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
Following
clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions
,
learn about:
Angular momentum
by creating tie-dyed fidget spinners.
Electrical conductors
by making a light-up graphite-circuit comic book.
Kinetic energy
by constructing a rubber-band racer car.
Parabolic curves
by creating string art with pushpins and a board.
Symmetry
by making fruit and veggie stamp paintings.
And much more!
Along with the creative, hands-on activities, you’ll find:
Suggestions for taking your projects to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.”
Accessible explanations of the “The STEAM Behind the Fun,” including cross-disciplinary related topics.
Safety tips and hints.
The projects can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the activities are
safe enough for children as young as toddlers
and
exciting enough for older kids
, so families can discover the joy of STEAM together.
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.