Hi! Welcome to Funschooling News STEM Edition!
Are you looking for some inexpensive, family-friendly activities that will help make your week a little more fun and interesting?
This week’s learning activities include projects that turn leaves into an really fun learning tool. There’s a lot of chemistry in this issue.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s November’s Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
This week’s learning activities include projects that turn leaves into an really fun learning tool. There’s a lot of chemistry in this issue.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s November’s Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
🍁Leaf Resources on Funschooling & Recreational Learning🍁
YouTube Fall and Leaves Playlist
The videos below, and others, can be found in this playlist.
Preparation of Stomata Slide
Photosynthesis in Leaf Disks Experiment
Use iodine to test a leaf for starch | Plant Physiology | Biology
Science Experiment: Producing electricity from a leaf!!!
Leaf Math & Art
Relaxing Activity: Trace around a leaf on a plain piece of copy paper, then, using a pen, draw enough different sized circles to cover the inside the leaf. Optional: Use different colored pens.
Doodling in Math: Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant
How To Draw Fall Leaves
Relaxing Activity: Trace around a leaf on a plain piece of copy paper, then, using a pen, draw enough different sized circles to cover the inside the leaf. Optional: Use different colored pens.
Doodling in Math: Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant
How To Draw Fall Leaves
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Funschooling News #24 Special Days Edition
Special Days & Holidays For November
Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her November 2018 Special Days Calendar. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, and monthly event and food themes.
November 4: King Tut’s Tomb discovered 1922 – Visit a museum that has Egyptian artifacts. Watch the documentary: In Search Of History – The Mysteries of King Tut
November 5: Doughnut Day – Whip up a batch of Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts, then watch this informative video about the history of donuts: The American History of Donuts – US 101
✅November 6: Election Day (US) – Learning about the history of voting.
November 7: Scientist Marie Curie born 1867 – Watch this Marie Curie Documentary to learn more about her.
🎲November 8: Game Inventor Milton Bradley born 1836 – Read about this businessman and game inventor and play some of the games sold under this brand. Create a game of your own to play.
November 8: STEM & STEAM Day – 5 Ways to Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day – Tips for celebrating the day.
November 9: Berlin Wall opened 1989 – Learn the history of the wall with the documentary: History Channel – Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall and the news report: Nov. 10, 1989: Celebration at the Berlin Wall
November 7: Scientist Marie Curie born 1867 – Watch this Marie Curie Documentary to learn more about her.
🎲November 8: Game Inventor Milton Bradley born 1836 – Read about this businessman and game inventor and play some of the games sold under this brand. Create a game of your own to play.
November 8: STEM & STEAM Day – 5 Ways to Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day – Tips for celebrating the day.
November 9: Berlin Wall opened 1989 – Learn the history of the wall with the documentary: History Channel – Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall and the news report: Nov. 10, 1989: Celebration at the Berlin Wall
November 10: Domino Day – Play with dominoes! Use them as a game or as a tumbling toy. This post has some great ideas.
Video: 25,000 DOMINOES: A Tribute to Domino Day
November 10: Great Wall of China opened to tourism 1970 – Who built the Great Wall of China? Get the facts with the site offered, and with the documentary: National Geographic – The Great Wall of China – Documentary
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Funschooling News #23 STEAM Edition
Hi! Welcome to Funschooling News STEAM Edition!
Are you looking for some inexpensive, family-friendly activities that will help make your week a little more fun and interesting?
This week’s learning activities include projects that turn Pumpkins into an really cool learning tool.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar and November’s Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
This week’s learning activities include projects that turn Pumpkins into an really cool learning tool.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar and November’s Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
Pumpkins Resources
The 3 Sisters: Squash – Pumpkins
Jack O’ Lanterns
Pumpkin growth time-lapse:
From the seed to the mature fruit in 108 days and nights
Pumpkin Carving Tips & Tricks
Professional Pumpkin Carver Jonathan Barwood Gives Carving Advice
Top 15 Best Pumpkin Carvings Ever!
