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Michelle Nichols - Astronomy Lab for Kids (2nd Hand Softback)

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Synopsis

Astronomy Lab for Kids teaches children the wonders of the galaxy through hands-on activities that can be done right in your own home.

52 Family Friendly Activities.

Explore the wonders of the universe through hands-on fun! In Astronomy Lab for Kids, science educator Michelle Nichols has compiled 52 labs and activities that use everyday materials from around the house to encourage kids, their friends, and their families to look up, down, and around at everything from the shadows on the ground to the stars in the sky.

Mini astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennis balls, how to measure the speed of light with a flat candy bar and a microwave, how to make a simple telescope with magnifying glasses, and so much more!

Kids begin their journey through the stars by creating a science journal to track their experiments and record their observations. Foundational skills, like how to make observations, measure angles, and determine directions, are laid out first. The lessons expand with explorations of size and scale; light, motion, and gravity; and then on to investigations of our Solar System and finding constellations in the night sky.

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 first-hand knowledge on your favourite topic with Lab for Kids.

Details
  • Format : Square 2nd Hand Softback
  • Condition : Very Good
  • Category : Non-Fiction - Children's Non-Fiction
  • Published : 2016 (Quarry Books USA)
  • ISBN : 9781631591341
  • SKU : B002710
  • PPC : LL400gm
  • RRP : £16.99
  • Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews

"This well-thought-out collection includes many demonstrations familiar to science educators as well as some surprising and engaging new ones; it should be a welcome addition to any school, public, or home science library." - Kirkus Reviews.

"The science is solid and presented in a fun way. Each activity has information about the amount of time it might take to do the activity plus a list of materials needed, safety tips, and setup hints . . . this is a great book that will be a joy to all who use it." - Ralph Peterson, National Science Teachers Association Recommends.

"Sound scientific procedures, clearly photographed step-by-step directions, and thorough explanations of intended results make this a winning resource for family-friendly experiments concerning the heavens that will teach something new to both young readers and the adults assisting them." - Erin Anderson, for Booklist.

"A creative way to offer hands-on learning for science educators, parents, or students interested in astronomy." - Doneanne Soult, Westampton Middle School, NJ, for School Library Journal.

The Author
Michelle Nichols is Master Educator at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL, and has worked at the Adler for more than twenty years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University.

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