Tunnels! With 25 Science Projects for Kids
- Create a tunnel maze
- Design a series of tunnels on graph paper
- Experiment with Newton's laws of motion
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Moles, beavers, rabbits . . . these animals burrow tunnels in the ground every day! What other kind of creature makes tunnels? Humans!
In Tunnels! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, children ages 7 to 10 explore the fascinating world of passageways beneath the ground, dug deep within the earth through soil and rock. But why dig through rock to make a tunnel? Tunnels give people a way to travel and transport goods from one place to another. Readers learn about the engineering and construction that go into every tunnel made, whether it's being dug under roads, under oceans, or under cities. Links to primary sources for kids offer a unique, interactive learning experience, while fun facts, engaging illustrations, timeline, glossary, and lots of resources keep kids wanting to learn more about the engineering design process.
Try these hands-on STEM activities!
- Create a tunnel maze
- Design a series of tunnels on graph paper
- Experiment with beam strength
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Paperback, $14.95 9781619306509 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction
Let’s Explore Tunnels
Chapter 1
Why Do We Build Tunnels?
Chapter 2
Engineers and Designs
Chapter 3
Tools, Machines, and More!
Chapter 4
Types of Tunnels
Chapter 5
Famous Tunnels and Future Tunnels
Glossary
Metric Conversions Resources
Essential Questions
Index