Physics for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments in Motion, Heat, Light, Machines, and Sound

Science for Every Kid

by Janice VanCleave

How do magnets work? What makes a curve ball curve? What keeps an airplane in the air? How can a pulley make you five times stronger? Now you can learn the answers to these and other questions about basic physics through 101 fun, safe, low-cost experiments and activities that can be performed at home or in the classroom. In Physics for Every Kid , you'll learn about gravity from funnels that seem to defy nature by rolling up hill. Using a balloon as a power source, you'll make a fluorescent light bulb glow and learn how electrons are used to produce light. And you'll levitate a Ping-Pong ball to understand aerodynamics. Each of the 101 experiments is broken down into its purpose, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and an easy to understand explanation. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Also available in this series from Janice
Astronomy for Every Kid
Biology for Every Kid
Chemistry for Every Kid
Dinosaurs for Every Kid
Earth Science for Every Kid
Geography for Every Kid
Geometry for Every Kid
The Human Body for Every Kid
Math for Every Kid

Genres: Science, Reference, Physics, Nonfiction, Education

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 1991

About the author

Janice VanCleave is everybody’s favorite science teacher! With sales of more than 2 million copies, her books show just how fun and exciting science can be. They’re brimming with cool projects and experiments that use inexpensive household materials — and help turn ordinary young people into enthusiastic junior scientists.

A former school teacher, Janice VanCleave taught science in public schools, science method courses in college, and science curriculum development courses for numerous districts and organizations. In addition to writing, VanCleave also works directly with children and adults through her “Fun With Science” workshops held at libraries, schools, museums, and bookstores throughout the United States.

Janice VanCleave books appeal to kids, parents, and teachers alike because of her unique mix of science with fun activities, her simple explanations of science topics, and the way she uses everyday materials for all of her experiments.

Reviews

[Melisa Blankenship · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did several of these experiments with my son when he was younger. They're simple experiments that teach a single principle. They're fun and impressive for a younger kid.

[Belle Meade School]

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[Alifia Alifia · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple experiments with - mostly - common objects and great explanations.

[Ready · Rating 3 out of 5]

Untuk pembaca anak-anak, seri ini akan membuat mereka terbiasa melakukan proyek percobaan dan menemukan sendiri konsep tertentu melalui langkah-langkah ilmiah. Sehingga, sebagai hasil akhir, anak menjadi mengerti prinsip-prinsip sains dan bukan sekadar menghapalkannya. Dalam kaitan dengan pelajaran mereka di sekolah, Gembira Bermain dapat menjadi bacaan acuan yang melengkapi buku wajib yang dipakai di sekolah.
Sedangkan bagi orangtua, percobaan-percobaan dalam seri Gembira Bermain VanCleave dapat menjadi bahan pengajaran ilmiah yang siap diterapkan sekaligus dapat dipertanggungjawabkan bobot ilmiahnya. Dengan pertanyaan-pertanyaan mengapa atau bagaimana sebagai pembuka, orangtua dapat mengajak dan mengawasi anaknya mengerjakan proyek-proyek percobaan tersebut. Sebagai misal, orangtua mulai dengan soal “bagaimana siang dan malam dapat terjadi?” Lalu, dengan hanya menggunakan meja, lampu senter, kemeja warna gelap, dan cermin, anak dapat menemukan sendiri penyebabnya.
Bagi para guru sains, buku ini dapat memperkaya koleksi percobaan mereka. Jika selama ini mereka hanya mengajarkan suatu konsep tertentu dengan satu percobaan yang diulang-ulang dan sudah terlalu dikenal anak, maka buku ini akan memberikan tambahan proyek-proyek percobaan. Karena dilengkapi pula dengan tujuan percobaan dan konsep yang hendak diajarkan, maka para guru sains dapat memakai percobaan-percobaan dalam buku ini dengan menyesuaikan prinsip-prinsip yang diajarkan dengan muatan kurikulum yang berlaku di sekolah-sekolah kita. ~ “Belajar Sains Sambil Bermain”, Majalah Berita Buku, No. 50 Tahun VI Juli-Agustus 1994.

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