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Think Like a Scientist in the Classroom

Author: Hindman, Susan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1639
Points per Word 0.000305
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

"Think Like a Scientist in the Classroom" offers hands-on science experiments that students can perform using everyday classroom materials. The book guides readers through various scientific investigations appropriate for middle grade students in grades 4-8. Each experiment demonstrates different science concepts while teaching students the process of scientific inquiry.

Quick Summary

Think Like a Scientist in the Classroom turns ordinary school days into wild experiment adventures where kids get to blow things up, mix weird liquids, and discover the secret science hiding in everyday objects. With step-by-step guides that feel like secret recipes, kids can create volcanic eruptions from baking soda, build rubbery eggs, and impress their friends with experiments that look like magic but are actually pure science. If your kid loves the hands-on discoveries in "The Magic School Bus" or enjoys being the classroom science wizard, they'll be obsessed with this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who want to impress teachers and parents with cool science projects.