This episode covers the concept of teaching math and science differently for two groups of students: 1. students who will likely be math or science college majors, and 2. students who may attend college but will likely not be math or science ma
Adequately preparing for the ACT test is a massive undertaking. However, this one tip, implemented well, can yield a significant improvement in a student's score.
In this episode we discuss these one semester classes and how they prepare students for high school science classes: Pre-Anatomy & Physiology, Pre-Biology, Pre-Chemistry, and Pre-Physics.
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.
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.
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 thing
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
Covers the sequence and structure of homeschool science in grades 1 through 8, lab manuals, and how to handle science differently in the middle school years. Also discusses the value and use of a stereo scope in grades 1-8.
Greg Landry introduces himself, tells the story of meeting his wife in NICU, and gives some background / origin story to his interest in science and his experience teaching college students and homeschooled students. He also discusses topics (a