Need some ideas for interesting and fun activities for your kids in the holidays?

Fun science experiments and projects for all kids not just the budding rocket scientists and inventors!

1.	Make and do science
		Simple and easy to do experiments that use items available in your home. Each experiment has photo illustrations, step by step instructions and an explanation on the science that makes it work. The book stands up on its own with its fold out base and the pages flip over. Suitable for children aged 7 and up. Younger children would enjoy with assistance by an adult or older child. Great ideas to use for a kids' mad scientist party.
2.	Do try this at home: Cook it! (Punk Science)
		Cooking is science and this book is packed with exciting recipes for scientists of all ages. Make cup cakes and find out why beating the eggs and using baking powder makes them rise. Cook a Bolognese sauce and discover why onions make you cry and what happens to the molecules in the meat when you cook it. Reveal the insulating power of meringue when you make a Baked Alaska - the oven's hot but the ice cream stays frozen. You will also find out about the amazing scientific powers of ingredients such as gelatine, yeast and eggs. There are sections about the history of food, preserving and packaging, growing food, and vitamins and minerals. And if that wasn't enough we have looked at really healthy ways of preparing the food too.
3.	Do try this at home!
		Would you like to make a fizz bang rocket or a helicopter? Then you need this very funny book packed with dozens of amazing, easy-to-do home experiments, ably demonstrated by the Science Museum’s own Punk Science comedy team. You will have lots of fun, and will learn lots about Science at the same time. Do Try This At Home is crammed with facts, jokes, big ideas,and experiments. The book is full colour and illustrated with artwork and photographs. It includes a cover mounted DVD featuring the Punk Science team showing us some brilliant experiments that should NOT be done at home! The book is divided into 6 sections: Flight & Space, Light & Sound, Forces & Gravity, Energy, Chemistry, Electricity & Magnetism
4.	Usborne 100 Science Experiments
		Action-packed collection of 100 simple science experiments using easily-sourced materials. Includes making crystals, electrical circuits, paper planes, kaleidoscopes, balloon rockets, shadow puppets and much, much more. Combines hands-on fun with scientific investigation and covers all areas of science even simple genetics! Includes a glossary and internet links to recommended websites with lots more experiments and activities.
5.	Mini Scientist - In the Garden
		Introduction to science through the garden for the younger child. Simple instructions will encourage your child to watch, take notes, collect things and observe changes, helping them learn about science as they play. A lift-the-flap surprise at the end of every experiment explains the science behind it, with ideas for more fun. Ages: 4 to 8 years

Posted: 30 November 2011