Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids: 50+ STEAM Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)

I used these with my grandkids. They enjoyed everyone we did. There are plenty of projects in the book. I liked what was offered. The projects were fairly easy to do.

great childrens book

Bought as a gift and the three boys loved it. Kept them busy all summer!

I’m not sure what age range this was advertised for, but I’d say some activities my 4 year old would enjoy, but a majority would be for older kids, around 6-10, I’d say. There’s sections for Science, Technology, Engineering (a bit more challenging), Art, and Math. Under science there’s a demonstration for photosynthesis and two different leaves, one “sun loving” plant and its leaves and one “shade loving” plant and its leaves. You submerge one leaf in a cup of water and place in the sun to see which leaf will make bubbles from oxygen. The experiment is laid out clearly, with the suggested season for each, the steps, the messiness level, difficulty, time needed, the explanation, and further experimentation. Some involve termites and bugs which not all kids will enjoy (or parents!) and some experiments may be a bit more advanced than some parents or kids are able to follow. I’m partial to the art experiments, which are solid activities. I got this book for a steal and do not regret it. A great way to instill a love of learning and science in your kids. Highly recommend!

Purchased as a birthday gift for a 5 year old and it was very well received. She loves it!

Keeps us entertained outside with lots of things to do! Would absolutely buy again.

This is such a great book! So many fun ideas, and very nice quality book, with clear directions and pictures. Lots of fun activities to do with your kids!

The first experiment was poorly designed. It asked children to compare leaves grown in the sun and in the shade, but from two different species. These leaves are to be placed in water, and after shining sunlight on them, one is supposed to compare the bubbles on the leaves as an indication of photosynthesis. Depending on the temperature of the water, even pieces of paper will have bubbles collect on them, so this doesn't sound like a good experiment to me. I spotted problems with other experiments, such the instructions to tape your plastic bag of seeds on a moist paper towel to the inside of a window in winter. This was given with no mention of checking the window to see if it is cold. Just before this instruction, the book states that the seeds need about 65 degrees F to sprout. In a rock-collecting activity, the experimenter is asked if the rock is heavy or light. Compared to what, I wondered. This book could be used for ideas, but the experimental procedures and measurements may need to be changed to make the activity meaningful.