Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring Concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (Lab for Kids, 16)

<b>Minecraft + STEM = An unstoppable force for fun and learning! In <i>Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids,</i> you’ll find a collection of 48 creative, collaborative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting for the whole family. Venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project.</b><br><br> Just a few of the exciting things you’ll create and learn about:<br><b>Hands-on activities: </b><ul>\n<li>Concoct glow-in-the-dark slime</li>\n<li>Grow pipe cleaner snowflakes</li>\n<li>Design and build a model Martian habitat</li>\n<li>Mix milk and soap to create “fireworks”</li>\n<li>Make a working volcano</li>\n<li>Create an electromagnet</li>\n</ul>\n<b>In-game projects:</b><ul>\n<li>Craft a laboratory to serve as your in-game headquarters</li>\n<li>Carve a crystal ice castle</li>\n<li>Construct a working dam</li>\n<li>Design and use a custom teleporter</li>\n<li>Build an underwater oceanographic field station</li>\n</ul> Start with a <b>lesson on terminology and gameplay</b>, learn how to document Lab activities with <b>sketchnoting</b>, and <b>meet five leading Minecraft experts</b> who share how their experiences with the game have contributed to their success.<br><br> The popular<b> Lab for Kids series</b> features a growing list of books that share <b>hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics</b>, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete <b>materials list</b>, clear <b>step-by-step photographs</b> of the process, as well as <b>finished samples</b>. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.<br>