Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method: More Than 100 Hands-On Science Experiments for Children

by Sally Kneidel

Overview

From monarch butterflies to hissing cockroaches, Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method, Second Edition shows teachers and parents how to use bugs, insects and critters to teach children the five steps of the scientific method: question, hypothesis, methods, result, and conclusion. Focusing on fun as well as education, and operating on the premise that doing is learning, Creepy Crawlies offers more than 100 different activities which will ignite children's curiosity while also building foundations for critical thinking and scientific understanding. This classroom-tested collection of experiments is a perfect resource for teachers or just an afternoon of educational fun at home. The second edition includes updated content and four new insect species: the monarch butterfly, the black swallowtail butterfly, the bessbug, and the Madagascar hissing roach!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938486906
Publisher:	Fulcrum Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	32 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Sally Kneidel grew up surrounded by woods and spent her youth befriending and exploring the small critters around her. While earning a PhD in Biology at the University of North Carolina, Sally’s fascination with woodland creatures expanded and transformed as she learned the joys of field experimentation. Eager to share her enthusiasm and expertise with open-minded students, she became an elementary science teacher. Sally has now taught for more than 15 years and her passion for wild things has taken her to the rainforests of Asia, Africa, South and Central America, as a photographer, journalist, and educator. She writes on a variety of science topics from health to wildlife conservation and has won several awards for writing, blogging, and photography. The first edition of this book, and the sequel to it, were both named to Science Books&Films’ “Best Books for Children” list.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"...quite simply the best science resource book I have discovered." —Kidsphere

"Sally Kneidel, through her 'map into a tiny wonderland,' takes learners on many (114) exciting adventures." —Science Books & Films

"...made me want to do science experiments with my students and had me exploring under rocks and dead leaves to find some of the fascinating creatures she profiles." —NJEA Review

Science Books and Films Best Books Award

Editorial Reviews

"...quite simply the best science resource book I have discovered." Kidsphere

"...guaranteed to tantalize....terrific choice"
Deborah Zink Roffino, South Florida Parenting (Bacons)

"In clear language, this book explains the scientific method.....Sally Kneidel takes learners on many exciting adventures."
Charles and Glenda Denny, Science Books and Films

"...made me want to do science experiments with my students and had me exploring under rocks and dead leaves to find some of the fascinating creatures she profiles."
NJEA Review

Great Outdoors Buzz Book in Alaska Parent magazine

From the Publisher