Lyrical Life Science, Vol. 1: Bacteria to Birds

Here's the song that started it all:

The Scientific Method

to the tune of "Dixie"

Oh, what do you think a scientist does
To solve a problem found because
Many scientists are scientists
'Cause they're great problem solvers

There is a systematic way
They go about 'most every day
It's methodical and it's logical
The scientific method

Chorus:
A way to solve a problem, a way, a way
The scientific method is a way to solve a problem
A way, a way, a way to solve a problem
A way, a way, a way to solve a problem

It may not seem important to you
But the first thing that they always do
Is state the problem or ask a question
So, they know just what they're after

Then they review everything involved
that might help get the problem solved
By reading, researching
And gathering information...

Singing these songs is an easy way to learn about smaller but important aspects of life science. For example, you'll learn about the function and structure of bacteria when you sing:

Oh Bacteria

to the tune of "Oh Susannna"

Oh lacking any nucleus, you do have a cell wall
You live in water, air, and soil, and anywhere at all
You reproduce by fission, and you do so very fast
And under harsh conditions in an endospore you last

Chorus:
Oh bacteria, though simple and so small
Without you ecosystems would not function well at all!

For decomposing things that die, a saprophyte we need
But some are parasitic, on a living host will feed
For taking nitrogen from air, and fixing it into
The soil for plants to use, I'm sure they're all grateful to you

Chorus:
Oh bacteria, though simple and so small
Without you ecosystems would not function well at all!

A little three year old sang one of our songs while sitting in a shopping cart at the grocery store. We don't think she understood what she was singing, but she surely caused a stir at the check out line! So, by all means, let the little ones listen to these songs so they will become familiar with the words when they formally study them later.