I’ve been working with homeschool families for awhile. Many folks are uncomfortable doing lab. It’s February. Have you done any experiments? Where to start? If you use Apologia, start with the experiments in the Modules. Many families do those experiments exclusively. Fine. Let’s branch out just a bit. Try some candy labs: M&M Genetics, Gummy Bear Osmosis, or Reading DNA. I’m betting your kids will love candy labs. Now, what about a few labs for squeamish people? Try Cell Membrane Bubble Lab, Create a Baby Lab, or The Lynx eats the Hare. Yes, these are legitimate labs. Be sure to use a microscope and sketch slides. Ideally, you should dissect a frog, too. However, dissecting might be a bridge too far if you are intimidated by labs in general. Ask me how I know. In that case do a paper frog dissection. Try a few labs! They enrich your teen’s science experiment.
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