Save the Earth Science Experiments: Science Fair Projects for Eco-Kids

by Elizabeth Snoke Harris

Going green is a hot topic…and a hot science fair project. Author and scientist Elizabeth Snoke Harris knows what impresses, and she provides plenty of winning ideas, along with step-by-step guidance to insure that the end result is a success. Show how to harness energy with windmills, make a biogas generator, and create alternative fuels. Demonstrate green power with recycled paper, solar building, and compact fluorescent light bulbs. Test the ozone, be a “garbage detective,” and discuss how to reverse global warming.
The importance of what children learn will go even beyond the science fair: they’ll have the knowledge to understand what’s happening to Planet Earth…and the desire to do something eco-friendly every day.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 2009

About the author

Beth has been involved in science education for over 20 years in the classroom, research facilities and museums. She loves sharing fun experiments with anyone who will listen and with whatever is handy. When she's not working on science curriculum projects or leading STEM field trips at the local roller rink, she serves as web master for science education organizations. Her other hobbies include playing with her kids, gardening, and beekeeping in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Our girls picked this and another book (Cell and Microbe Science Fair Projects) on Science Fair projects after a science-related event at our local library. Both books languished at the house untouched until they were due and as I perused through them today, I realized they were way beyond the scope of my girls (for now.) But, I got a good feel for the books and I think they are both useful references for children who are stumped for what to do for their science...moreOur girls picked this and another book (Save the Earth Science Experiments: Science Fair Projects for Eco-Kids) on Science Fair projects after a science-related event at our local library. Both books languished at the house untouched until they were due and as I perused through them today, I realized they were way beyond the scope of my girls (for now.) But, I got a good feel for the books and I think they are both useful references for children who are stumped for what to do for their science fair project. This book focuses on conserving energy, recycling and environmentally friendly science projects; the experiments are interesting and actually manageable for a middle-grade child. Perhaps we will have to revisit these books in a few years.

[Victoria]

What: This is a great book with lots of fun experiments for kids who are interested in our planet and how we can conserve it. I feel like this book is not only great with just giving the experiments but also in explaining why you would perform this experiment. It was also filled with great facts for the kids.

So What: I really liked this book, I thought it was really good for kids who are interested in environmental issue. I also feel that this would be a good way to get children interested in saving our planet.

Now What: I used this in my theme text set about how water pollution affects us and our environment. I think I would use it for the same thing in the future.

[William Mckinney · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, as it was the right step into looking at Environmental Sciences for me, and was an eye opener. I would have never thought I would be reading a book about Environmental Sciences, nut it turns out that it was enjoyable. The layout was great, and the way the author set you up with background information before each experiment was great. I would have liked to see some more creative experiments to perform. All in all, buy this book even if you do not like Science, and I promise you that it can and will enlighten you.