Stumbled onto this and I think it could be used as a valuable resource in homeschooling your kid..
The "how stuff works" TV website... Be sure and check it out..
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tech
Friday, May 11, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
learning about the universe
This is a very interesting video about the universe.. It's called
The Universe - 7 Wonders of the Solar System - History Channel
(screenshot)
Thursday, May 3, 2012
learning whats interesting
I want my kids to learn EVERYTHING. I want them to thirst for knowlegde, to question everything, and to know if they don't know the answer the library, and the internet are valuable resources and that if utilized there is NOTHING they can't know with a little research.
But I find myself wanting them to know so much that I cram things down their throat that they could care less about. When they don't care about what it is they are learning, they are less likely to retain that knowledge, and less likely to put effort into it..
I want to teach them about carbon dioxide, and greenhouse gasses, and global warming, but they dont care about that stuff, what they care about is throwing footballs, and fishing. Yes I have boys.. So I guess what I should focus on is ecosystems of a pond, and the science involved in throwing and catching a football..
What are you teaching your child? How are you teaching it? Look forward to hearing from you...
But I find myself wanting them to know so much that I cram things down their throat that they could care less about. When they don't care about what it is they are learning, they are less likely to retain that knowledge, and less likely to put effort into it..
I want to teach them about carbon dioxide, and greenhouse gasses, and global warming, but they dont care about that stuff, what they care about is throwing footballs, and fishing. Yes I have boys.. So I guess what I should focus on is ecosystems of a pond, and the science involved in throwing and catching a football..
What are you teaching your child? How are you teaching it? Look forward to hearing from you...
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