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As seen in Ellen Digeenres show!
50 great experiments from Bestsailing Writer Steve Spangler
All experiments were vetured by scientists at Smithsonian Institution
Full color photos with step-by-step instructions
Smithsonian 10-minute science experiments provide dozens of colorful, exciting projects to curious young readers, designed to teach them about the basics of science, physics, chemistry and engineering. They will learn about important thinking, how to use an experiment, and how to measure the results, enjoying themselves in all screen-free settings.
Each experiment uses easy-to-fun materials, most of which readers are probably already in their home. Set up and clean up are easy, and most experiments can be done in ten minutes or less time! The sidebar facilitates additional insights, facts and comments for each experiment.
This is the perfect resource to convert curious children into budding young scientists!
Publisher
Smithsonian 10 minutes science experiment
From writer, teacher and television personality Steve Spangler
Steve Spangler is dedicated to finding the most creative ways to make science fun and interesting for children. With more than 1,300 television appearances for his credit, Steve Ellen is a regular guest at Digenres Show, where he called him a “science teacher of America”.
Most experiments can be done in 10 minutes or less
Although most projects usually do not take more than 10 minutes in conduct, the book involves many experiments that expand learning throughout the weekend. Each experiment includes step-by-step instructions and photos designed to maximize understanding and pleasure.
50 experiments that teach the basics of physics and chemistry for 7 – 11 years
Use simple, yet stunning (cue: how many drops of water can fit on a penny?
Learn more scientific method
The readers will learn important thinking skills as well as to use the scientific method to understand what is happening during each activity. The complicated sidebar and trivia tidbits keep learning children even when they are not working in “lab”.
A super-cool experiment: how to freeze water immediately
Stir two plastic water bottles in a large ice bowl
Keep the bottles closer to the center of the bowl and bury it in as much ice as possible.
Hold some rock salt!
Spread a generous amount of rock salt on the surface of the ice.
Monitor the temperature
Put a thermometer in the ice between the bottles. The temperature will fall slowly in the next half an hour. Add more ice and salt to keep the bottles buried. Once the temperature reaches 17 degrees F, go to the next step.
Immediate freeze!
After the water cools down for 10 minutes, extract a bottle from the ice gently. Strike rapidly under the bottle against the table and the ice crystal should immediately become near the top of the bottle and quickly go down through the liquid, converting it into a solid mass of ice. The twist open the second bottle cap and the water will freeze from the bottom.
Publisher: Media Lab Books
Publication date: October 15, 2019
language English
Print Length: 176 page
ISBN -10: 1948174111
ISBN -13: 978-1948174114
Items Weight: 1.23 pounds
Reading age: 5 – 10 years, from customers
Dimensions: 8.05 x 0.45 x 9 inch
Grade level: preschool and above
Customers say
Customers find this science book engaging, with many fun experiments that are easy to understand and suitable for kids of all ages. The book includes nice pictures and clear explanations, with one customer noting how it explains concepts in elementary language. They appreciate that most supplies are common household items.
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