Putney Hicks Inventors Club - Book 1 - Experiment Collection
Grab all 7 STEM experiments here!
Grab the complete companion guide to The Secret of the Magic eyePad (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures Book 1) in this printable PDF.
Includes:
- 7 STEM Experiments, with learning objectives, materials lists, detailed instructions, links to videos, plus printable worksheets. Each experiment lists Next Generation Science Standards.
- Full novel study with bonus activities, including word puzzles, vocabulary match-ups, character study, plot questions, geography questions, and even a Zentangle challenge.
- Bonus Audiobook Guide with character images and all illustrations from the fiction book.
Each experiment is designed to spark real curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and sneak in real science and math — without it feeling like homework. Every guide includes learning objectives, a materials list, step-by-step photos, and videos.
Also available for purchase separately (see below). Paperback and flowable eBook versions available on Amazon.
Explore All 7 STEM Experiments:
| # | Experiment | Concept | Difficulty | Prep Time | Execution Time | Mess Factor | Math Content | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | The Straw Trick | Air pressure & force balance | ▲ ▲ Easy–Mod | 5–10 min | 20–40 min | Low | Optional — detailed appendix covers force balance, pressure, volume (add/subtract/multiply) | Ages 8–12, Gr. 3–6 |
| B | Rapid Prototyping | Engineering design cycle | ▲ ▲ ▲ Moderate | 10–15 min | 45–90 min | None | Integrated — measurement, area, perimeter; weighted scoring (multiply & add) | Ages 9–14, Gr. 4–8 |
| C | Room Layout Challenge | Scale modeling & spatial reasoning | ▲ ▲ ▲ Moderate | 15–20 min | 60–120 min | None | Core to experiment — unit conversion, scale factors, area, weighted scoring (multiply & add) | Ages 9–14, Gr. 4–8 |
| D | Papier-Mâché Volcano | Engineering design & construction | ▲ ▲ ▲ Moderate | 30–60 min | 2–4 hrs active + 2–7 days drying | High | Minimal — basic measuring for structure sizing | Ages 7–14, Gr. 2–8 |
| E | Dry Ice Volcano | Phase changes & sublimation | ▲ ▲ Easy–Mod | 10–15 min | 20–30 min | Very Low | Optional — phase diagrams; reading charts (no calculation required) | Ages 8–14, Gr. 3–8 |
| F | Vinegar & Baking Soda Volcano | Acid-base chemical reactions | ▲ ▲ Easy | 5–10 min | 30–45 min | Medium | Minimal — measuring ingredients; observing & recording results | Ages 7–14, Gr. 2–8 |
| G | Monster Toothpaste Volcano | Exothermic reactions & catalysts | ▲ ▲ Easy | 5–10 min | 15–20 min | Medium | Minimal — measuring ingredients; doubling a recipe | Ages 8–14, Gr. 3–8 |
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Each experiment is designed to spark real curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and sneak in real science and math — without it feeling like homework. Every guide includes learning objectives, a materials list, step-by-step photos, and videos.
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