carefully, research possibilities, test ideas, and draw conclusions.

Children learn science best when they’re encouraged to investigate rather than simply memorize.

Felice recommends focusing on five essentials:

Many useful science tools can be collected over time, including:

Organizing these supplies into labeled bins makes experiments much easier to complete.

One of the biggest misconceptions about science is that every experiment should “work.”

Sometimes the greatest learning happens when results are unexpected. Those moments teach children how real scientists think, troubleshoot, and revise ideas.

One of Felice’s favorite stories is about her daughter attempting to stabilize hydrogen peroxide for a science fair project.

Instead of dismissing the idea, she allowed her daughter to investigate—and the experience became a lesson in creativity, persistence, and scientific thinking.

Sometimes our children’s curiosity takes them farther than we imagine.

Every homeschool family learns differently.

Some families thrive with textbooks.

Others enjoy unit studies, experiments, projects, and discussion.

The goal isn’t choosing the “perfect” curriculum—it’s helping your children understand how science works and encouraging them to think critically.

Field trips, museums, nature studies, experiments, dissections, and cooperative science labs all give students opportunities to connect concepts with real-world experiences.

Those experiences often become the lessons children remember for years.

Yes. Curiosity, preparation, and a willingness to learn alongside your children are often more valuable than having formal science training.

Hands-on experiences strengthen understanding and help students retain concepts. Many labs can be completed at home with inexpensive materials.

Virtual labs can be helpful, especially when budget or logistics make hands-on work difficult. Many homeschool families combine both virtual and physical experiments.

The best curriculum is one your family will consistently use. Some families prefer textbooks, while others learn best through unit studies and experiments.

The scientific method teaches observation, logical thinking, problem-solving, and how to evaluate evidence—skills that extend well beyond science.

Teaching science at home doesn’t require a laboratory or an advanced degree.

With curiosity, simple materials, and a willingness to learn alongside your children, science can become one of the most rewarding subjects in your homeschool.

Sometimes the best lessons don’t happen when an experiment goes exactly as planned—they happen when your children begin asking better questions.

Author and publisher, Felice Gerwitz of Media Angels, Inc. will discuss tried and true science labs to incorporate science labs within the home – this presentation is taken from her book, Teaching Science and Having Fun.

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