There is a lot of memory work involved in learning basic science facts. Just as they must know their multiplication tables, these facts are also considered essential for a well educated person to know. Here is a ready list of science facts that can be used as filler when you are not ready to start a whole new lesson, but at the same time want your homeschool students to be gainfully occupied for a while.

Names and Order of Planets in the Solar System

While there may have been some confusion in the exact number of planets there seem to be in the solar system recently, it is a good idea for your homeschool students to learn the names and order of planets. This could be extended to include the satellites, comets and dwarf planets as they go into higher grades.

Names of Organs in the Human Systems

It is a good idea to have them draw out and label the organs in human organ systems to give them a better grasp of how their bodies function. The digestive system is a good place to start, add in the circulatory system, muscular system, endocrine system, excretory system and you have a few hours of busy work ready for them.

Elements of the Periodic Table

Have them memorize a group at a time so as not to overwhelm them. Once they have the names down pat you can increase the difficulty level to include the atomic numbers and atomic masses for the elements as well. It may seem like a great deal, but remember it is not necessary for them to learn everything in one go.

Newton’s Laws of Motion

If they are going to be active with science experiments around the homeschool classroom, and I sure hope that they are, it’s a good idea for them to know about the basics of the Laws of Motion. This will help them predict what is likely to happen in hypothesis’ that they are working on with more ease. They are the most used laws in everyday and it would be a good ability for them to be able to identify them in real life.