STEM Activity Lab: Fantastic Projects for Young Scientists

Dive into science, engineering, and math with these fun and simple experiments for children to do at home.

Bring the science lab into your home with 25 experiments for budding scientists aged 9-12 to get stuck into. Children can build their own projects and experiments with SI Science Activity Lab, which uses easy-to-source materials and combines science with art and craft.

This book of fun science experiments contains clear step-by-step instructions for each project, from racing wind-up cars to making music with a homemade guitar. These projects take young readers through each experiment, describing the science behind it and highlighting STEM facts.

This children’s book of science experiments offers:

• 25 hands-on projects that appeals to kids aged 9-12.
• Materials easily found around the home with no specialist equipment needed.
• Information boxes full of fascinating facts and panel stories that explain the science throughout the book.
• A clear explanation how STEM is involved in creating the project or the results of the experiment.

Ideal for kids who are interested in STEM, SI Science Activity Lab features experiments that explain how science, technology, engineering and math shape the world around us. Each activity has its own 'How It Works" section covering STEM principles to help young minds to satisfy their curiosity, stimulating their thinking and problem-solving skills.

More in the series

The Activity Lab series inspires children to get hands-on with learning by creating exciting STEM projects in their favourite subject. If you liked Science 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 has written more than 30 books on science and technology, and also acts as a science consultant on books, magazines, and television, including the BBC. His most recent book for DK was Home Lab (2016), which was shortlisted for the RNS Young People's Book Prize.