Liz Lee Heinecke has loved science since she was old enough to inspect her first butterfly. After working in molecular biology research for ten years and getting her master's degree, she left the lab to kick off a new chapter in her life as a stay-at-home mom. Soon she found herself sharing her love of science with her three kids as they grew, journaling their science adventures on her KitchenPantryScientist website. Her desire to spread her enthusiasm for science to others soon led to a regular segment on her local NBC affiliate, an opportunity to serve as an Earth Ambassador for NASA, and the creation of an iPhone app, with the goal of making it simple for parents to do science with kids of all ages, and for kids to experiment safely on their own. You can find her at home in Minnesota, wrangling her kids, writing for her website, updating the KidScience app, teaching microbiology to nursing students, singing, playing banjo, painting, running, and doing almost anything else to avoid housework. Liz graduated from Luther College and received her master's degree in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
<p>Join mom and kitchen scientist extraordinaire Liz Lee Heinecke for simple</p><p>family-friendly activities that introduce fundamental scientific principles in a</p><p>fun and accessible way.</p><p>In Super Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kid—adapted from Kitchen Science Lab</p><p>for Kids—each activity follows clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions</p><p>exploring subjects as diverse as:</p><p>1. Microbiology by growing your own microbe zoo on a homemade petri plate.</p><p>2. Rocket science by making and launching bottle rockets, using water and a bike</p><p>pump.</p><p>3. Physics—marshmallow slingshots serve as a lesson on the transformation of</p><p>energy and an egg-throwing experiment demonstrates the law of motion.</p><p>4. And so much more! Other great projects explore the exciting science</p><p>of crystals, static electricity, acidification, and solar energy.</p><p>Along with the experiments, you’ll find:</p><p>1. Tips for keeping a science journal.</p><p>2. Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative</p><p>Enrichment.”</p><p>3. Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.”</p><p>4. Safety tips and hints.</p><p>The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at</p><p>parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the experiments are safe</p><p>enough for children as young as toddlers and exciting enough for older kids, so families</p><p>can discover the joy of science together.</p><p>Each activity contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the</p><p>process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as</p><p>part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended,</p><p>designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward</p><p>being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill</p><p>levels.</p>
