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Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People (Adventures With Science , No 1)

Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People (Adventures With Science , No 1)

  • Paperback
  • Author: Robert C. Mebane, Thomas R. Rybolt
  • Publisher: Enslow Publishers
  • Release Date: September 1998
  • Reading Level: Ages 9-12
  • ISBN-10: 0766012247
  • ISBN-13: 9780766012240
  • List Price: $11.93

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Chemistry experiments for home or school demonstrate the properties and behavior of various kinds of atoms and molecules.

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Average Rating: Score = 4.5 Score = 4.5 Score = 4.5 Score = 4.5 Score = 4.5

Great intro to Chemistry for homeschool or co-op

Rating: Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5

I used this text as the basis for teaching 2nd and 3rd grade elem. chemistry in our homeschool co-op. Some of the terms are "above" that level, but someone with a little science background or enjoyment will be able to explain them. I have been AMAZED at how quickly the kids picked up the concepts presented in this book- and feel that at the end of our course, they have a very solid foundation for chemistry and science. I made a basic "lab sheet" each week using the question for the title (though I reworded it to not be a yes/no question), materials list, procedure, observations, and conclusion. I tried to emphasize the scientific process and encourage them to hypothesize before we began. I grocery shopped for all the supplies before our semester began and everything was readily available. (This is a HUGE PLUS!) The students really have enjoyed the class each week (as have I!!!) and have grown so much in their synthesis of ideas, process, and scientific concepts. I am so pleased and am online looking for something similar to use for physics next semester! :)

Good Introduction of Chemistry for kids

Rating: Score = 4 Score = 4 Score = 4 Score = 4 Score = 4

This is a good introduction to Chemistry for young children. The experiments are easy to do and materials for the experiment are easy to find.

Always answer "yes" and you are done

Rating: Score = 3 Score = 3 Score = 3 Score = 3 Score = 3

I actually really have enjoyed the experiments, and my son has, too, for the most part, but I have to say that I'm disappointed that EVERY question posed for the experiment has the answer "YES." It doesn't take long to predetermine the answer (it's always "yes") and look for it or to try to force it.

I agree with the other reviewers that the experiments are all very simple to perform (with one or two minor exceptions), and require basic materials easy to find at a grocery store. I have found them to be great learning lessons for simple observations and learning very basic chemistry, especially for children with minimal chemistry experience.

However, I feel I must hide the book from my son so that he does not see the expected results in the simple drawings before our experiment is done. And again, I am unsure of the wisdom of posing questions that all have the same answer. That said, this book should probably be purely a teacher's guide and probably never shown to the child, which is not how I had first interpreted it.

Beware - (V. 5: Adventures With Science) (Library Binding) is NOT Book 5

Rating: Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5

These are great books overall - simple chemistry experiments covering materials (household items), procedures, observations, and discussions.

Books 1-5 do not progress in difficulty. Each book provides different experiments to compliment things learned in previous books.

Adventures with Atoms and Molecules

Rating: Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5 Score = 5

Wonderful hands on chemistry experiments and lessons for children. I used it for 3rd grade chemistry in homeschool. The lessons are easy to follow and most experiments use materials you have around the house.