Monday, January 23, 2012

How Does A Homeschooler Change A Light Bulb?

This was too cute to pass up.
Q: How does a home schooler change a light bulb?

A
: First, mom checks out three books at the library on electricity, then the kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and do a skit based on his life. 


Next, everyone studies the history of lighting methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles. 


Then, everyone takes a trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99 and pay with a five-dollar bill. 


On the way home, a discussion develops over the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five-dollar bill. 


Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches dragged from the woods, the light bulb is installed. 


And there is light.