Pumpkin Playlist
Pumpkin Math & Physics
How much math do you think you’d use if you were to grow a giant pumpkin? The first video shows how much work goes into growing one!
What kind of maths would you use to construct a machine that chucks a pumpkin as far as possible?
Giant Pumpkin. Pumpkin Show – Modern Agriculture
The Physics of “Punkin Chunkin”
The idea is to chuck the pumpkin as far as possible.
Pumpkin Playlist
Pumpkin Math & Physics
How much math do you think you’d use if you were to grow a giant pumpkin? The first video shows how much work goes into growing one!
What kind of maths would you use to construct a machine that chucks a pumpkin as far as possible?
Giant Pumpkin. Pumpkin Show – Modern Agriculture
The Physics of “Punkin Chunkin”
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Funschooling News #22 Special Days Edition
Special Days & Holidays For October & November
Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her October 2018 Special Days Calendar and the November Calendar can be found here. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, monthly event and food themes, and more.
Betty Jo and I have created a Special Days Companion filled with 120+ activities you can do as a family during the month of October. To find out more about this wonderful product, click here.
Here are a few of the things on her list and some helpful activities and links:
One of the fun holidays featured during the month of October is Halloween. This resource page has some fun Halloween activities to do, and animals and foods to learn about. This post has informational resources about the history of Halloween.
Not into Halloween? Celebrate the season of Fall with some of the fun activities in the post provided.
Not into Halloween? Celebrate the season of Fall with some of the fun activities in the post provided.
🗽October 28: Statue of Liberty dedicated 1886 – Learn about the Statue of Liberty with the video Statue of Liberty Decoded Why Was it Made? provided in the link.
Watch the YouTube videos: The Statue of Liberty: Building an Icon & Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – 2 minute HD tour
🐈October 29: Cat Day – Start your own cat study in honor of the day! Use the resources in the post provided to help get you going.
🍬October 30: Candy Corn Day – Candy corn has been around for more than 100 years! Learn more about this classic candy. Find out how they are made too!
🎃October 31: All Hollows Eve/Halloween – Learn about Halloween and do some fun activities.
🚪October 31: Knock Knock Jokes Day – Have some fun telling knock knock jokes…and be sure to make up some of your own!
🦃November🦃
🐕November 1:
Cook for Your Pets Day – Have fun planning and making treats and healthy foods for your favorite pet.
November 1: Vinegar Day – Take some time to do one of the 5 fun Experiments with vinegar offered in this post.
Cook for Your Pets Day – Have fun planning and making treats and healthy foods for your favorite pet.
November 1: Vinegar Day – Take some time to do one of the 5 fun Experiments with vinegar offered in this post.
📙November 2: Book Lovers Day – This link will give you access to Free classic ebooks on Project Gutenberg.
November 3: Poet Wm. C. Bryant born 1794 – Listen to Bryant’s works. Learn about the man here.
November 3: Poet Wm. C. Bryant born 1794 – Listen to Bryant’s works. Learn about the man here.
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Funschooling News #21 STEM Edition
Hi! Welcome to Funschooling News STEM Edition!
Are you looking for some inexpensive, family-friendly activities that will help make the rest of your week a little more fun and interesting?
This week’s learning activities include projects that turn toothpicks into an excellent learning tool.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
This week’s learning activities include projects that turn toothpicks into an excellent learning tool.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
How to Demonstrate Engineering Principles | Science Projects
Building a Toothpick Bridge
Check out how strong this bridge is! My Toothpick Bridge
The Spangler Effect – Toothpick Table Tricks Season 01 Episode 45
Toothpick Math
Use toothpicks to do math.
Toothpick Math
Use toothpicks to do math.
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Puzzles help us to solve problems and think more creatively.
If you like these, you can check this pdf out with more puzzles to try.
3 Toothpick Puzzles to Drive You Nuts!!
10 Mind Bending Matchstick Puzzles
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Funschooling News #20 Special Days Edition
Special Days & Holidays For October
Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her October 2018 Special Days Calendar. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, monthly event and food themes, and more.
