Outdoor Maker Lab

Learn how to think like a scientist and discover the skills it takes to bring scientific theories and practical experiments together at home.

Outdoor Maker Lab takes kids on a journey to better understand the world of science that will keep the whole family curiously experimenting for hours.

Everything around your household is an apparatus. The Outdoor Maker Lab book teaches your aspiring scientist how to use common household items to conduct dozens of mind-blowing science experiments. The book displays rich visual illustrations, easy to follow step-by-step instructions and rigorous attention to detail. It also contains activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Each science activity has a clear how it works explanation, revealing the fascinating science behind the experiments, along with real-world examples. The best way to learn is to have fun. This easy to read and understand book about science contains facts and experiments suitable for young aspiring scientists.

Learn The Science Behind Every Experiment

Play pretend your favourite scientist or become one at home. Outdoor Maker Lab takes you on a step-by-step guide on how to do sensational science experiments like creating enormous bubbles, explore freeze-thaw action and constructing a compass using everyday materials in the great outdoors. This book will inspire you to start conducting your own experiments and exploring the principles of science.

This interactive science book supports STEM education initiatives, a must have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings. Written by Author Robert Winston, a world-renowned scientist who has combined ground-breaking academic work with an ability to communicate ideas in a method of general understanding.

Outdoor Maker Lab explores the science of:
-Earth and Sky
-Water Power
-Nature Watch
-World of Weather
-Space
-And more

Outdoor Maker Lab features 25 science projects and experiments to be done outside using common household items, sparking kids' creativity and helping them develop science skills through hands-on learning.

List of contents

• 1: Foreword
• 2: NATURE WATCH
• • 1: Periscope
  • 2: Butterfly feeder
  • 3: Wormery
  • 4: Erosion bottles
  • 5: Soil-free planter
  • 6: Seedling pots
  • 7: Mycelium
• 3: WORLD OF WEATHER
• • 1: Brilliant barometer
  • 2: Rain gauge
  • 3: Thermometer
  • 4: Anemometer
  • 5: Cracking rocks
• 4: WATER POWER
• • 1: Giant bubbles
  • 2: Spinning whirlpool
  • 3: Wonderful water
  • 4: Ice cream
  • 5: Marbled pebbles
• 5: EARTH AND SKY
• • 1: Twirling helicopter
  • 2: Diamond kite
  • 3: Water rocket
  • 4: Air cannon
  • 5: Cool compass
  • 6: Gorgeous geodes
  • 7: Latitude locator
  • 8: Paper sundial
• 6: Templates
• 7: Glossary
• 8: Index

About the author

Lord Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. He is one of a kind - a world-renowned scientist who has combined ground-breaking academic work with an ability to communicate ideas and understanding to the general public.

Summary

Learn how to think like a scientist and discover the skills it takes to bring scientific theories and practical experiments together at home.

Outdoor Maker Lab takes kids on a journey to better understand the world of science that will keep the whole family curiously experimenting for hours.

Everything around your household is an apparatus. The Outdoor Maker Lab book teaches your aspiring scientist how to use common household items to conduct dozens of mind-blowing science experiments. The book displays rich visual illustrations, easy to follow step-by-step instructions and rigorous attention to detail. It also contains activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Each science activity has a clear how it works explanation, revealing the fascinating science behind the experiments, along with real-world examples. The best way to learn is to have fun. This easy to read and understand book about science contains facts and experiments suitable for young aspiring scientists.

Learn The Science Behind Every Experiment

Play pretend your favourite scientist or become one at home. Outdoor Maker Lab takes you on a step-by-step guide on how to do sensational science experiments like creating enormous bubbles, explore freeze-thaw action and constructing a compass using everyday materials in the great outdoors. This book will inspire you to start conducting your own experiments and exploring the principles of science.

This interactive science book supports STEM education initiatives, a must have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings. Written by Author Robert Winston, a world-renowned scientist who has combined ground-breaking academic work with an ability to communicate ideas in a method of general understanding.

Outdoor Maker Lab explores the science of:
-Earth and Sky
-Water Power
-Nature Watch
-World of Weather
-Space
-And more

Outdoor Maker Lab features 25 science projects and experiments to be done outside using common household items, sparking kids' creativity and helping them develop science skills through hands-on learning.

Report

An excellent book which really supports and fosters a love for science. Parents in Touch

Product details

• Authors: Robert Winston, Winston Robert
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2018
• EAN: 9780241302200
• ISBN: 978-0-241-30220-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 285 mm x 15 mm
• Series: DK Activity Lab
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General