- Author: Dr. Erica L. Colon
- Paperback: 152 pages
- 10" x 8.6"
- Ages: 8 - 12
- Grade Level: 3 - 7
Science in the Wild is a captivating activity book that combines science and adventure through 52 simple, hands-on activities anyone can do right outside their front door.
Dive deep into the natural world with this adventure-packed collection of investigations that invites kids to explore engaging science questions through hands-on discovery.
Why learn indoors when the wild beckons? While classrooms and online platforms are vital, nothing beats the interaction of nature and science. Science in the Wild isn’t just about learning; It’s a journey to immerse yourself in the natural world, satisfying your curiosity with thrilling investigations like these:
- Stardust Seekers: Embark on a hunt for micrometeorites, space fragments that regularly fall to Earth.
- A Gooey Gathering: Use a century-old technique to discover nocturnal arthropod species and their unique behaviors in the dark.
- Sweet Sinkholes: Build a sinkhole model demonstrating the rapid changes in the Earth’s surface.
- Squirmy Decisions: Delve into earthworm behavior, observing their interactions in different environments.
- Minibeast Mansions: Build miniature habitats, understanding animal behavior in intricate ecosystems.
- Potato Pitfall: Observe creatures that have fallen into your trap of a decomposing potato.