The Wired Homeschool

How to Homeschool Like Ursula Burns – WHS 245

Ursula M. Burns became the first black woman to head a Fortune 500 company when she was appointed CEO of Xerox. She also became the first woman to succeed another…

What Homeschoolers Need to Know About Stadia by Google – WHS 244

Google recently announced a gaming service that requires no console. They've made some big promises about this new product and it looks to be the future of gaming. Michael Prince…

Rob Jensen and Art for Kids Hub [Flashback Episode] – WHS 243

Rob Jensen graduated from BYU with a BFA in Industrial Design. After graduating, he moved to Michigan to work for Ford Motor Company where he designed future cars for 7…

Scratch That Coding Itch with Ryan Swanstrom – WHS 242

Scratch 3.0 was released in January 2019 and includes a number of great new features including the ability to create and play projects on a tablet. Ryan Swanstrom joins me…

How does a whip break the sound barrier? [Video]

You probably already know that the crack from a bullwhip is a mini sonic boom. It's amazing to think that something you can control with your hands can move faster…

7 Mysteries Science Hasn’t Solved [Video]

Despite all the scientific discoveries that have been made in recent history, there's still a lot we don't know about our amazing universe. Olivia Gordon from SciShow shares 7 mysteries…

Homeschooling With Hulu? 10 Documentaries You Can Watch Now – WHS 241

Educational content is available all over the Internet. As streaming services become more popular, more educational documentaries become available to homeschoolers. Previously, I've shared YouTube channels and documentaries on Netflix…

CES 2019 Round-Up WHS – 240

[powerpress] This year at CES, there were a number of themes amid all the tech that was on display. This is the third year in a row I've covered CES…

How Do We Know Black Holes Spin? [Video]

There are many mysteries in our wondrous galaxy. Black holes fascinate many of us and stir our imaginations. They've even been the subject of cheesy family movies. While there is…

This Chemical Changes Color When You Look at It [Video]

Watch as this mysterious chemical changes from one color to another. Why does it do this? The explanation is fascinating! It primarily has to do with the color of light…