Projects and experiments to inspire and challenge your kids! The STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) are top education priorities in the United States--and they are growing fields with a high demand for jobs. If you want to make sure your children are prepared for the future in these fields, here's how you can help: Make it fun! Expose them to hands-on, real-world, and fun activities so they'll become engaged, motivated, and successful students later on. - Look inside for ideas and activities to stimulate your child's interest in these fascinating subjects, including:Racing juice cans - Setting up a circuit - Observing potato osmosis - Building a mousetrap race car - Creating a Cartesian treasure map - Going on a geometry scavenger hunt - Building a bridge - Exploring food chemistry - With easy-to-understand examples, problem-solving tips, and hands-on projects your family can create together, this guide gives you the tools you need to help your kids excel and foster a lifetime love of learning.