Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids
by Jim Wiese Author
(From Amazon): Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing discoveries! * Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids? * Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics? * Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Ancient Science is for you! From Greek lighthouses and Roman bridges to Chinese kites and Mesopotamian soap, you'll investigate some of the greatest scientific discoveries and the people who introduced them to the world. Dozens of fun-packed activities help you see for yourself how the earliest humans cultivated plants, why instruments make different sounds, how fireworks get their explosive power, and much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So step back in time and take an amazing journey with Ancient Science!
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- eBooks
- ISBN
- 978-0471215950
- Print Status
- In Print
- Projects
- 40
- Pages
- 122
- Suggested Grades
- 4th - 7th
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1
- Copyright
- 2007
Projects
- 1.1 The First Humans: The Stone Age
- 1.2 The First Humans: Make It Grow
- 1.3 The First Humans: Sweet Tooth
- 1.4 The First Humans: Sky Sign
- 1.5 The First Humans: Pop Music
- 2.1 Ancient Mesopotamia: Scrubbing Bubbles
- 2.2 Ancient Mesopotamia: Free Wheeling
- 2.3 Ancient Mesopotamia: Where in the World
- 2.4 Ancient Mesopotamia: Money, Money, Money
- 3.1 Ancient Egypt: Sticking Together
- 3.2 Ancient Egypt: Pyramid Power
- 3.3 Ancient Egypt: Measure Up
- 3.4 Ancient Egypt: Keeping Time 1
- 3.5 Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphics
- 4.1 Ancient Greece: Keeping Time 2
- 4.2 Ancient Greece: The Sound of Music
- 4.3 Ancient Greece: Eureka!
- 4.4 Ancient Greece: Diving Bell
- 4.5 Ancient Greece: Surprise Attraction
- 4.6 Ancient Greece: Knowing All the Angles
- 4.7 Ancient Greece: Measuring the Earth
- 4.8 Ancient Greece: A Nice Reflection
- 4.9 Ancient Greece: Seeing the Light
- 5.1 Ancient Rome: Seeing Better
- 5.2 Ancient Rome: Clever Clippers
- 5.3 Ancient Rome: Powerful Wheels
- 5.4 Ancient Rome: Stronger Structures
- 5.5 Ancient Rome: Stronger Materials
- 6.1 Ancient China: Flying High
- 6.2 Ancient China: Going Up with a Bang
- 6.3 Ancient China: Write On
- 6.4 Ancient China: Cool Treats
- 6.5 Ancient China: True North
- 6.6 Ancient China: Count on It
- 6.7 Ancient China: Earthquake!
- 7.1 Aztec, Mayan, and Native North American: Sun Block
- 7.2 Aztec, Mayan, and Native North American: Paddle Along
- 7.3 Aztec, Mayan, and Native North American: Grow It
- 7.4 Aztec, Mayan, and Native North American: North and North
- 7.5 Aztec, Mayan, and Native North American: Sun Track
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