Category Archives: Science

May. 6, 2019

Kitchen Chemistry: Testing pH Levels with Cabbage

By Gina Munsey

Acids and bases are common knowledge in our culture, so much so that the term litmus test means not simply to test for pH level, but also to make a determination on whether or not something—or someone—is acceptable. It’s interesting … Continue reading →

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Mar. 13, 2019

Build a Working Arm Muscle: A Science Activity Tutorial

By Gina Munsey

An observational approach is terrific for nature study, but doesn’t quite do the trick when it comes to anatomy, does it? It can be challenging to adequately teach about muscles and bones, when all the moving parts all hidden away … Continue reading →

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Nov. 7, 2018

STEM Students Need Literature, Too

By Heather Mills Schwarzen

My second son is a junior this year. STEM subjects come naturally to him. For example, he is currently holding a solid A in calculus, and given the choice between spending an afternoon testing physics laws or digging into Shakespeare, … Continue reading →

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Oct. 5, 2018

A Literature-Based Approach to Homeschooling Science

By Gina Munsey

Sonlight for history, literature, and Bible—sure. But Sonlight for science? Absolutely! A literature-based approach introduces a feast of discovery, allowing elementary- and middle-school students to uncover a wide range of wild and wondrous scientific concepts. Each Science level from A … Continue reading →

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Mar. 13, 2017

How a Literature-based Curriculum Prepares Teens for STEM Careers

By Sarita

What careers would you expect Sonlight students to choose? With a literature-rich curriculum, would you expect them to become missionaries, business people, pastors, or homemakers? Well, many certainly do. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. A literature-based homeschool … Continue reading →

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