Betty Jo and I have created a Special Days Companion filled with 120+ activities you can do as a family during the month of October. To find out more about this wonderful product, click here.
Here are a few of the things on her list and some helpful activities and links:
One of the fun holidays featured during the month of October is Halloween. This resource page has some fun Halloween activities to do and animals and foods to learn about.
Not into Halloween? Celebrate the season of Fall with some of the fun activities in this post.
Not into Halloween? Celebrate the season of Fall with some of the fun activities in this post.
🐍October 21: Reptile Awareness Day – Learn about a favorite reptile or choose a lizard from the post offered. Sea Turtles can be found here.
Watch the YouTube video collection on my: Lizards Playlist
📘October 21: Friends of the Library Week – Find out how your library can save you money! Go to the library and find out what they have to offer you. Ask for or arrange a tour.
October 22: Daniel Boone born 1734 – Still Learning Something New offers great resources that include: Biographical information, quotes, printables, an interactive map, pioneer games and more.
🎩October 25: Magic Week Begins – Magic has a long history! Take a bit of time to learn about some of the best magicians of our time and learn a trick or two.
October 26: Frankenstein Day – Read about Mary Shelley’s famous creation.
October 26: National Pumpkin Day – Learn about one of ‘The Three Sisters’, Squash.
October 26: Red Cross Founded 1836.
October 26: National Pumpkin Day – Learn about one of ‘The Three Sisters’, Squash.
October 26: Red Cross Founded 1836.
📚October 27: Tell A Story Day – There are a lot of really fun ways to tell a story, check out this post, and choose a way to tell a story that appeals to you most.
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Funschooling News #19 STEM Edition
Hi! Welcome to Funschooling News STEM Edition!
Are you looking for some inexpensive, family-friendly activities that will help make the rest of your week a little more fun and interesting? This week’s learning activities include projects that turn ordinary apples into extraordinary learning experiences.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
It may seem unusual to think of an apple as the focus of a STEM project, but I assure you, quite a bit can be done with apples that include science, engineering, and the math parts of STEM…and maybe even the technology part too…depending on how you look at it. I’m going to add a little chemistry into the mix this week as well! I hope you enjoy it.
Note: After doing LOTS of apple experiments with my kids and in my programs, I think it’s only fair to let you know that some apples have more iron in them than others, and that can really effect the oxidation experiments. I recommend trying a variety of apples for these types of experiments to truly find ways to stop oxidation. You will also need extra apples to snack on! 😊
Apples are a fun food to study. If you would like to make your own apple study, I offer the following resource pages:
Apple Research Project and Apple Resources
Apple Oxidation & The Scientific Method:
A fun, at-home science experiment
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
It may seem unusual to think of an apple as the focus of a STEM project, but I assure you, quite a bit can be done with apples that include science, engineering, and the math parts of STEM…and maybe even the technology part too…depending on how you look at it. I’m going to add a little chemistry into the mix this week as well! I hope you enjoy it.
Note: After doing LOTS of apple experiments with my kids and in my programs, I think it’s only fair to let you know that some apples have more iron in them than others, and that can really effect the oxidation experiments. I recommend trying a variety of apples for these types of experiments to truly find ways to stop oxidation. You will also need extra apples to snack on! 😊
Apples are a fun food to study. If you would like to make your own apple study, I offer the following resource pages:
Apple Research Project and Apple Resources
Apple Oxidation & The Scientific Method:
A fun, at-home science experiment
Apple Oxidation Experiment
Video: Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
What Happens When Apple Meets Magnet
Apple Math, Engineering, & Technology
Use apples to do math as well!
Here are a couple of videos on how to cut an apple to make something a little more special out of it. The first is a swan and the second is a puzzle.
This is where math, engineering, and technology come together in a really fun way.
I highly recommend that you go to YouTube and put the words: ‘Apple Art‘ into the search box to see some of the amazing and fun things people have done with this ordinary fruit.
