The Library: A (practically) unlimited source for Science materials

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Marcy, our Crew Leader that hosts the weekly TOS Blog Cruises, has posted a list of upcoming topics/questions.  I was really excited when I saw this question “What’s your favorite science resource?”

The first thought that went through my head was Schlessinger Media.   I discovered educational DVD’s produced by Schlessinger media at my local library.  I am sure that if you searched the web you could find the website and maybe even order some great DVD’s but I love just checking them out for free from my library. 

I use these videos as supplements.  I especially love the All About Series for grades K-4.  My girls loved them. When the girls were younger, I would search the library for DVD’s to match the topics in the science curriculum.

My second thought for my favorite resource is even broader: the library.  My library has “theme packs” and I would sit on the floor and flip through them looking for specific science related topics.  I still browse the non-fiction shelves for books for Supergirl. 

The library is a rich resource for materials to supplement science.  It is the first place I go to to find books that we need to deeper explore a topic.  It is the first place I check when I want to get science related DVD’s.

Now I feel the need to schedule a trip to my local library to see what new science dvd’s and science books I can find.

“What’s your favorite science resource?” will go live March 13th.  In the meantime you can check out past Blog Cruise topics at the TOS Homeschool Crew Blog.

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  1. LexiMarch 13, 2012 at 9:32:00 PM PDT

    That's wonderful that your library is such a wonderful resource. Ours is utterly awful! My favorite science resource might be Amazon....if only it weren't so expensive : )

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