Elements of Science

Science from A to Z
100 Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Investigate the most important phenomena in biology, chemistry, and physics by conducting more than 100 fun experiments. A broad, yet elaborate introduction to the physical and life sciences, this kit is intended to expose children to the full spectrum of science and show firsthand how these three core disciplines interrelate. Ages 10 and up.

The full-color, 112-page book is organized into the following 15 chapters:

1. Water: adhesion, cohesion, buoyancy, density, states of water, and surface tension.
2. Air: Bernoulli's Principle, gases, pressure, wind, and molecular theory.
3. Heat: temperature, condensation, evaporation, and heat energy.
4. Sound: music, sound waves, tone, and vibration.
5. Forces: centrifugal force, energy, weight, gravity, inertia, pendulums, and rockets.
6. Magnetism: magnetic fields, compasses, magnetic poles, and radiation.
7. Electricity: electric motors, light bulbs, simple circuits, and static electricity.
8. Electromagnetism: electromagnets, the EM spectrum, waves, and current indicators.
9. Light: camera obscura, light and shadow, and light intensity.
10. Optics: microscopes, telescopes, lenses, prisms, reflection, refraction, and optical illusions.
11. Plants and Animals: seeds, microscopic organisms, plant cycles, plants and light, and zoology.
12. Colors: color theory, printing, and the color spectrum.
13. The Human Body: the brain, the eyes, the circulatory system, and the ears.
14. Chemistry: acids, bases, chromatography, filtration, reactions, tricks, and safety.
15. Earth and Sun: globes, day and night, seasons, rotation, sundials, and time zones.

Multiple Intelligences

Our toy experts have indicated that the Elements of Science strengthens the following Intelligences:

Math-Logical

Children with strong Math-Logical intelligence have the ability to reason deductively and can recognize and manipulate abstract patterns or relationships. Students who have strong problem-solving and reasoning skills will excel in this intelligence.

Spatial

Children with Spatial intelligence have the ability to create visual-spatial representations and can transfer them mentally or concretely. Students who exhibit this intelligence need a mental or physical "picture" to understand the information being presented.

Intrapersonal

Children who are strong in the Intrapersonal intelligence have the ability to understand one's own emotions, goals and motivations. These students have good instincts about their strengths and abilities.

Naturalist

Children with strong focus in this intelligence will exhibit an affinity for all things nature. These students will enjoy and thrive when learning about nature topics, such as flora and fauna.