Do your kids enjoy science experiments? Mine do. And we've done our fair share over the years. But I'm going to be honest and admit—I always dreaded explaining the behind-the-scenes science of the experiment. I would stumble, fumble, and bumble things up, and wonder if my children were really understanding the hows and whys.
That changed last week when we tried Amazing Science! We completed four engaging experiments: Matchstick Speedboat, Reversing an Image in Water, Floating Eggs, and Building a Motor.
The instructor on the DVD not only demonstrates the experiment, he also gives clear and comprehensive scientific explanations for the experiments (which makes me hip-hop-hooray happy!).
How it Worked for Us
My boys watched both DVDs and each chose two experiments to try. Elijah made supply lists for each experiment. I added the necessary items to my grocery list, and purchased them.
On experiment day, the boys viewed the experiments again. After watching one, they would come to the dining room, find the supplies necessary, and complete the experiment.
Every experiment was a success. Yes, you read that right.
Are the Supplies Crazy?
The majority of the items we used for our four experiments were household items (eggs, salt, pepper, dish soap, marker, paper, screw, battery, etc.) and I only had to purchase a few (wire and magnet).
The other experiments on the DVD seem to be pretty consistent–mostly household items with a few you'll need to outsource.
Are These DVDs Really Amazing?
Yes. Really. Amazing. Last week Simon (my five-year-old) was playing with his magnet bin for the first time (just a box with a magnetic wand, ring magnets, and other things he's collected to put in there). He was showing me his tricks and instructed, "Mom, these two won't stick. They are negative-negative or positive-positive." I responded with a, "Oh, did daddy teach you that?" Simon shook his head no. I probed, "How did you know?" He exclaimed, "That science guy!" And then I knew it was Amazing Science.
Is There Anything You Didn't Like?
Not really. I just wished there was a printable master supply list, so I made one. You can download it here.
The only other thing I wish is that there were more volumes of Amazing Science!
Get Your Own
You can buy Amazing Science! Volume 1 for $19.95. You get two DVDs with 23 experiments.
Read what other crew members are saying about Amazing Science on the TOS blog.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of Amazing Science Volume I in exchange for an honest review.
Ohh this looks wonderful, I might have to get my own!!
THANK YOU for the supply list! I printed it and put it in the jacket of the dvd case for future use. That was my complaint with the dvd series, as well.
Have a great day!
Nicole