Often curriculum programs package all subjects, including science, together, and your science curriculum is included with the curriculum you purchase. If you do not use this type of curriculum or the science in your curriculum does not suit your child's needs, you can purchase a stand-alone science program, such as Apologia. Workbooks and worksheets can round out your science curriculum. Research your options online or by asking other homeschoolers which science curriculum they use.
An ideal way to learn science is through hands-on activities, which really make science come alive. You can purchase experiments online or through stores and catalogs. You can also get creative and make up your own. Younger children usually enjoy hands-on activities, and even older homeschooling children tend to get involved easily.
Science-related websites abound and make for endless homeschool learning opportunities. Some sites offer free classes, complete with video, photography, audio, visuals and interaction. Museums' and science centers' websites can be excellent places to learn science as well. An Old-Fashioned Education's site offers a multitude of free science resources. Khan Academy's site includes free videos on more advanced science topics, such as biology, chemistry and physics.
As a complement to their learning at home, homeschooling children find vast science learning resources away from home. Go to your local or regional science and nature museums, where you will find special classes and events, some especially designed for homeschoolers. Science fairs and local universities' science events can be excellent places to visit. Science-related field trips, such as outings to planetariums and wildlife centers, are both enjoyable and educational. Even simple nature hikes afford bountiful resources for science learning.
Various types of games, such as board games, can make for educational yet relaxing times. You can find these at standard toy stores or through retailers that sell learning-oriented materials. Using games is a good way to keep the science learning going even during vacations or summer breaks.