Description
Product Description
STEAM Lab for Kids is an art-forward doorway to science, math, technology, and engineering through 52 family-friendly experiments and activities.
While many aspiring artists don't necessarily identify with STEM subjects, and many young inventors don’t see the need for art, one is essential to the other. Revealing this connection and encouraging kids to explore it fills hungry minds with
tools essential to problem solving and creative thinking. Each of the projects in this book is designed to demonstrate that
the deeper you look into art, the more engineering and math you’ll find. "The STEAM Behind the Fun" sections throughout explain the science behind the art.
Learn about:
angular momentum by making tie-dyed fidget spinners.
electrical conductors by making graphite circuits.
kinetic energy by making a rubber band shooter.
symmetry by making fruit and veggie stamps.
much more!
From graphite circuit comic books to edible stained glass, young engineers and artists alike will find inspiration aplenty.
The popular
Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share
hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a
complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as
finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Review
Whether you’ve got a mini engineer at home or a pint-sized Picasso, this new book of hands-on activities is the perfect intersection of both art and science and will pique the interests of kids who love either. ―
Red Tricycle
There are so many cool experiments [...] expanding beyond the engineering into the arts―
WCCO-CBS Minnesota
Liz makes science accessible and fun.―
Elizabeth Ries, host of Twin Cities Live
Liz Heinecke is a genius at making learning fun at every level. Her fascination with the natural world and science in general is contagious.―
Kim Insley, KARE 11 Sunrise Anchor
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist and microbiologist mom has another winning book on her hands. With the help of a diverse cast of kids, Liz walks the reader through loads of fun activities using simple household supplies that build science, math, engineering, art, and technology skills.―
Kim Moldofsky, publisher of TheMakerMom.com
If you have little ones with hands (and brains) that need to keep busy, be sure to check this out!―
Joanne Loves Science
Liz Heinecke’s STEAM Lab for Kids is one of the best tools I have ever encountered for teaching relationships between STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and the arts. The projects are fun, exciting, and engaging. From safety tips and hits to clear step-by-step instructions and materials lists, this book makes STEAM fun and user-friendly. The products of the hands-on labs are absolutely beautiful – these could easily be used as gifts for family and friends! Sure to inspire any young scientist, the short explanations of “the STEAM behind the fun” and “creative enrichment” for each lab are wonderful additions. Also, I am pleased to see photos of a diverse group of children sharing their joy in doing the labs; I cannot express the value that such a consideration brings. As a scientist, I am thrilled to see the many STEM concepts that I use on a daily basis integrated so creatively with art using materials that are around the house or at local craft and tool stores. I want to try all 52 with my son! I cannot wait to use these labs for my future science outreach.―
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