Life skills are certainly taught, but not explicitly stated. Great use of diversity in graphics. Activities use low cost materials and the soda bottle rocket is a great alternative to a purchased kit. No mention is given of how you might modify these activities for youth with physical or mental limitations. Life skill development is not as focused as science skill development.
Material is presented in an excellent manner.
Science goals are clearly stated. Life skill goals are a little fuzzy. Science understanding and development of competencies are life skills also. An evaluation tool is included for youth but not one for use by the leader.