Category Archives: Science

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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Jan. 17, 2018

8 Homeschool Science Tips from a Mom Who Skips the Experiments

By Christy Herbert

I have to admit that at first I was hesitant about Sonlight Science. I have a background in science, and I wanted a program that would inspire my kids to love it as much as I do.  Now that I've … Continue reading →

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May. 19, 2017

Help for the Homeschool Mom Who Hates Science Experiments

By Amber Smith

It is 3:15 pm. School should be wrapping up, and yet I am covered in the contents of the junk drawer—not the little one that has pencils and vitamins. No, I am in the Drawer of Lost Causes.  (I am … 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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