Magic Science: 50 Jaw-Dropping, Mind-Boggling, Head-Scratching Activities for Kids
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471182397 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jeremy Tarbush said Birthday Party Fun. Bought this for my Nephew's "magic" birthday party. We decided to incorporate learning and fun into a party and the children ate this up. The book was fun. I would encourage some planning, however, before I decided to do this. A lot of the materials are on hand, but some may not be.. M. Desher said Magic Science. This book is exactly what I wanted. It gives step-by-step instructions for quick "magic" science activities. The explanations are clear and concise. The table of contents categorizes the activities so that I can easily identify those that correlate with the objectives I teach. I can see using these activities as introductions to units or as simple "experiments" . "A Good Cross-Section of Simple Demonstrations and Experiments" according to Jan Peczkis. The activities in this book include the flotation of eggs, the density tower, the Cartesian diver, static electricity with balloons, scared pepper (surface-tension dispersion), etc. None require specialized equipment or ingredients.As an experienced science teacher, I found most of the content of this book quite familiar. However, there is one activity that is r
From Booklist Gr. Though the concept isn't new, kids will find the cover appealing and the treatment straightforward and clear. Wiese divides the 50 activities into six topical chapters: matter, reactions, water, air, force and energy, and electricity and magnetism. 4^-6. In the same format as the author's other titles, such as Cosmic Science (1997) and Spy Science (1996), this book shows children the science behind simple magic tricks. For larger collections. Each project includes a list of materials, instructions for setting up and carrying out the trick, the expected effect, and an explanation of the phenomenon. Carolyn Phelan. Simple line drawings illustrate the text
You won't need any special materials to become a science magician --just everyday things found around the house. With Magic Science, you'll be dazzling family and friends quicker than you can say, "Nothing up my sleeve!". Abracadabra! The magic word is science! Make coins disappear Crush a soda can --without even touching itWrite an invisible message-that suddenly reappears out of nowhereTeach your cereal to jump and dance, and much more! Is it magic? No, it's science! There's a lot more to magic than just waving a wand. From chemistry to biology, gravity to electricity, discover the amazing magical powers of science with these fun-filled, easy-to-perform activities