Energy Power Lab for Kids

by Emily Hawbaker, Liz Lee Heinecke (Foreword)

Energy Lab for Kids offers 40 discovery-filled and thought-provoking energy projects by Emily Hawbaker, a science educator from the NEED (National Energy Education Development) project—with a foreword by Liz Lee Heinecke, author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids . Using supplies that you can find around the house or in the grocery store, these exciting projects let you observe, explore, discover, and get energized!

We hear about energy on the news, we use it every day, and sometimes we're told we have too much of it. But what  is  energy—potential, kinetic, chemical, radiant, and thermal? The lab activities in this book will let you explore almost everything about energy—what it is, how we find it, how we use it, and how we can save it .

Uniting this collection of science experiments for the kitchen, backyard, or classroom is the goal to explore and discover real energy solutions . The chapters cross all categories—from steam , electricity , and chemical reactions , to water , solar , and wind power —allowing kids to compare and test the different sources and to discover their strengths and failings. Why is one source of energy is more efficient for a one situation but not for another? Why might two energy sources combined work better than a single source? Which sources are renewable ? Projects are geared to understanding actual issues in the news today . With an emphasis on inventive exploration, you'll discover that creativity leads to breakthroughs .

Learn The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics , including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list , clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples . The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2017

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a solid resource. It has a variety of experiments that cover the whole range of the topic. I appreciated that diverse children were shown implementing the activities.

I could not, however, give four stars because it is **super annoying** for a SCIENCE book to use US instead of metric units. UGH!!

[Jennifer Margeson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Energy Lab for Kids by Emily Hawbaker is a thoughtfully photographed nonfiction story for young scientists and their helpers (whether family, older siblings or teachers). The resources for the parent/caregiver are thorough and helpful, especially the introduction and link to the charts included in this book. I carefully read some experiments and skimmed through others. The materials lists seem to be complete, and the "energy explained" sections give parents/caregivers the tools to answer the WHY of the experiment. I think there is a wide range of use for this book, from preschool up to older elementary and any scientist in between!

I believe students in my preschool science classes would enjoy several of the experiments included in the book. Some I would need to modify and others I could show as a demonstration. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview Energy Lab for Kids.