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Water Activities
Study the inventions of ancient science with this great 3-in-1 water activities kit. Students in grades 8-12 will learn how simple principles of gravity, pressure, and measurement helped inventors of long ago build these machines to make life easier. The kit includes inventions like the Hero's Fountain and Clepsydra (or Water Clock). The teacher's guide includes complete assembly instructions as well as activities students can engage in for each invention. The essentials kit does not include ring stand, rings, flask.
Special Notice: The essentials kit does not include ring stand, rings or flask.
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Density Kit
Various shapes are used to teach students how to make measurements in the Metric System and how to use the formula: Density = Mass/Volume. Students use the various materials to demonstrate densities. Includes one aluminum bar, 3" x 1" x 1/4", two 1/2" aluminum cubes, one steel sphere, one glass sphere, and one 15 cm scale. |
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Alcohol Burner
This alcohol burner is designed to produce heat at a rate that is safe and appropriate for the IPS experiments. The burner stand is constructed of an inter-locked steel frame bidged with heavy duty wire mesh screening secured to the top to provide a stable support base. The heavy glass bottle and special cap/wick assemblies provide efficient but controlled heat production. Solid brass wick covers retard evaporation of the alcohol when not in use. Grades 6 - 12. |
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Equal Arm Beam Balance Kit
An educational standard, this balance features a durable one-piece base, molded of high impact styrene with three-point suspension for self-leveling. The beam is aluminum for lightweight sensitivity and pivots from self-aligning genuine agate bearings. For accuracy, it is die stamped so that precisely equal distances are maintained between pivot points.
Two injection molded sliding weights provide for fine adjustment. With a load of 50 grams per pan, the balance has an ultimate sensitivity of 10 mg.Gram Mass Set
Standard masses ranging from 100mg to 50 grams, packaged in plastic box with tweezers. One weight set required for each balance. |
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The Ball Makes the Game Poster
Did you know that the launch speed of a golf ball is 170 mph? That a ball with a rough surface flies more easily than a smooth one? That a ball always bounces in the direction of its spin? The way you play a game depends on the ball you use. This poster describes how the characteristics of different balls and the sizes of playing fields correspond to their respective sports.
Activity guide included.
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Investigations in Science
These unique guides each include 12 fun and simple science experiments for middle school students. Designed to give teachers and students an uncomplicated format to facilitate science education through the use of activities and experiments. National Science Education Standards are emphasized. |
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Elementary Physical Science Activities
This activity book with 16 hands-on projects will give students an understanding of such things as: polymers, fractals, pendulums and rocketry just to name a few.
Detailed lesson plans that utilize everyday
materials will make this a valuable tool in any elementary classroom.
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Liquid Crystal Temperature Strip, pkg/1
Fascinating measurement tool. This temperature strip measures surface temperature of any object or subject. 12" long with elastic fastening cord. Includes user's instructions. |
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Basic Equipment Pack
Essential equipment for students conducting scientific investigations is included in this set. The standard apparatus is used at every grade level and may be used in programs such as IPS and ISCS or as student lab stations. Each set contains: a pegboard and base assembly to be used for hanging test tube holders and racks, scoopula, thermometer, beakers, funnel rubber stoppers, safety alchohol burner, graduated cylinder, evaporating dish, dropper pipette and hardware. Grades 6-12
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Investigating Kits
Through 18 investigations students explore measurements such as length, area, volume, temperature and mass using the scientific method of observation. Materials include a ruler, measuring cylinders, plastic container, mass pieces, wooden and plexiglas blocks. Two student workbooks, "Investigating Measurement" and "Investigating Density," are included. Grades 6-12
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Kubic Bubbles
A practical way to visually "prove" geometry problems and demonstrate light refraction. Build cubes, octahedrons, tetrahedrons and prisms - then dip them in soap-glycerin to produce fascinating shapes with the smallest possible surface areas. Instruction booklet explains formation of surfaces by each of the frames and examines properties of soap films.
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Clever Catch® - Measurements
This colorful 24" inflatable vinyl ball provides an excellent way for children to learn about measurement! Sample questions:
- What is the area of a vegetable garden that is 8m by 9m?
- How many millimeters are in 3 meters?
- 36 feet are equal to how many yards?
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Clever Catch® - Metric System
A new addition to our ever expanding educational line called Clever Catch® Balls. Example questions found on this ball are:
- Which of the following is NOT a metric unit for temperature? A. Celsius, B. Fahrenheit, C. Kelvin.
- 2.54 cm =____ inch.
- Name the SI base unit of time.
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