The BIG Book of Glues, Brews, and Goos

This compilation is a must-have for every library, providing a multitude of methods for developing easy, interesting activities for children. Projects across cultures, recipes for healthy snacks, and intriguing science experiments are among the hundreds of ideas connecting learning and creativity for students of all ages. Here's a book to help students create cross-disciplinary projects by using materials they make themselves. From clays and dough, to compounds and crystals, to healthy treats and snacks, children can access the formulas and recipes to make them all! This updated resource combines everything from the former two volumes into one comprehensive edition and features even more recipes, additional relevant content, and expanded connections between activities and curriculum. Every activity provides you with easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions. Each tried-and-true, safe concoction uses easily obtainable ingredients and provides suggestions for determining why and when each formula can be used. The book contains recommendations for linking projects to curriculum to help make each activity relevant and educational. Organized into 33 chapters, projects include making musical instruments, growing and using plants, conducting science experiments, and preparing food for ourselves and other creatures.

Diana F. Marks consults with teachers, parents, children, and school districts to help enhance learning and develop curricula. Previously, she was a teacher for gifted students.

Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Tips
Chapter 1: Clays and Doughs
Chapter 2: Salt Map Mixtures
Chapter 3: Papier-Mâché
Chapter 4: Plaster of Paris
Chapter 5: Glues and Pastes
Chapter 6: Paints
Chapter 7: Face and Body Paints
Chapter 8: Natural Dyes
Chapter 9: Bird Food and Bird Feeders
Chapter 10: For the Bugs
Chapter 11: Growing Plants
Chapter 12: Dried Flowers, Potpourri, and Pomanders
Chapter 13: Crystals and Crystal Gardens
Chapter 14: Non-Newtonian Fluids and Goos
Chapter 15: Bubble Solutions and Bubble Frames
Chapter 16: Volcanic Actions and Science Projects
Chapter 17: Geology Fun
Chapter 18: Making Musical Instruments
Chapter 19: Invisible Inks
Chapter 20: Activities from Other Times and Other Cultures
Chapter 21: Colonial Times Projects
Chapter 22: Soaps
Chapter 23: Candles
Chapter 24: Make Your Own Paper and Paper Projects
Chapter 25: Snow Globes
Chapter 26: Breads and Baked Goods
Chapter 27: Edible Art
Chapter 28: Dairy Products
Chapter 29: Treats that Children Can Make
Chapter 30: Fruit Preserves
Chapter 31: Syrups
Chapter 32: Pickles, Sauerkraut, Mustards and Horseradish
Chapter 33: Miscellaneous
Bibliography
Index