Outdoor Activity Lab : Exciting Stem Projects for Budding Scientists

Dive into science with these fun outdoor experiments for children to do in their own surroundings..

Outdoor Activity Lab contains 25 amazing projects to inspire young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, taking 9-12 year olds out of the house on a journey to better understand their world.

Great photography, clear step-by-step instructions and attention to detail will make young scientists excited from the get-go. There is a clear ‘How it works’ explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action.

This science book for children offers:

• 25 hands-on projects to do outside for kids aged 9-12.
• Easy to find and inexpensive materials with clear instructions to get stuck in.
• A clear explanation of how STEM is involved in creating the project or the results of the experiment.

This book is perfect for every young scientist curious about the world. Using easy-to-find household items, you can make giant bubbles to reveal how surface tension works, construct a water rocket and blast it skyward to learn about Newton's law of physics, discover how mushrooms grow by cultivating mycelium, and make your own barometer to measure atmospheric pressure ... and much more!

More in the series

The Activity Lab series inspires children to get hands-on with learning by creating exciting STEM projects in their favorite subject. If you liked Outdoor Activity Lab, then why not try Dinosaur Activity Lab for budding paleontologists, Cardboard Activity Lab for eco-friendly recycling fun, Space Activity Lab for aspiring astrologists, or Great STEM Projects experiments for all budding scientists?

Jack Challoner is a former science and math teacher and educator at the London Science Museum. He is the author of more than 40 science and technology books, including DK's Maker Lab and DK Eyewitness: Energy.