Michelle Nichols is Master Educator at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL, where she has worked for twenty years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University. At the Adler Planetarium, Ms. Nichols specializes in informal education (i.e., "out-of-school-time" education). She has developed, facilitated, and evaluated hundreds of astronomy, space exploration, and history of astronomy activities for audiences ranging from early elementary children to adults. She has served on Adler staff teams to create planetarium shows, several of which have been distributed to planetariums internationally, and several dozen exhibits, both large and small.
"This well-thought-out collection includes many demonstrations
familiar to science educators as well as some surprising and
engaging new ones; it should be a welcome addition to any school,
public, or home science library." - Kirkus Reviews
"The science is solid and presented in a fun way. Each activity has
information about the amount of time it might take to do the
activity plus a list of materials needed, safety tips, and setup
hints...this is a great book that will be a joy to all who use it."
- Ralph Peterson, National Science Teachers Association
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“Sound scientific procedures, clearly photographed step-by-step
directions, and thorough explanations of intended results make this
a winning resource for family-friendly experiments concerning the
heavens that will teach something new to both young readers and the
adults assisting them.” - Erin Anderson, for Booklist
“A creative way to offer hands-on learning for science educators,
parents, or students interested in astronomy.” – Doneanne Soult,
Westampton Middle School, NJ, for School Library Journal
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