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
• And 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.

 

This is volume 17 in Lab For Kids .

There are 144 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2018 by Quarry Books .

Liz Lee Heinecke has loved science since she was old enough to inspect her first butterfly. After working in molecular biology research for 10 years and earning her master's degree, she left the lab to kick off a new chapter in her life as a stay-at-home mom. Soon, she found herself sharing her love of science with her three kids as they grew, chronicling their science adventures on her KitchenPantryScientist website. Her desire to share her enthusiasm for science led to regular television appearances, an opportunity to serve as an Earth Ambassador for NASA, and the creation of an iPhone app. Her goal is to make it simple for parents to do science with kids of all ages, and for kids to experiment safely on their own. Liz graduated from Luther College and received her master's degree in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids , Kitchen Science Lab for Kids: Edible Edition , Outdoor Science Lab for Kids , and STEAM Lab for Kids .

This book has the following chapters: Unit 1: Science

Acid-painted Eggs
Homemade Chia Pets
Crystal Snowflakes
Molecular gastronomy (fruit spaghetti)
Edible stained glass (sugar panes)
Terrarium
Countertop Aquatic Ecosystem
Wildflower Paper
Painting with Microbes
Art Plants
Moss scape
Bouncing Slime


Unit 2: Technology

Coin Battery
LED art
Solar-powered remote control

More tech and green tech projects from Mouse.

Unit 3: Engineering

Balloon Hovercraft
Wind Turbine
Bridge Design
Water-powered spinner
Pop-up book
Clothesline Balloon Rocket
Solar oven
Rubber band car
Gears
Book Binding
Camera Obscura


Unit 4: Art

Paper marbling
Homemade paint
Paper making
Wax Sculpture
Ice Sculpture
Origami
Birchbark sculpture
Etching
Embossing


Unit 5: Math

String Art
Fractal Geometry Designs
Perspective Drawing
Fibonacci Spiral
Tesselations
Serial Dilutions of bacteria (yogurt)