Real Science Experiments: 40 Exciting STEAM Activities for Kids

195 Pages·2019·9.513 MB·English

by  Jessica Harris

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To my brother Derrek.
This one’s for you.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1
How to Use This Book
Chapter 2
Science
Insect Mind Control
Static UFO
Seeing the World Through a Bubble
Chaos and the Double Pendulum
Bestie Marble Maze Test
Building 3D Lenses
Floating Dollar Bills
Shrinking Plastic
Rotational Races
Rubber Band Power 2-in-1
Dissecting Sound
The Original Fidget Spinner
Chapter 3
Technology
Make a Microscope
Secret Patterns of Sound Waves
Light versus Sound
Hydroponic System
Make a Knockoff Ultraviolet Light
Super Simple Stethoscopes
Cell Phone Signal Blocking
Homopolar Motor Color Whirl
Chapter 4
Engineering
Building with Bioglue
Make Your Own Molds
Walk-Along Spinning Fish
Put a Cork in It
Candle-Powered Boat
Spaghetti Strength
Rock-Hopping Robot
Series versus Parallel String Light Circuits
Chapter 5
Art
Momentum Drop Painting
Building an Advanced Drawing Machine
Chlorophyll Printing
Geological Art
Design a Hologram
Chapter 6
Math
Using the Golden Ratio to Make a Mechanical Tentacle
Creating Time
Weaving a Magic Square
Icosahedral Virus
Complex Counting Challenge
Ginormous Tetrahedral Challenge
Shooting Straws
Chapter 7
Putting It All Together
Glossary
For Further Investigation
References
Acknowledgments
About the Author