Ancient Science
40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids
Published on 1. April 2003
128 pages
978-0-471-46037-4 (ISBN)
Description
Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazingdiscoveries!
* Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the firstknown maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build thepyramids?
* Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detectearthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics?
* Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fairproject?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then AncientScience is for you! From Greek lighthouses and Roman bridges toChinese kites and Mesopotamian soap, you'll investigate some of thegreatest scientific discoveries and the people who introduced themto the world. Dozens of fun-packed activities help you see foryourself how the earliest humans cultivated plants, why instrumentsmake different sounds, how fireworks get their explosive power, andmuch more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all youneed is everyday stuff from around the house. So step back in timeand take an amazing journey with Ancient Science!
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JIM WIESE is a science teacher and an educational coordinator for nonprofit organizations. He is the author of many popular kids' science activity books, including Roller Coaster Science, Rocket Science, Detective Science, Cosmic Science, and Sports Science, all from Wiley.
Content
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
How to Use This Book.
Being a Good Scientist.
Increasing Your Understanding.
Using This Book to Do a Science Fair Project.
A Word of Warning.
PART 1: SCIENCE FROM THE DAWN OF TIME;
THE FIRST HUMANS.
Project 1: The Stone Age.
Project 2: Make It Grow.
Project 3: Sweet Tooth.
Project 4: Sky Sign.
Project 5: Pop Music.
PART 2: SCIENCE FROM THE FERTILE CRESCENT: ANCIENTMESOPTAMIA.
Project 1: Scrubbing Bubbles.
Project 2: Free Wheeling.
Project 3: Where in the World.
Project 4: Money, Money, Money.
PART 3: SCIENCE AMONG THE PYRAMIDS;
ANCIENT EGYPT.
Project 1: Sticking Together.
Project 2: Pyramid Power.
Project 3: Measure Up.
Project 4: Keeping Time 1.
Project 5: Hieroglyphics.
PART 4: SCIENCE FROM THE CITY-STATES: ANCIENT GREECE.
Project 1: Keeping Time 2.
Project 2: The Sound of Music.
Project 3: Eureka!
Project 4: Diving Bell.
Project 5: Surprise Attraction.
Project 6: Knowing All the Angles.
Project 7: Measuring the Earth.
Project 8: A Nice Reflection.
Project 9: Seeing the Light.
PART 5: SCIENCE FROM REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE;
ANCIENT ROME.
Project 1: Seeing Better.
Project 2: Clever Clippers.
Project 3: Powerful Wheels.
Project 4: Stronger Structures.
Project 5: Stronger Materials.
PART 6: SCIENCE FROM THE FAR EAST;
ANCIENT CHINA.
Project 1: Flying High.
Project 2: Going Up With a Bang!
Project 3: Write On.
Project 4: Cool Treats.
Project 5: True North.
Project 6: Count on It.
Project 7: Earthquake!
PART 7: SCIENCE FROM THE AMERICAS;
AZTEC, MAYAN AND NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN.
Project 1: Sun Block.
Project 2: Paddle Along.
Project 3: Grow It.
Project 4: North and North.
Project 5: Sun Track.
Glossary.
Index.
