Storybook Science Series 2019

Welcome to the 4th annual Storybook Science series. Let’s celebrate National Reading Month by combining my two favorite things – reading and science! I’m partnering with a group of wonderful bloggers again this year to bring you an amazing series of science activities inspired by children’s books all throughout the month of March. This year’s themes include STEM Challenges, Environmental Science, Citizen Science, and Space Science. Read more about these themes below and see a list of the books and activities planned. I’ll be adding links and filling out the calendar as the month goes on.

Storybook Science

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Click here for Storybook Science 2018 posts.
Click here for Storybook Science 2017 posts.     Click here for Storybook Science 2016 posts.

STEM Challenges

This week the focus is on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). We’ll be issuing challenges inspired by books. Can you use your STEM skills to complete the task?

March 1

STEM Challenge Inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer from Kid Minds

March 4

STEM Challenge: Build a Tower on Sand inspired by Iggy Peck, Architect from Inspiration Laboratories

March 5

Nature STEM Challenge – Map the Backyard inspired by Mapping Sam from Nature with Kids

March 7

STEM Challenge: Building a Trampoline for Peter Rabbit inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit from JDaniel4’s Mom

March 8

Build a Bird Cage STEM Challenge inspired by Memoirs of a Parrot from Line upon Line Learning

Environmental Science

Every year I have a week featuring conservation ideas and ways kids can make a difference. These environmental science themed activities are perfect for Earth Day and gaining an appreciation for our ecosystems.

March 11

How to Build a Bird House inspired by Bird Songs from Nature with Kids

March 12

Let’s Make Seed Bombs for Earth Day inspired by A Seed is Sleepy from Kitchen Counter Chronicles

March 13

Biodegradable Experiment inspired by Recycle Everyday from ReadCountCraft

March 14

Compost Materials Experiment inspired by Compost Stew from ReadCountCraft

March 15

Making Your Home Environmentally Friendly inspired by Green City from Line upon Line Learning

March 16

Spring Bulbs Nature Study inspired by Up in the Garden Down in the Dirt from Rainy Day Mum

Citizen Science

This week we’ll be sharing ways that you can get involved with collecting data for current science research. Everyday citizens (adults and kids) can help professional scientists with their research projects.

March 18

Citizen Science Projects Kids Love inspired by The Bluest of Blues from Mama Smiles

March 20

How to Make a DIY Barometer – Collecting Weather Data to Inform Decisions inspired by Curious World of Calpurnia Tate from Edventures with Kids

March 21

Urban Birdwatching Citizen Science Project from Nature with Kids

March 22

Wildlife Watching Citizen Science Project inspired by Wild Ones: Observing City Critters from Line upon Line Learning

March 24

Bee Citizen Science Project inspired by Bee and Me from Share it! Science

Space Science

Our last week takes us to space. We’ll be exploring planets, constellations, astronauts, and more.

March 25

DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Stars inspired by Look Up With Me: Life Among the Stars from Kid Minds

March 26

Easy No Sew Big Dipper Pillow inspired by Mae Jemison (You Should Meet) from She Loves Science

March 27

Build a Rocket Mouse inspired by Whatever Next from Science Sparks

March 28

Make Mini Rockets inspired by Dogs in Space from Line upon Line Learning

Exploring the Night Sky inspired by Touch the Brightest Star from Nature with Kids

March 29

What Makes Moon Phases inspired by Mooncake from Preschool Powol Packets

March 30

Make Your own Draco Constellation using Fiber Optics inspired by Flight of the Last Dragon from From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom

March 31

The Science of Parabolas inspired by A Calculator Called Katherine from Homeschooling My Kinetic Kids

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