Real Science Experiments: 40 Exciting STEAM Activities for Kids
Take your scientific exploration to the next level with real experiments for kids ages 8 to 12
Here's a hypothesis you can prove: science is a ton of fun! These science experiments for kids give you the opportunity to test this theory using 40 exciting activities that teach you all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math―the full STEAM package!
From microscopes and candle-powered boats to insect mind control and hydroponics, these science experiments for kids offer a hands-on approach to scientific discovery. Each of these engaging and repeatable experiments give you the chance to get up-close, personal, and creative with all kinds of amazing ideas that will show you how to be a real scientist.
This collection of science experiments for kids includes:
STEAM for you―Take STEAM learning into your own hands with awesome, easy-to-do science experiments for kids that are perfect for doing at home. Science made simple―From hypothesis to observation to results, learn all about the power of the scientific method―and how you can use it every day. Hows and whys―Each of these science experiments for kids details exactly why things happen the way they do, helping you better understand the results you see.Take your first step into a world of scientific discovery with the help of these amazing science experiments for kids.
From the Publisher
SAMPLE EXPERIMENT: BESTIE MARBLE MAZE TEST
Level of Difficulty: Hard // From Beginning to End: 90 Minutes // Categories: Engineering, Science, Art1. Use the paper and pencil to sketch out the design of your marble maze. Be sure to have a beginning and end.
2. Construct the maze on your base using your chosen building materials. Either cut and tape down the straws or roll and press down clay to form your marble maze layout. Make sure the path is wide enough for your marble to roll freely. Do test runs using the marble as you build your maze. Make adjustments as you go along.
3. Tape three pencils together to create a tripod tower. Do this again three more times until you have four towers: one for each corner of the marble run base. These towers will be used to guide the marble through the maze.
4. Attach one binder clip to the top of each tripod tower with the loop of the clip pointing up. Add tape to add make sure the binder clip does not move or come off.
5. Place each tower about 2 inches (5 cm) diagonally from the four corners of the marble maze base. Tape the tower to the surface it is standing on to add stability.
6. Cut four pieces of string, each about 16 inches (≈41 cm) in length. Attach one string to each corner of the marble run base. Run the other end of the string through the loop of the binder clip. Tie the loose end of the string to another binder clip so that it hangs about halfway down.
7. Test out your marble maze with a partner. Each person will hold one hanging binder clip in each hand and slowly pull to tilt the base and direct the marble through the maze.
MATERIALS: Paper, pencil, and scissors Large shallow container (baking sheet with an edge or a shoebox lid) Masking tape Straws or clay Marble 12 unsharpened pencils or wooden dowels 8 binder clips StringPublisher : Callisto Kids (December 24, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 152 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641524928
ISBN-13 : 978-1641524926
Reading age : 8 - 12 years
Lexile measure : 940L
Grade level : 3 - 4
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.38 x 9 inches
Price: $11.99 - $7.59
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Take your scientific exploration to the next level with real experiments for kids ages 8 to 12
Here’s a hypothesis you can prove: science is a ton of fun! These science experiments for kids give you the opportunity to test this theory using 40 exciting activities that teach you all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math―the full STEAM package!
From microscopes and candle-powered boats to insect mind control and hydroponics, these science experiments for kids offer a hands-on approach to scientific discovery. Each of these engaging and repeatable experiments give you the chance to get up-close, personal, and creative with all kinds of amazing ideas that will show you how to be a real scientist.
This collection of science experiments for kids includes:
STEAM for you―Take STEAM learning into your own hands with awesome, easy-to-do science experiments for kids that are perfect for doing at home.
Science made simple―From hypothesis to observation to results, learn all about the power of the scientific method―and how you can use it every day.
Hows and whys―Each of these science experiments for kids details exactly why things happen the way they do, helping you better understand the results you see.
Take your first step into a world of scientific discovery with the help of these amazing science experiments for kids.
From the Publisher
SAMPLE EXPERIMENT: BESTIE MARBLE MAZE TEST
Level of Difficulty: Hard // From Beginning to End: 90 Minutes // Categories: Engineering, Science, Art
1. Use the paper and pencil to sketch out the design of your marble maze. Be sure to have a beginning and end.
2. Construct the maze on your base using your chosen building materials. Either cut and tape down the straws or roll and press down clay to form your marble maze layout. Make sure the path is wide enough for your marble to roll freely. Do test runs using the marble as you build your maze. Make adjustments as you go along.
3. Tape three pencils together to create a tripod tower. Do this again three more times until you have four towers: one for each corner of the marble run base. These towers will be used to guide the marble through the maze.
4. Attach one binder clip to the top of each tripod tower with the loop of the clip pointing up. Add tape to add make sure the binder clip does not move or come off.
5. Place each tower about 2 inches (5 cm) diagonally from the four corners of the marble maze base. Tape the tower to the surface it is standing on to add stability.
6. Cut four pieces of string, each about 16 inches (≈41 cm) in length. Attach one string to each corner of the marble run base. Run the other end of the string through the loop of the binder clip. Tie the loose end of the string to another binder clip so that it hangs about halfway down.
7. Test out your marble maze with a partner. Each person will hold one hanging binder clip in each hand and slowly pull to tilt the base and direct the marble through the maze.
MATERIALS:
Paper, pencil, and scissors
Large shallow container (baking sheet with an edge or a shoebox lid)
Masking tape
Straws or clay
Marble
12 unsharpened pencils or wooden dowels
8 binder clips
String
Publisher : Callisto Kids (December 24, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 152 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641524928
ISBN-13 : 978-1641524926
Reading age : 8 – 12 years
Lexile measure : 940L
Grade level : 3 – 4
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.38 x 9 inches
