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10 Classic Investigations Reimagined To Teach Kids How Science Really Works

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By Emily Sohn

Have you ever wondered how scientists solve problems and make discoveries? What is the secret to their success? It's not just about having a lot of knowledge or being really smart. It's about having a systematic approach to investigating the world around them. Scientists use a process called the scientific method, which helps them to make observations, formulate hypotheses, and test their ideas in a controlled way.

Learning Science by Doing Science: 10 Classic Investigations Reimagined to Teach Kids How Science Really Works, Grades 3-8

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The scientific method is a powerful tool that can be used to solve all sorts of problems, big and small. It's a process that can be taught to children of all ages, and it's a great way to help them learn how to think critically and solve problems independently.

In her new book, 10 Classic Investigations Reimagined to Teach Kids How Science Really Works, award-winning science writer Emily Sohn shows kids how to use the scientific method to investigate a variety of classic science topics, including:

How plants grow
How magnets work
How the human body works
How sound waves travel
How electricity works
How light waves travel
How the solar system works
How the Earth's climate works
How evolution works
How the universe works

Each of the investigations in the book is designed to be fun and engaging, and they all provide a hands-on opportunity for kids to learn about science. The investigations are also aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, so they can be used to supplement your child's science education.

If you're looking for a way to help your child learn how to think like a scientist, then this book is for you. 10 Classic Investigations Reimagined to Teach Kids How Science Really Works is a valuable resource that will help your child develop the skills they need to succeed in science and beyond.

About the Author

Emily Sohn is an award-winning science writer and the author of several books for children, including Gross Science Experiments: 40 Sizzling, Oozing, Bubbling, Burping, Exploding, Foaming, Fizzy, Slimy, Messy Experiments and The Case of the Stinky Socks.

Sohn's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and National Geographic. She is a frequent contributor to NPR's Science Friday and has appeared on The Colbert Report and The Daily Show.

Sohn holds a B.A. in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.S. in science writing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.