Book Review: Mason Jar Science

Disclaimer: I received a book to review. All opinions are my own. 

40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments

Capture Big Discoveries In a Jar, from the Magic of Chemistry and Physics to the Amazing Worlds of Earth Science and Biology.

Overflowing with 40 dynamic, slimy, and super-cool experiments, this fun guide encourages budding Einsteins ages 8-12 to use a mason jar to explore the wonders of chemistry, botany, biology, physics, and earth science. Mason jars are the perfect containers for all kinds of experiments, and unlike expensive and fragile beakers and cylinders, they are affordable and durable. With a jar as a little lab, readers will learn how to create miniature clouds, tiny tornados, lava lamps, squishy, colorful slime, and much more!

From the kitchen counter to the classroom or science fair, Mason Jar Science will pique a child’s love for scientific exploration and uncover­ing the mysteries of the world — no lab coat required!

I absolutely love this book and it has become a staple in my school planning bag. I love finding an exciting experiment that doesn't require a lot of tools we do not have to go along with lessons. We have tons of mason jars, so that is never a problem. Plus, the experiments are projects that really excite kids and get them excited about science.

In addition to the experiments and projects, there are other lessons. These include the scientific method, intros to biology, chemistry, physics, botany, and earth science. A few of the experiments are Lava Lamp 2.0, Making 3 different types of slime, String of Stalactites, Cornstarch Quicksand, Homemade Compass, Kitchen Jar-den, Make a Bug Vacuum, and even a tower of liquids. The book also includes a glossary, metric conversion chart, barometric pressure chart, and an index.

There are "side projects" all throughout the book, like making a bubble wand, speak like scientist excerpts, and more. I really like the way the book is worded. It is worded to inspire fun, not like a textbook. The book really makes science fun. As a homeschool mom, that is what I look for!