This episode is a discussion of the power of 20 minute consistency over time.

Homeschool Moms Science Podcast

The Miracle of 20 Minute Consistency

This episode covers the concept of teaching math and science differently for two groups of students: 1. students who will likely be math or science college majors, and 2. students who may attend college but will likely not be math or science majors, and students who will likely not attend college.

Math! For "Non-Math" Students

Adequately preparing for the ACT test is a massive undertaking. However, this one tip, implemented well, can yield a significant improvement in a student's score.

This 1 ACT Prep Tip Can Boost Score 1-5 Points

Discusses Newton's three laws of motion and how to teach them to students.

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

In this episode we discuss techniques for effective note-taking and studying.

Learning How to Learn

In this episode we discuss these one semester classes and how they prepare students for high school science classes: Pre-Anatomy & Physiology, Pre-Biology, Pre-Chemistry, and Pre-Physics.

The "Pre" Classes for 6th - 9th Grade Students

We discuss viable options for hard-working average to above average homeschooled athletes to get sports scholarships.

College Sports for Homeschooled Students

Discusses how a typical homeschool online class works and how students and families can benefit from online classes.

Online Classes - Benefits & How They Work

We discuss four changes that are planned for the ACT and how you can benefit from them.

The ACT - 4 Upcoming Changes You Can Benefit From

As a part of genetics we discuss using an ancestry wheel (provided on our site) for students to fill in by talking to family and researching the lives and location of their ancestors.

An Ancestry Wheel for Your Family

We discuss how to teach (and give you access to printables) prime meridian, international date line, time zones, U.S. geographic center, U.S. mean population center, longitude, latitude, sun paths, UTC, and sun paths.

Prime Meridian, Time Zones, Summer Solstice & More

Discusses how virtual interactive science labs work and the benefits of these types of labs for students.

Our New Virtual Interactive Labs

Discusses the importance of science labs in getting students excited about science. Also covers our new virtual interactive science lab.

Our New (and Very Cool) Virtual Interactive Lab

We cover basic facts and interesting tidbits on the muscular system and also tell you how to determine if you have a palmaris longus. A graphic printable student lesson and worksheet is also available.

Do You Have a Palmaris Longus?

Explains what viruses are and the difference between bacteria and viruses. Also covers common virus-caused diseases and the specifics of the disease COVID-19 and the virus that causes it. Listeners can access a PDF virus lesson for students.

Homeschool Science Lesson: Viruses & COVID-19

Hosted by a homeschool dad / former college professor. The purpose of this podcast to encourage and equip homeschool moms to teach science (6th - 12th grade) and to make it interesting and enjoyable for students (and mom). Some topics include: order of science classes, prep for ACT, teaching college prep vs. "non-science" students, labs and lab reports, lots of stories from teaching thousands of university and homeschooled students, teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy & physiology, Q and A's with homeschool moms, and much more.