Science help

[grasspigeons]

After a surprising turn of events I've found myself homeschooling an 8 year old whilst we hunt for a school and it could be some time. Does anyone have any tips or know some good resources for science pitched at the level.

We love love love mystery science. Plenty of free lessons for you to try out before paying.

Thank you - I'll take a look. It's all a bit daunting at the start.

There are loads of great fun science things you can do with kids this age ! At this age, I'd focus on exploring the world and encouraging and supporting natural curiousity rather than worrying about ticking boxes on a curriculum. As you are planning to home educate only in the short term, I'd suggest making the most of the flexibility and free time that this offers and prioritising trips and visits, and practical activities. This takes the pressure off you and allows you to get the most out of your home-ed time. Have you joined local home-ed networks so you can go to groups and workshops? If you're near a big town there are often group educational workshops organised eg at science museums.

There will be many years of classroom education ahead for box-ticking, so just enjoy yourselves for now. Here are some starters:

British Science Week free resource packs - November 2018. Look out for supporting events/activities which should be listed on the site.

James Dyson Foundation Challenge Cards - fun engineering activities.

STEM Learning Primary Science resources

Science Museum London - home education days

Home Education - Science facebook group for resource sharing.

Have fun!

I agree with NewElthamMum! Ask around - including among local home ed families. There may be science museums or workshops worth going to, or just get out and explore the world in your usual way and the questions will come. Then use the internet or the library to help your child find the answers to their million and one questions.

Whizz Pop Bang magazine!

Google for Science or STEM or STEAM Festivals in your area.

There are lots of resources out there. Make the most of it is my go to piece of advice.
Science is a interesting subject. Right now the focus should be on learning about the world and answering questions. Priorities are also important.
Join a local homeschool group for ideas and inspiration. Talk with other parents. Get out there and explore the world. Buy science books and discuss areas of science.
Visit museums and attend workshops.