Author: bcmuslimhomeschool
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Fun Projects, basic Electronics
The kids made a flashlight and traffic light model. Projects like this help to learn about Electronic basics (battery, wires, LEDs). It is interesting, fun and keeps them busy. The instructions were pretty easy for 8-12 years old, they don’t need much adult help. The kit had Sanding paper to make the pieces fit into…
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STEAM Challenges-1
Listing some STEAM challenges that the kids enjoyed a lot, super fun and educational. Good for Applied Design, Skills and Technology. Lego Bridge Challenge: Build a bridge with given Lego pieces, and the bridge has to pass over a paper sheet (simulating water) without touching it. Test by how many stones (or weights) could be…
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Homeschooling vs Online Schooling in BC, Canada
There are three main options for schooling in BC: Brick and Mortar School, Online Learning and Homeschooling. This post will compare Online Learning vs Homeschooling. The terms Homeschooling and Online Learning are often used interchangeably, but there are differences: No. Topic Homeschooling Online Learning 1 Report Cards or Certificate No report cards (grades K-9) or…
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Epoxy Resin crafts
Adult supervision required.
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Easy kids Busy
Using cutting and pasting to create art!
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Lego Maze, Marble Run
Fun to make, good for Applied Design, Skills and Technology.
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Free Certificate with Library Account
TinkerCad is a free (email address needed) online 3-D modelling program. No download required. You can complete Linkedin Learning course (with Library account) and get a certificate. The above certificate was for my Grade-5 homeschooler. It was so enjoyable that I did the course as well! Links:
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Growing Grass
Easy to maintain as grass doesn’t die easily. Sadly mouse ate our grass.