Speaking & Media
Bio
Karri J. Iverson is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience inspiring children and families. She and her husband successfully homeschooled their five (now-grown) children. Over the years, Karri has taught in various homeschool programs and co-ops, led Bible studies, and provided guidance to countless parents in their homeschooling journeys. Passionate about curriculum design, she creates educational materials that reflect her love of God’s design. Karri regularly presents workshops at homeschooling conferences and has lectured with the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA). She is the author of The Mystery of Science series published by Bright Ideas Press.
Conference Workshops
Karri’s background as a homeschooling mother of five with a summa cum laude degree in elementary education makes her an incredibly credible and relatable voice for an audience of educators including homeschool parents and classroom teachers. Karri offers workshops for kids too!
Science in the Kitchen, Science in the Bathroom, Science in the Car
Baking cookies creates a mixture; making ice cubes changes the state of matter, and feeding the dog is an opportunity for a biology lesson. Science, and the opportunities to teach it, are everywhere around us. Learn practical tips for keeping your eyes open to the many ways God has designed our lives and the science to back it up, whether you’re in the kitchen, bathroom, yard, or car. Join veteran homeschooling mom and the author of the Mystery of Science series, Karri Iverson, to learn tips and tricks for putting it all together.
I’ll Do It Later, and I’m Not Qualified to Teach It
(And other excuses we use to avoid hard subjects)
Can you overcome self-doubt and lack of experience to teach the harder subjects like pre-algebra, chemistry, or English literature? Instead of putting it off, find out what your options are! Karri Iverson, veteran homeschooling mom and author of The Mystery of Science series, will share how she’s used resources available to teach her kids through high school.
Keep the Plates in the Air
How do you juggle it all- instruments and sports, appointments and co-op? Much less to say your actual homeschooling, especially with learners of different ages and abilities? Join veteran homeschooler, professional organizer, and author of the Mystery of Science series, Karri Iverson, to learn tips and tricks for pulling it all together.
20 Amazing Animals That Showcase God’s Design
God’s power and majesty are evident in all of creation, from the tiniest bacteria to the massive blue whale. Did you know the mantis shrimp’s punch can break glass? Or that the robin’s song is distinct from the sparrow’s? A whale not only communicates with sounds waves, but those waves can travel for thousands of miles! These amazing animals didn’t happen by chance, they were created by God. Discover how learning about the world around us points to God’s character and power, drawing us into authentic worship, even in our homeschooling! Join veteran homeschooling mom and The Mystery of Science author, Karri Iverson, for an exciting exploration of unique wonders- each pointing to our Creator.
Pics or It Didn’t Happen: The Power of a Science Lab Journal
Lab journals play a powerful role in both the academic and spiritual growth of students. As homeschool parents, we can foster curiosity, reflection, and intentionality in young learners. A lab journal not only accomplishes these goals but also serves are a record-keeping tool. Join veteran homeschooling mom and The Mystery of Science author, Karri Iverson, as she demonstrates how lab journals help prepare students for higher level courses, while recognizing God’s design and order in nature.
Calling All Scientists: Ages 10-17
Join Karri Iverson, veteran homeschooling mom, teacher, and author of The Mystery of Science, for an exciting workshop that includes hands-on learning in biology, physics, and chemistry. Watch acids and bases change color, identify states of matter, and explore the unique characteristics of dry ice. Participate in a sheep pluck (heart, lungs, and trachea) dissection to explore how lungs inflate and oxygen moves through the body – an amazing example of how God designed our body systems to work together. Students track their experiments in a lab journal (parents- yes, this counts for science!). Come ready for science with an emphasis on the Creator!
Podcast & Media Features
Training Them Wisely Episode 107: Why is a Biblical Worldview Important for Kids?
I’m excited to host Karri J. Iverson on our podcast today. I met her in Ohio at a conference that we were both at when I was looking for a science curriculum for my kids. My twelve year old calls this the “fun science curriculum” which I love hearing him say!
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Episode 54 of The Mystery of History
Have you heard? Our publisher, Bright Ideas Press, has just released The Mystery of Science! We are so excited to see this new addition to the Bright Ideas family. Designed for 4th-8th grade, the first book in the series, Biology, is available now and will soon be followed by physics, chemistry, and more! Join me today for an introduction to The Mystery of Science and a personal interview with the author (and my good friend) Karri Iverson. To get your copy of The Mystery of Science: Biology, please visit Karri’s website: TheMysteryofScience.com.
Episode 73- The Mystery of Science: Physics with Karri Iverson
As promised, my publisher (Bright Ideas Press) has just released a new title in The Mystery of Science Series by Karri Iverson. The new title is dedicated to Physics—for 4-8th graders but is easy to tweak for students younger or older than that. With the prior release of The Mystery of Science—Biology, this new series has been well received by the market and is sure to become a treasure in your home library. Remaining true to the values of Bright Ideas Press, this series is accurate and affordable; easy to use; fun; engaging; and written from a biblical worldview. Please join me in welcoming Karri back to our podcast. To get your copy of The Mystery of Science: Biology or Physics, please visit Karri’s website: www.TheMysteryofScience.com.
The Mystery of Science with Karri Iverson: The Kevin Crater Show
Karri Iverson and I discuss homeschooling, and her new curriculum, The Mystery of Science. Find it at themysteryofscience.com. Find more about the show at kevincrater.com
Booking Inquiries
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