Terrific Technology
Published on 4. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-78312-360-5 (ISBN)
Description
STEM Activity: Terrific Technology will inspire your Key Stage 1 and 2 children with a range of fun and educational activities and puzzles related to mechanisms, robotics, computers, gadgets, space exploration and more!
Bite-size facts explain the technological theories and discoveries behind them, making it easy to home school and keep your children busy while you work from home.
Match the ancient tool to its modern partner, complete the plastic polymer patterns, metals quiz, water the crops in the irrigation maze, help the plane land at the airport! These are just some of the write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Terrific Technology.
Also available: STEM Activity: Amazing Maths, STEM Activity: Extreme Engineering and STEM Activity: Sensational Science.
Bite-size facts explain the technological theories and discoveries behind them, making it easy to home school and keep your children busy while you work from home.
Match the ancient tool to its modern partner, complete the plastic polymer patterns, metals quiz, water the crops in the irrigation maze, help the plane land at the airport! These are just some of the write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Terrific Technology.
Also available: STEM Activity: Amazing Maths, STEM Activity: Extreme Engineering and STEM Activity: Sensational Science.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
clr photos and illus
Dimensions
Height: 268 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78312-360-5 (9781783123605)
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Person
Claire Sipi has worked in the children's publishing industry for over 25 years, first as an editor and now as a freelance writer, specializing in licensed publishing and non-fiction reference titles, ranging from branded character encyclopedias to general knowledge first encyclopedias and books on dinosaurs, nature, animals, science, technology and gadgets.
Meg Kaufer is a founding member and current President of the STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY. The STEM Alliance is a non-profit organization with the mission of creating a network of STEM learning opportunities. They work closely with local schools to run hands-on, applied STEM enrichment experiences. Highlights of their work include launching an annual public STEM festival, establishing competitive robotics teams, and creating a hands-on summer enrichment program. Meg has Masters in Curriculum & Instruction.
Meg Kaufer is a founding member and current President of the STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY. The STEM Alliance is a non-profit organization with the mission of creating a network of STEM learning opportunities. They work closely with local schools to run hands-on, applied STEM enrichment experiences. Highlights of their work include launching an annual public STEM festival, establishing competitive robotics teams, and creating a hands-on summer enrichment program. Meg has Masters in Curriculum & Instruction.
Content
Ancient tools * marvellous machines * gears and pulleys * man-made materials * plastic fantastic * clever ceramics and flexible textiles * mighty metals * farm tech * engine power * water and buoyancy * fantastic flight * biotechnology * genetic engineering * medical technology * sparking electricity * magnets and more * analogue to digital * cool computers * awesome apps * computer graphics * phone a friend * wireless technology * incredible internet * virtual reality * artificial intelligence * robot revolution * space tech.