Science For Kids With HudsonAlpha: Enzymes & Apple Juice
5 Delicious Apple Hacks
Apple Math, Engineering, & Technology
Use apples to do math as well!
Here are a couple of videos on how to cut an apple to make something a little more special out of it. The first is a swan and the second is a puzzle.
This is where math, engineering, and technology come together in a really fun way.
I highly recommend that you go to YouTube and put the words: ‘Apple Art‘ into the search box to see some of the amazing and fun things people have done with this ordinary fruit.
How to Make an Edible Apple Swan!
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Funschooling News #18 Special Days Edition
Special Days & Holidays For October
Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her October 2018 Special Days Calendar. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, monthly event and food themes, and more.
Betty Jo and I have created a Special Days Companion filled with 120+ activities you can do as a family during the month of October. To find out more about this wonderful product, click here.
Here are a few of the things on her list and some helpful activities and links:
One of the fun food themes featured during the month of October is Popcorn Poppin’. This resource page has some fun ways to use popping corn before and after it’s popped.
🐺October 14: Wolf Awareness Week – Learn about wolves and start a study with the links provided in this post.
Watch the YouTube video collection on my: Wolves Playlist
October 15: I Love Lucy Premier 1951 – Take some time to learn about this classic comedy and watch some old reruns to find out why it was so popular. Maybe it will inspire you to make a funny skit of your own.🕮October 16: Noah Webster born 1758 – In honor of Webster’s birthday, use a dictionary. Go to the suggested post to find some activities that encourage dictionary use in fun ways.
October 16th is also Dictionary Day and Learn A Word Day.
📖October 17: Author Arthur Miller born 1915 – Learn about the accomplishments of this classic screenwriter and playwright. Go to the library and find some of his works. Read The Crucible by Arthur Miller (pdf).
😎October 18: Alternative Fuel Day – Learn about renewable energy. Try: Experiments You Can Do With The Sun
October 19: Author/Illustrator Ed Emberley born 1931 – Learn about this fun and creative children’s author.
👾October 20: Monster Mash Day – This song was in the #1 position…two different years! Have some fun doing the mash and learning about this fun song.
Still Learning Something New has a Monsters post that includes links to videos, treat ideas, quizzes, and other fun stuff.
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Funschooling News #17 STEM Edition
Hi! Welcome to Funschooling News STEM Edition!
Are you looking for some inexpensive, family-friendly activities that will help make your week a little more fun and interesting? This week’s learning activities include projects that put old, clean water bottles to good use.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
Leaky Bottle and Water Pressure
You’ll need a water bottle, water, and a nail for this activity.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
Leaky Bottle and Water Pressure
You’ll need a water bottle, water, and a nail for this activity.
Water Bottle Science Experiments
Here are some more experiments you can do with water bottles. I hope you enjoy them!
Timing
Use a water bottle to do math as well!
Here’s a video that features water bottle trick flips by Dude Perfect
I hope you’ll be inspired to make up your own tricks once you get the hang of flipping water bottles.
Here are some more experiments you can do with water bottles. I hope you enjoy them!
Soda Bottle Rocket Car-Physics of Toys
Homemade Science with Bruce Yeany
Cloud in a Bottle – Science Experiment!
Fun and Easy Science Project! Homeschool Science!
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Timing
Use a water bottle to do math as well!
Here’s a video that features water bottle trick flips by Dude Perfect
I hope you’ll be inspired to make up your own tricks once you get the hang of flipping water bottles.
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Funschooling News #16 Special Days Edition
Special Days & Holidays For October
Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her October 2018 Special Days Calendar. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, monthly event and food themes, and more.
Betty Jo and I have created a Special Days Companion filled with 120+ activities you can do as a family during the month of October. To find out more about this wonderful product, click here.
Here are a few of the things on her list and some helpful activities and links:
One of the animal themes featured during the month of October is Bat Appreciation. This resource page has links to great bat resources. Start your own study!
October 7: Physicist Niels Bohrs born 1885 – Learn about this physicist’s great accomplishments.
