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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

My Next Science Extravaganza: Botany!

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*I try not to post too many entries in a day. Can you all deal with two today?*

Remember "Rocks on the Brain" from last week? Then there was "More Rocks on the Brain" to follow that. Geology was my first experience teaching in our home school co-op. I mentioned I had another coming up, and so I begin the journey!

This time, I'm working with the 9-12 year olds. *grin* I'm going to enjoy this, I think.

You'll never guess what I found! I found an experiment that looks like we could do it within our time frame. Now, do we NEED to know how to extract DNA from plants? (I think we might!) *grin*

Extracting DNA From Anything Living

I'd love your comments, by the way! What kinds of fun, quick, short experiments have you enjoyed? It's the same kind of deal as last time. About an hour and twenty minutes. A general survey sort of thing for all things botanical.

Ready for some fun????

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lahbluebonnet

What will they think of next? =) This type of science is beyond what I've ever taught, so I'm not sure what to suggest! LOL I'm sure you'll find the type of stuff you're looking for!
Blessings,
Laurie

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BChsMamaof3

That looks like a really fun experiment! I just saw your comment on my nature blog tonight that you were looking for botany ideas. Sorry I didn't respond earlier, I haven't been over there for a while :) We haven't done to many experiments that would be quick so I'm really glad you have found one that will work for you!
Have fun with your group,
BChsMamaof3

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CrossView

I'm just here for the co-op class lesson! =P

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - You know. . .

Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen

Virtual co-op is sounding better and better! *lol*

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