From beetles to bugs, ant lions to slime molds, praying mantises to earthworms, Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method shows teachers and parents how to use a full spectrum of insects and other crawling creatures to teach children the five steps of the scientific method: question, hypothesis, methods, result and conclusion. Focusing on fun as well as education, and operating on the premise that doing is learning, Creepy Crawlies offers more than 100 different experiments, highlighting the methodology of scientific thought in a hands-on manner that is easily accessible to children ages 5-12.
This classroom-tested collection of experiments and discussions on crawling creatures and scientific methodology is the perfect resource for teachers or just an afternoon of educational fun at home.