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Dr. Robin's School is not only a STEM curriculum for homeschool, it's also a resource for anyone learning about human biology. Dr. Robin is a homeschool mom herself and she loves to share tips on teaching science to kids, incorporating science lessons into everyday life, and making science more fun!

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New Schedule and How to Modify for Your Family!

We are delighted to announce that recommended schedules are now available and can be accessed on this page! Dr. Robin's School has...

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Schedule Coming Soon!

We've had numerous requests for a recommended schedule...and it's coming! The requests didn't come until people started planning their...

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How to Build a Working Vocal Cord Model

Understand how the vocal cords work! Supplies 12 ounce sturdy plastic soda bottle 9" balloon (will be the "diaphragm") 12" balloon (will...

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How to Build a Working Lung Model

Understand how the diaphragm works! Supplies 12 ounce sturdy plastic soda bottle 9" balloon (will be the "diaphragm") 12" balloon (will...

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Wondering What's the Best Place to Start in Dr. Robin's School?

There are so many lessons...where should I start?

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Health from a Science Perspective

This month we're releasing four of the lessons from our new health curriculum into the full site access. They are all intended to be...

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The Limbic System and Frontal Lobe

Your brain is the way it is because it's kept humans alive for a VERY LONG TIME. Understanding how our survival brain works can help us und

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Why I'm Choosing My Curriculum Now

When do you plan your fall? Dr. Robin plans now and here's why...

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Exploring Nutrition and the Human Body

This month's lessons are all about nutrition! They will be released throughout February in order: Intro to Nutrition and the...

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Chat and Color: a Relaxing Anatomy Lesson

Anatomy paper dolls to color!

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Red Blood Cells, Oxygen, and Your Body

This month we're traveling all over your body! Because that's where your oxygen is needed. Follow a Red Blood Cell Follow the Oxygen...

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Setting Up for Easy Homeschool Science

In my last post, I wrote about some of the reasons that teaching science is hard. Today we'll explore the first problem--the set up! My...

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Why Is Teaching Science to Kids SO HARD?

People often assume that teaching science to my own kids is easy for me. Teaching science is literally my job! But when it comes to...

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Extension Activities for Air and Our Bodies

Most of this months' lessons focus on our how bodies get air, use air, and what happens if we can't get enough. Choose from 8 stunning...

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Extension Activities for Movement Lessons

Whether you're inside or outside, this month's lessons are about movement. How does your body sense that you are moving? How do you move?...

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So Many Cells!

It can be hard to understand cells because they are so small. It can help to think about what each type of cell does for us. After...

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