Watch the YouTube video collection on my: Niels Bohrs Playlist
October 8: Native American Day – Information about Native American writing, gardening, games and puzzles, and more. ♖October 9: Chess Day – Learn about Chess and play a virtual game.
🥚October 12: Egg Day – Learn about various bird eggs, do some cool egg experiments, and make egg salad in your own special way with the suggestions provided.
⭐October 12: Star Spangled Banner First Sung 1814 – Learn about Francis Scott Key and his famous poem.
🛳October 13: US Navy Established 1775 – Learn about the U.S. Navy.
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Funschooling News #15 STEM Edition
Hi! Welcome to Funschooling News STEM Edition!
Are you looking for some inexpensive, family-friendly activities that will help make your week a little more fun and interesting? This week’s learning activities include projects that put those old CD’s to good use.
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s September/October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
CD Hover Craft
Play with air power!
What You’ll Need: An old CD, hot glue or super glue, a pop-top water bottle cap that covers the hole in the CD, and a large balloon
If you missed the first part of this week’s newsletter that features activities off Still Learning Something New’s September/October Special Days Calendar, you can link to it here. You’ll find a fun activity to do or an interesting topic to learn about each day of the week.
CD Hover Craft
Play with air power!
What You’ll Need: An old CD, hot glue or super glue, a pop-top water bottle cap that covers the hole in the CD, and a large balloon
CD Science Experiments
Here are some more experiments you can do with old CDs. I hope you enjoy them!
Make Rubber Band Powered Car With Recycle CD Disc – DIY Kids Projects
School Science Projects Electric Generator
Here are some more experiments you can do with old CDs. I hope you enjoy them!
Make Rubber Band Powered Car With Recycle CD Disc – DIY Kids Projects
School Science Projects Electric Generator
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Sacred Geometry
Use and old CD to do math as well!
Here’s a video that features a cultural drawing.
Sacred Geometry
Use and old CD to do math as well!
Here’s a video that features a cultural drawing.
Flower of Life : How to Draw One Using a CD/DVD or Compass
Think of some other fun things you can draw using a old CD!
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Funschooling News #14 Special Days Edition
Special Days & Holidays For
September & October
Betty Jo, of Still Learning Something New, has posted the newest version of her October 2018 Special Days Calendar. It has a long list of famous birthdays, historical events, interesting days, monthly event and food themes, and more.
Betty Jo and I have created a Special Days Companion filled with 120+ activities you can do as a family during the month of October. To find out more about this wonderful product, click here.
Here are a few of the things on her list and some helpful activities and links:
One of October’s Fun Food themes is Cranberries. Learn how this fun food is grown and its many health benefits. This post has some educational materials available in it as well.
September 30: Hot Mulled Cider Day – Welcome fall with this seasonal drink.
Watch the YouTube video: Homemade Apple Cider | Thirsty For….
October 1: Model T Ford introduced 1908 – Learn about the history of the Model T. Go to a classic car show in your area.October 2: Farm Animals Day – What does it take to raise a farm animal? Read: Farm Animals Guide to Raising Livestock: Feeding, Housing, Diseases. Visit a petting zoo.
October 3: SOS (distress code) established 1906 – Find out what the SOS code is and how it came to be. Use the code to send messages to another person.
October 3: Butterfly and Hummingbird Day – Start a butterfly study with the resources in this post.
All About Birds: Ruby Throated Hummingbird – How to identify males and females and similar looking birds.
October 4: Cinnamon Roll Day – Make cinnamon rolls with the recipe in this video.
October 4: Cinnamon Roll Day – Make cinnamon rolls with the recipe in this video.
October 5: Physicist Robert Hutchings Goddard born 1882 – Learn about this man’s accomplishments and about gyroscopes. A Playlist can be found here. Make your own gyroscope.
October 6: Mad Hatter Day – Throw a Mad Hatter Party! You can use some of the ideas offered in this Alice in Wonderland Party ideas post.
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