In the July-August 2008 Issue of Home Education Magazine, columnist David H. Albert writes that
a student may not know much about chemistry, but other equally important lessons accompany  the study.

He begins his story by telling us that his daughter Meera reminded him that the purpose was not to learn chemistry, but to take chemistry, and to get an “A”.

Of course you will want to hear how David’s story ends up.  You can do so by visiting here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.

Linda Schaffer shares some green ideas for using recycled containers for fun science projects. She states:

When it comes to the environment, small actions create big changes. As parents and models, we influence the decisions of our children, who, in turn, can make a difference in the future health of our planet. Most homeschoolers have used recycled materials or common substitutions to help teach science when they didn’t have what they needed. When a found object will do the trick, why spend the money or natural resources to buy a specialty item from a supply company?

To get several great ideas for recycled science, visit here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.

Sue Smith-Heavenrich gives advice on how to make inks and dyes from common fruits and vegetables. She writes:

We’ve all heard the adage “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But what about grass stains, strawberry blotches and yellow smears of dandelion on a perfectly white T-shirt?

In any nomral home such things would call for pre-soak and a tough laundry detergent. Not in our house. Strawberry-stained knees on blue jeans are more likely to generate speculation on how to capture such color on pater. Or yarn.

You will want to purchase this issue to learn how Sue has followed her passion to paint a rainbow.You can visit here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.

Kristi Scorcio doesn’t think she can stomach dissecting a cow’s heart and eyeballs. Find out how she endures the ordeal. She tells us:

There I was, sitting in the driver’s seat of tour old red Buick LeSabre, hading back up Highway 63, with a cow heart and two cow eyes in the trunk. For a reasonably sane woman, this was unusual enough, but since I have alway been ole faint-at-the sight of blog Kristi, it seemed especially odd.

If you have ever felt the same way, you won’t want to miss Dissection 101. You can visit here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.

In her Home Education Magazine July-August 2008 Good Stuff column, Becky Rupp writes that
whether you buy them or make them yourself, the learning is endless - and lots of fun - when you use playing cards.

She states:

There’s near-endless (and highly educational) fun to be had with nothing more than an inexpensive pack of playing cards, which versatile piece of homeschool equipment can turn a miserable rainy day into a marathon of Slapjack, Go Fish, War, Hearts, and Crazy Eights. The rues for all of these (and more) can be found online.

For a review of many different games, Visit here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.

in her July-August The Homeschool Kitchen column in HEM, Christine shares a few of her favorite grilling recipes to help you and your family enjoy the opportunities that grilling provides.

You won’t want to miss Christine’s grill tips and recipes for Change-out Turkey Burgers, Grilled Zucchin and more.

Visit here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.

In the July -August 2008 Issue of Home Education Magazine, Carol Alexander shows you how to use beloved books to encourage learning in many ways–no study guide necessary.

My entire homeschool career, we have operated on a shoestring. The little bit of money I have each year goes more for supplies than curriculum. Over he last 15 years, however, I’ve discovered many chap and free ways to educate my children. One is the unit study approach, using literature.

To learn more visit here to purchase a copy of the July-August 2008 issue of HEM (link is on the bottom left) or you can subscribe to the magazine here.