Fun, STEAM-based experiments and activities to do at home—all within a mason jar!
Fun, STEAM- (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) based experiments and activities to do at home. Packed with colorful photos, and easy-to-follow instructions, here is the perfect book to get boys and girls excited about science.
Scientific learning doesn't have to stop when kids hop off the school bus. With The Mason Jar Scientist, you and your kids can have a blast together while learning about fascinating scientific topics!
This book provides dozens of practical, hands-on experiments illustrating scientific principles—that can all be done within a mason jar. Each experiment also includes discussion questions and great ideas for STEAM-based extension activities. You and your child will learn about:
CloudsWhy the sky is blueTornadoesThe greenhouse effectLight refractionSound vibrationsThe solar systemBiomesAnd much more!
All you need for each activity is a mason jar, some household ingredients, and a desire to learn!
Brenda Priddy is a writer, blogger, and homeschool mom. Raised by homeschooling parents, she continued the homeschooling tradition after studying English at McLennan Community College. Today, between her numerous other commitments, she writes books.
Mason jars are popular and can be bought at a variety of locations Includes projects that are STEAM-oriented Self-contained projects which lead to less MESS! Over 30 projects Author is a known blogger with her schoolingamonkey.com site