When my oldest two were young they used to watch The Magic School Bus all the time. My 6 year old is not as familiar with the show but I think it is high time she becomes familiar. While, I would be just as happy getting rid of my TV, I feel this is one show that that exhibits quality and fun. So, I was super excited to see The Young Scientists Club has a kit called The Magic School Bus: Jumping into Electricity. I just knew it had to be full of fun and exciting activities to help kids understand the concept of electricity and I was right! Ms. Frizzle does not disappoint with her creative and hands on teaching.
The kit contains:
Cardboard circuit holder
Rubber band
Pieces of foil
Rubber band
Light bulb (2)
Pieces of plastic
Pieces of paper
Balloon
Rice cereal
Fish cutout sheet
3 wires with alligator clips
Anti-static sheet
Zinc plate
Copper plate
Buzzer
Paper fasteners
Light bulb holder
Aluminum pie tin
You will also need some basic supplies from home.
Things you will do with your kit will be make cereal jump, make a lightning bolt, experiment with insulators and conductors, create static hair and more!
The book that comes with the kit has detailed instructions which are easy to understand and put to into action. You do not need previous knowledge of how electricity works or a previous lesson since the kit is complete. The book is colorful and filled with entertaining conversations between Ms. Frizzle and her students.
The kit is brought to you by the Young Scientists Club. The Young Scientists Club is a fun and inexpensive way to bring science to life in your homeschool. Every month (or twice a month if you prefer) the Young Scientist Club will send your child a kit like the Magic School Bus: Jumping into Electricity. Not all kits will be themed around The Magic School Bus. You can pay month to month or pay for a year or so in advance. The monthly fee is only $11.99 with $4.95 in shipping in the USA. It’s so much fun and so easy for me to use in my homeschool. It’s always nice to see the kids get excited about something like this also!