Great for teachers and parents!
This book is packed FULL of wonderful activities to help children and adults of all ages learn about science through fun and simple hands-on activities.
Scince Fair Project Starting point
I had to purchase a Sciensaurus book for a college class and this book was an add on (buy two for less money). This is the book I use!
My 6th grade students were beginning their science fair projects and didn't have access to the internet. This is where I sent them for ideas.
The experiments are simple, the materials are minimal, the "science" is included but not primary, it is truly for those people who want their kids to experience the "hands-on" of science.
The index is set up in a chart so you can choose the topic~ earth, seasons, animals, rocks...across the top and then follow the column down to get all of the experiment options.
This book could keep a science teacher busy with experiments for an entire school year plus some!
Highly recommend this book for demos and Science Club
I used this book for Science Club for years and found it invaluable. I would highly recommend it for any teacher who runs Science Club or needs a supply of demos. Invaluable!
Leagues above most activity books
I am so glad to discover this book is still available. It's far more comprehensive and intelligent than so many other activity books. Laid out clearly, with activities in various realms of knowledge that offer numerous variations so a parent could conceivably use this one book throughout a child's school years. I can't imagine a child not discovering the joys of science (broadly defined) when a parent introduces him or her to some of these delightful activities. The best thing about the book is that so many of the ideas don't require vast preparation, but can be done spur-of-the-moment.
Someone stole my copy!
I've used this book for several years as a teacher, and found it gone from my bookshelf. It's great. It has everything. And it's written well and clearly. A very eclectic collection, but sound.
