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Mason Jar Science

40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments; Capture Big Discoveries in a Jar, from the Magic of Chemi

Jonathan Adolph
5
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Pages
136
Year
2018
Language
English

About

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

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