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Astronomy lab for kids : 52 family-friendly activities / Michelle Nichols, M.Ed.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Beverly, Massachusetts : Quarry Books, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group, 2016Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781631591341 (flexibound)
  • 1631591347 (flexibound)
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Observing -- Scope it out! -- Size and scale -- Light, motion, gravity -- Exploring our solar system -- Seeing stars.
Summary: It can be hard to explain and understand what lies beyond what you see in the beautiful night sky. Astronomy Lab for Kids teaches children the basics of outer space in 52 lessons that can be done with everyday items from around your house. Mini astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennis balls, how to measure the speed of light with a flat candy bar and a microwave, how to make a simple telescope with magnifying glasses, and so much more! Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 520.78 N621 Available 33111008558948
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 520.78 N621 Available 33111008480796
Total holds: 0

Includes index.

Observing -- Scope it out! -- Size and scale -- Light, motion, gravity -- Exploring our solar system -- Seeing stars.

It can be hard to explain and understand what lies beyond what you see in the beautiful night sky. Astronomy Lab for Kids teaches children the basics of outer space in 52 lessons that can be done with everyday items from around your house. Mini astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennis balls, how to measure the speed of light with a flat candy bar and a microwave, how to make a simple telescope with magnifying glasses, and so much more! Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises.

Grade 4 to 6.

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