There are 17 National Laboratories. Do these labs have science resources? Yes—but they are highly specialized. The question is whether or not any of these resources are useful to home-school families. Maybe? For example, Oak Ridge National Lab offers a newsletter. If your teen is interested in fusion energy, superconducting magnets, or high heat flux, you’re in luck! The May newsletter has a solar pizza oven project. Yes, we’ve all see this project; however the directions and adaptations are fairly sophisticated. (Focus on insulation or testing variables.)
Do you have an exceptional student? I have taught a few. One student, Jacob, wanted to explore string theory. He was eleven. I’m not sure I was aware of string theory when he asked me about it. Does your child quiz you regularly about sundry topics, such as particle accelerators? Let your prodigy click on a few sites, such as Fermilab or Los Alamos. National Labs have outreach programs. If you have a lab nearby, make contact. Who knows? Your teen may want to take part! In any case, the videos and links might open up new avenues of student for your bright teen.
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