I am the author of this book - hope you enjoy it! Note: this is not a self-published book. It was designed, edited, and published by Quarto publishing and has been distributed since 2016. For reference, please see my author listing on the Quarto website: https://www.quartoknows.com/authors/1928/Michelle-Nichols/
Astronomy Lab for Kids is a compilation of 52 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. This book will help kids in grades 4 and up (ages 9+) to explore spots on the Sun, craters on the Moon, the size and scale of our Solar System, how to find bright stars and constellations in every season, and much more. If you have a scientist in the house younger than age 9, no problem! The activities in this book are great for adults and younger kids to do together.
Budding 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 various astronomy explorations of
light and color,
size and scale, and more; and then on to
investigations of our Solar System and
finding constellations in the night sky.
Each activity includes:
- Time it will take to complete
- Materials list
- Safety tips and setup hints
- Step-by-step text and photos
- The science behind the fun
- Variations or ideas for taking the project further
Children of all ages and experience levels will love the hands-on
activities, and adults will love spending quality time learning with
their kids or students.
My book has consistently rated highly in reviews. About me: Michelle Nichols 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. She is the Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium. At
the Adler Planetarium, Ms. Nichols specializes in informal education
(i.e., "out-of-school-time" education) and she leads all of the Adler's sky observing, telescope observing, and observatory programs. Over the past 25 years, she has developed, facilitated,
and evaluated hundreds of astronomy, space exploration, and history of
astronomy activities for audiences ranging from early elementary
children to adults. https://www.astroeducator.com
Note to buyers: Books are normally sold unsigned. However, I can sign your book for no extra charge, if you would like. Please let me know via eBay message when you make your purchase if you would like me to sign the book. Also - to be able to send your book via USPS Media Mail, I am not allowed by USPS rules to personalize the inscription, nor can I include additional messages other than my signature. The (optional) inscription will consist of my signature only.
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