Adventures With Atoms and Molecules: Chemistry Experiments for Young People - Book I (Adventures With Science)

I used this text as the basis for teaching 2nd and 3rd grade elem. chemistry in our homeschool co-op. Some of the terms are "above" that level, but someone with a little science background or enjoyment will be able to explain them. I have been AMAZED at how quickly the kids picked up the concepts presented in this book- and feel that at the end of our course, they have a very solid foundation for chemistry and science. I made a basic "lab sheet" each week using the question for the title (though I reworded it to not be a yes/no question), materials list, procedure, observations, and conclusion. I tried to emphasize the scientific process and encourage them to hypothesize before we began. I grocery shopped for all the supplies before our semester began and everything was readily available. (This is a HUGE PLUS!) The students really have enjoyed the class each week (as have I!!!) and have grown so much in their synthesis of ideas, process, and scientific concepts. I am so pleased and am online looking for something similar to use for physics next semester! :)

I have both book 1 and 2, and they are great. Almost every experiment can be done easily and with stuff you have at home, and I mean that there may be five out of both books that I would have to go to the store to get supplies. But, even though the experiments are easily doable, they are also very informative! We will learn so much from these books. These were recommended as an elementary science resource in The Well Trained Mind. We are currently using this every week or so for third grade, and we will continue to use it next year.

This book has great simple experiments which my daughter and I have both been enjoying. We define the new science terminology in her science notebook and make a science prediction/observation/conclusion page as well. I generally don't let her read the experiment pages first because the answers to the question / what is going to happen are printed there too... takes some of the fun out of the experiment. I just read it and tell her what to do next. It works great for me and my homeschooled daughter of 9.

If I could have seen more pages from the book, I would not have purchased it. I would have liked more information in the form of diagrams and charts. The actual lay out of the book is like a typed college report, rather than a published book. I was hoping to use it in my 4th grade classroom, but ended up not using it at all.

This book is part of the Chemistry II program developed by NOEO Science. My 13 year old loved it! We love the NOEO program because 1) it's a terrific, kid friendly science program 2) it fulfills the science requirements for elementary school and 3) the developers select wonderful, whole books like this one.

I love how this book uses common household items and simple experiments; it helps me make science a part of everyday life and simplifies my prep work!

This is a good introduction to Chemistry for young children. The experiments are easy to do and materials for the experiment are easy to find.

As we've used this book in our homeschool I've really liked the ease of the lessons. They're clear and I've had all the materials, so far, on hand. My kids can do the steps and they like the hands on learning. I like the simplicity!