{"product_id":"astronomy-lab-for-kids-52-family-friendly-activities","title":"Astronomy Lab for Kids 52 Family-Friendly Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the wonders of the universe through hands-on fun! In \u003ci\u003eAstronomy Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, science educator Michelle Nichols has compiled 52 labs and activities that use everyday materials from around the house to encourage kids, their friends, and their families to look up, down, and around at everything from the shadows on the ground to the stars in the sky.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kids begin their journey through the stars by \u003cb\u003ecreating a science journal \u003c\/b\u003eto track their experiments and record their observations. Foundational skills, like \u003cb\u003ehow to make observations\u003c\/b\u003e, measure angles, and determine directions, are laid out first. The lessons expand with explorations of \u003cb\u003esize and scale\u003c\/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003elight\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emotion\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003egravity\u003c\/b\u003e; and then on to \u003cb\u003einvestigations of our Solar System \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003efinding constellations\u003c\/b\u003e in the night sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each lab includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime it will take to complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety tips and setup hints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step text and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe science behind the fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations or ideas for taking the project further\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eChildren of all ages and experience levels will love the hands-on activities and adults will love spending quality time learning with their kids or students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The popular \u003cb\u003eLab for Kids series\u003c\/b\u003e features a growing list of books that share \u003cb\u003ehands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48167998980351,"sku":"*R0059085*","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/25246693482768.jpg?v=1771004903","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/astronomy-lab-for-kids-52-family-friendly-activities","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}