Let's apply that knowledge, shall we?

Trevor has been doing Chemistry. His curriculum is specifically by Keller and is called 'Pre Level I Chemistry". Trevor is definitely into science more than just about anything else (though he loves history, too- mainly Story of the World rather than general historical topics). So far we have learned about atoms and how atoms join to form molecules. He's learned that atoms can be neither created nor destroyed but they can change places to form new molecules. He knows this is called a chemical reaction. We've done a couple science experiments and our most exciting one so far was last week when he got to mix various household things to see if they would react or not. His favorite was mixing the baking soda-water solution with lemon juice or vinegar to get a bubbly concoction that mommy was NOT expecting would overflow the cup all over the table.

So anyway, while Rachael and Ariel don't participate in the chemistry lesson, they are always there to help with the experiments (hello.. making molecules from toothpicks and marshmallows? Who wouldn't be there?). So Rachael and Ariel are learning a little bit because Trevor is.

Yesterday we had to run out to the grocery store and we were finished, I was tired and thinking about dinner, kids were all hyper and running around like maniacs. As we walked into the parking lot I exclaimed "I'm a fridge and you're magnets! Stick to me!" so the all linked arms with either me or eachother. Rachael piped up "We're ATOMS!" Trevor said "hey! we're molecules because we are all joined together!" Then when we all got to the car I told them to climb in and Trevor, all excited, said "It's a chemical reaction! first we were with you, and now we're with the car!"

They are so smart! Who needs school when we have life? ;)