Had a brush with bursitis this week and it reminded me how our family used illnesses or accidents for learning. Broken bones, strep throat, or bronchitis provide occasions to delve into anatomy, illness, and well-being at whatever level your child may comprehend. Discuss x-rays, the jobs of medical personnel from techs to surgeons, how vaccines work - or don't - why and how the body succumbs to illness and how to prevent common accidents or injuries.
For instance, if a friend, family member, or neighbor has a broken bone, take a quick peek at Science News for Kids and you'll find an experiment that takes calcium out of a bone, along with book and video recommendations on the skeleton. Dig out a Human Anatomy coloring book or find workbook pages to color. Identify specific bones using the correct Latin nomenclature. Using a current, relevant situation builds interest and aids in comprehension and retention.
Other interestingtopics on Science News are "What is the Appendix Good For" or "The Tell-tale Bacteria."
Check out the Branson Academy Resource page for other cool science sites. Any topic in the news or community opens possibilities for exploration.
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