Overview

Science explained so well, it’s simply fun for EVERYONE! “Creating Science – Hands on science activities and experiments for everyone.” Written by Dr Joseph Ireland, Brisbane’s own travelling scientist, philosopher and edutainer. This book contains dozens of simple scientific experiments and activities that are tried and tested, safe and fun, for scientists age 4 to 14. We focus on using everyday equipment and recycled materials so that your science is not only fun, it will help you to be more environmentally aware as well. This book will teach you how to make green fire and indoor clouds. We help you study bugs with your very own bug catcher, explore light with colour spinners and diffraction glasses, and discover that all rainbows are actually circles. Make your own sherbet, electroplated coins, density cylinders and bubble worms. And if you’re really up to the challenge, try your own homopolar motor or dizzy dancing Artbot! Learn about everything from magma to the moon, from bugs to bubbles, from questions to experiments with “Creating Science”! Through “Creating Science” we not only make science happen, we make scientists!

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What people are saying about Creating Science with Dr Joe! “One of a kind. Great way of capturing complex concepts into fun and basic ideas tangible to young minds.” James’s mum. “An awesome resource to help get inspiration for classroom science activities. The text helps to explain so both teacher and student can understand what, why and how.” Melissa, homeschool teacher. “Fantastic book! Easy to read and put into practice. Very kid friendly and fun!” Ashton (5) Future scientist. “A wonderful book with lots of engaging information, facts, and experiments. So much hands on fun!” Hudson and Brianne, enthusiastic science people. “Dr Joe’s book allows us to be able to recreate all of the experiments at home to explain on the fun and learning of science.” Jenni and Izac (age 5), a science family.

What people are saying about Creating Science by Dr Joe! An awesome resource to help get inspiration for classroom science activities. The text helps to explain so both teacher and student can understand what, why and how. Melissa, primary and high school teacher. One of a kind. Great way of capturing complex concepts into fun and basic ideas tangible to young minds. Fantastic book! Easy to read and put into practice. Very kid friendly and fun! Ashton (5) Future scientist. A wonderful book with lots of engaging information, facts, and experiments. So much hands on fun! Hudson and Brianne Seidel, enthusiastic science people. Dr Joe's book allows us to be able to recreate all of the experiments at home to explain on the fun and learning of science. Jenni Rudd and Izac (age 5), a science family.

Author Information

Dr. Joseph Ireland, or Dr. Joe as he is more commonly known, contains a legendary passion for science that goes beyond merely “blowing things up!” He regards science as a unique and powerful tool in the quest for knowing. Dr Joseph Ireland began his career as a high school science teacher until it drove him insane, so he escaped to the comparative sanity of being a touring kindergarten science specialist. He has a doctorate in the philosophy of science education from QUT, specialising in what teachers mean when they say they’re encouraging students to learn by asking questions. Dr. Joe contains a legendary passion for science that goes beyond merely “blowing things up!” Dr. Joe and the team at Creating Science ultimately strive to entertain and empower the youth of today with more than just the gift of scientific knowledge; but with an understanding of how science works, how to recognise what is and what isn’t science, and how to do use science for themselves.

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