Curated OER
Apples: Family and Consumer Science
Learning to cook and making good food choices are extremely important life skills. Seventh graders explore food science in relation to health and nutrition, by conducting several experiments on apples. Websites, movies, and instructional...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Explorer: An Exploratorium at Home Book
Over 30 simple, interactive, experiments can be found on the Exploratorium site. This museum, based out of San Francisco, presents each experiment with a list of materials, a short procedure, and the scientific reasoning behind the...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Exploring Nature
This article gives some excellent ways we can engage our children in exploring and learning about nature.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Discovering Science at Home
Parents are the primary teachers! But how do you teach Science at home? Create your own science center. Here are some great ideas to get started.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands?
Washing your hands is the easiest way to keep germs from spreading and keeping yourself healthy during flu and cold season. Find out when you should be washing your hands and learn hints for getting your hands as clean as they can be.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Rocks
Tool for finding nature centers, outdoor events and activities, and services like equipment rentals, campgrounds, and tour guides. Learn how exploring nature helps improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of children and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Facs: Communication
This lesson will engage students in discovery learning. Through various tasks, 6th graders will learn the characteristics and challenges in daily family life that may be experienced when living independently. Communication skills are...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Importance of Washing Hands
This site from the Center for Disease Control provides an explanation of why it is important to wash your hands and the consequences if you don't. Also provides step-by-step directions of hand washing.
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Science
There are many activities available for families to promote science education in the community. This sites lists opportunities to do just that!
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Science in the Home Activities
You don't need to be a science teacher in order to teach science at home! This site has a great list of activities along with everything you will need to conduct them.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source: Building Self Esteem
KidSource offers a brief article with useful tips for parents on how to help a child with low self-esteem.
Children's Discovery Museum
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Bubble Domes
Try making your own bubbles at home, helping with learning about math and science.
Other
Staten Island Children's Museum: Bugs and Other Arthropods [Pdf]
Here are some fun family projects to do at home involving bugs.
Other
Staten Island Children's Museum: Garden Terrace: All About Plants and Seeds [Pdf]
Use this guide and some everyday materials to learn about plants and start your own garden.