by Pandia Press | Mar 14, 2019 | Author: Dahlia Schwartz, Guest Post, Pi Day, REAL Science Odyssey, Resources
[Originally published March 14, 2018]You probably first encountered pi as I did: in elementary or middle school math, where it played a mysterious role in equations for the area and circumference of a circle. I had never encountered a number like pi, and the presence...
by Pandia Press | Feb 17, 2019 | Author: Lisa Greenhut, Guest Post, History, How-to Homeschool, Resources
History learned through LEGO® you say? YES! LEGO is a great way to explore history. From archaeology and cultures to geography and map skills, you can incorporate LEGO to grab your child’s attention and help them learn about the past. (If you’re also...
by Pandia Press | Nov 26, 2018 | Author: Lisa Greenhut, Guest Post, History Odyssey, Resources
In part 1 and part 2 of our Homeschool How-to museum series, we discussed tips for using museum visits to enhance your child’s homeschool experience, as well as some fun ways to keep your child engaged while at the museum. But what if the museum you’d really like to...
by Pandia Press | Nov 26, 2018 | Author: Lisa Greenhut, Guest Post, How-to Homeschool, Resources
This Homeschool How-to is the first of three articles about using museums in your homeschool. Part 2 will be about how to effectively use museum exhibits, while Part 3 will discuss how to use museum resources and “virtual visits.” The word “homeschool” is misleading....
by Pandia Press | Oct 11, 2018 | Author: Maggie Martin, Guest Post, History Odyssey, Resources
When you think about makerspaces, do you consider their usefulness for learning history and language arts? Like most people, you probably associate makerspaces with STEM education. Make no mistake, makerspaces are an excellent way to extend learning in STEM subjects....
by Pandia Press | Oct 11, 2018 | Author: Maggie Martin, Guest Post, REAL Science Odyssey, Resources
Have you thought about creating a makerspace to foster STEM learning in your homeschool? With the increasing emphasis placed on STEM education, many educators in both school and home settings are using makerspaces to enrich learning. Whether you’re just hearing about...
