Robert Gardner
1) Energy experiments using ice cubes, springs, magnets, and more: one hour or less science experiments
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"Find out how energy is stored, transferred, and changed, what conducts and what stores heat, and how to change matter from a solid to a liquid to a gas"--
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Using materials they can find in their home, students can start to learn the facts about our sun and moon, including how to get the time or direction by looking at the sun, the colors in sunlight, and why the moon's appearance changes during the month. Each activity is followed by an explanation section to discuss the science concepts that were covered in the experiment. Engaging color illustrations accompany every experiment, and a glossary defines...
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Using materials they can find in their home, students can learn the science behind temperature and heat by performing experiments that demonstrate the conduction of heat in solids, thermal conductivity of liquids and gases, the relationship between temperature and color, and other scientific principles. Engaging color illustrations accompany every experiment, an explanation of the scientific method guides students, and safety tips educate students...
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It has been said that every criminal leaves a trace. Forensic scientists have the exciting chance to find these traces, analyze them, and help solve crimes. The experiments in this book analyze evidence such as fingerprints and handwriting samples. After reading about the types of jobs forensic scientists have, students begin experimenting with hands-on activities. Scientific drawings illustrate experimental setups, safety guidelines keep kids safe,...
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Do your readers need a hand with their science experiments? This book, by award-winning author Robert Gardner, is here to help. Readers experiment with reflexes, vision, and fingerprints abound. This book is sure to help kids appreciate the workings for the human body. Each experiment can be completed in under an hour, usually with items that are easily found around the house.
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Award-winning author Robert Gardner makes earth science fun. Using common materials found in the home or school, students can perform simple, hands-on experiments and find out what an aquifer is, if water ever disappears, and in what type of soil plants grow best. The follow-up section to every activity includes narrative that explains the scientific concepts of each experiment. Color illustrations and a glossary add even more to this fun title.
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What do physics, math, space, and the night sky have in common? They are all topics that interest astronomers. This book introduces budding scientists to hands-on experiments that may spark their interest in a career in astronomy. Descriptions of each scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information are abundantly supplied. Color drawings illustrate experimental setups and scientific ideas. Great ideas for science fair projects that...