Outdoor Science Lab for Kids (Lab for Kids #6)

by Liz Lee Heinecke (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Lab for Kids
Learn physics, chemistry, and biology in your own backyard! In Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, scientist and mom Liz Heinecke has created 52 family-friendly labs designed to get you and yours outside in every season.

From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn more about the world around you. Have fun learning about:
  • the laws of physics by constructing and using a marshmallow catapult.
  • centripetal forces by swinging a sock filled with gelatin snack and marbles.
  • earthworms by using ground mustard seed dissolved in water to make them wriggle to the surface.
  • germination by sprouting a sapling from a pinecone or tree seed.
  • surface tension and capillary action by growing baking soda stalagmites and stalactites.
Many of the simple and inexpensive experiments are safe enough for toddlers, yet exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science and STEM education together.

Outdoor Science Lab for Kids was a 2017 Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize for excellence in science books.

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
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Liz Lee Heinecke
Liz Heinecke has made it her mission to show the world that anyone can be a scientist and that kids from three to
ninety-three can have fun playing with science at home. After working in academic molecular biology research labs
for 10 years and getting a master's degree in bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Liz started doing science with her three kids, journaling their experiments and adventures on KitchenPantryScientist.com.

Cole Horton is an author, historian, and games industry professional. He is the author of multiple Star Wars books,
including Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know and Star Wars The Visual Encyclopedia. Cole graduated with a degree in history from Indiana University and has contributed as a historian to StarWars.com, Marvel AR, and
Marvel.com. By day, he works on Star Wars games at EA and lives in San Francisco with his wife.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781631591150
Lexile Measure
1050
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Quarry Books
Publication date
June 01, 2016
Series
Lab for Kids
BISAC categories
JNF051110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Experiments & Projects
JNF051140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Physics
Library of Congress categories
Experiments
Science
Activity programs
Science projects
Study and teaching (Elementary)

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