Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of course, great goo and super slime! With a little ingenuity, the jar can be converted into a lava lamp, a water prism, a balloon barometer, and a compass. Each fun-packed project offers small-scale ways to illustrate the big-picture principles of chemistry, botany, biology, physics, and more.
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From water fireworks and soda stalactites to a caterpillar hatchery, a balloon barometer, and much more, these fun, foolproof, and fascinating science experiments can be conducted in a glass canning jar. Jonathan Adolph is the author of Cardboard Box Engineering and the best-selling Mason Jar Science. As the former editor of the award-winning FamilyFun magazine, he developed hundreds of "stealth learning" games and kitchen-science activities during his 20-year career. He specializes in making technical information fun for kids and is an adjunct professor of journalism at the University of Massachusetts. He lives with his family in Amherst, Massachusetts. Explore the World's Smallest Science Lab
These 40 hands-on experiments are small in scale but big on fun. Learn the chemistry behind goo and slime, watch botany in action as carrot tops grow, discover the physics of density with a liquid rainbow, and so much more! What's So Great About Science?
Why Mason Jars?
Using the Scientific Method to Solve Mysteries
The Magic of Chemistry
Lava Lamp 2.0
Water Fireworks
Wide World of Slimes: Goo, Slime, Microwave Play Clay
Red Cabbage Chemistry Set
A Penny for Your Scientific Thoughts
Fun With Crystals
A Better Bubble
Earth Science for Earthlings
Jar-rarium
At-Home Museum
String of Stalactites
Cornstarch Quicksand
Homemade Compass
Dead Sea in a Jar
How's the Weather: Balloon Barometer, Tiny Tornado, Conjure a Cloud, Rain Gauge
The Root of All Fun: Botany
Capillary Colors
Root View
The Kitchen Jar-den: Cool Carrot Forest, Super Sweet Potato, Awesome Avocado Tree
Grass heads
Very Berry Ink
Seedling Superman!
It's Alive! Biology
Make a Bug Vacuum
Hummingbird Feeder
Critter Containers: Worm Composter, Cricket Concert Hall, Caterpillar Diner
The Incredible (Inedible) Egg
Pickle Factory
The Yeast You Could Do
Understanding Matter in Motion: Physics
Walking Water Colors
Tower of Liquids
Balloon Vacuum
Light Bender
Heron's Fountain
Physics Tricks: Unspillable Jar, Balancing Act, Unwettable Paper Towel
Glossary
Metric Conversion Chart
Barometric Pressure Chart
Index
"Grab your Mason jars, ask questions, and make a mess! Science is awesome." - Lynn Brunelle, Author of Pop Bottle Science and Big Science for Little People
"You don't need big budgets or fancy equipment to do real science with this book, perfect for every budding home scientist." - 'Science Bob' Pflugfelder, founder of sciencebob.com and co-author of the Nick and Tesla science adventure series
