For Kids Are you ready to try some cool science activities create some amazing experiments and use bricks in a whole new way From this point forward you are officially a Brick Scientist Each of the experiments models and projects in this book will explore different areas of science biology chemistry physics Earth science astronomy and more As with any area of science there are always a few principles that should be followed standards that will be used as we complete the various science activities Meet the Brick Scientists Let’s meet the three Brick Scientists who will introduce us to the standards and principles we will follow during the awesome experiments and projects in this book MEET ATOM Favorite Scientist Albert Einstein physicist Favorite Science Tool A magnifying glass Frequently Says Safety first Atom likes to play by the rules and follow directions He knows that even small mistakes mistakes during a science project can mean danger If you see Atom during one of the experiments it means you should always wear your safety gear follow the directions and be sure to take precautions to keep yourself and others safe 2
MEET ADA Favorite Scientist Marie Curie chemist Favorite Science Tool A notebook many scientists use notebooks to write and draw their experiments and findings Frequently Says Pay attention to the details Ada loves taking notes during her experiments and projects She also draws pictures of her experiments and uses her computer to keep track of data she collects during her project When Ada’s around it means the project has specific instructions that should be followed kind of like a recipe If you skip one of the steps or do them out of order the experiment may not work MEET CHARLIE Favorite Scientist Charles Darwin naturalist Favorite Science Tool Safety goggles Frequently Says Will this work the right way Charlie knows that some science experiments and activities can involve many steps and use ingredients that are new or unfamiliar In science it’s important to remember that we need to read carefully ask questions if we are unsure and know that the outcome might be different than we expected and that’s ok 3
Exploring Earth Science with Bricks Earth science is the branch of science that focuses on the Earth and its atmosphere It includes the areas of geology the weather the oceans biomes and environmental issues We will explore Earth science using bricks for the following activities and projects Building a Dinosaur Dig to learn about fossils and paleontology Creating a model of the layers of the atmosphere Learning about water and the environment by making a Brick Water Cycle model Using items from nature to create data graphs and tables Exploring how ancient people tracked time using the sun with a Brick Sundial Measuring the weather by constructing a rain gauge Investigating the night sky by building constellations 5
