Science Kit Materials
Below is the list of materials that come with our Foundations Science Kit. These are also listed with each experiment in the online classroom.
Science Station
- Beakers
- Paper Cups
- Petri Dishes
- PPE - Goggles
- Test Tubes + Caps
- Test Tube Holder
- Solid Fuel Stove (Burner)
Science Tool Kit
- Funnel
- Magnifying Lens
- Measuring Tape
- Pipette
- Teaspoon
- Tweezers
Solid Components
- Calcium Carbonate (Chalk Powder)
- Color Tablets
- Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt)
- Iron Filings
- Sand
- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
- Sodium Chloride (Table Salt)
- Sucrose (Sugar)
Writing Utensils
- Black Marker
- Chalk
- Pencil + Sharpener
- White Crayon
Liquid Components
- Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
- Dish Soap
- Vegetable Oil
Other Materials
- Aluminum Foil
- Balloons (Blue)
- Balloons (Mixed)
- Black & White Construction Paper
- Block Eraser
- Cheesecloth
- Duct Tape
- Filter Paper
- Foil Pan (Mini)
- Fold Top Plastic Bag
- Index Cards
- Magnet (in zip-sealed bag)
- Magnetic Marbles
- Paperclips
- Pipecleaners
- Plastic BB's (at least 50)
- Pom-Pom + String (2-4ft)
- Protractor
- Rubberbands
- Stirrers
- Styrofoam Ball
- Styrofoam Ball Half
- Suction Cup
- Tea Candles
- Toothpicks
- Zip-Sealed Bag
Materials Needed From Home
Common Household Items
- Cutting Board + Knife
- Deep Tray or Baking Dish to Catch Liquids
- Flashlight
- Heatproof Containers (Able to Hold Hot Liquids) - Need 2
- Large Cup and Bowl
- Lamp with Removable Shade
- Plate/Tray
- Pot/Pan
- Timer
- Water
- Freezer & Refrigerator
- Microwave/Hot Plate/Stove
- Sink/Tub to Catch Liquids
- Matches
- Long lighter
- Honey
- Empty bottle
- Scissors
Optional
- Globe or Ball
- Colored Markers
- Video Recording Device
Experiment Specific
- Apple - Modeling the Layers of the Earth
- Dairy Milk - Reaction 2: Precipitates
- Empty Plastic Gallon Jug - Water Pressure
- Ice Cubes - Solid to Liquid to Gas & Hot and Cold Water
- Lighter or Match - Rising Water & Can Fire Really Burn Different Colors? & How Can You Put a Fire Out Slowly?
- Wooden Dowel - Measure the Tilt of Earth’s Axis Yourself
- Copper sulfate (root killer) - Can Fire Really Burn Different Colors?
- Oven-bake clay (or a fireproof substance to hold a match) - How to Put a Fire Out
- 9-volt battery, Fine-grade steel wool (0000 grade from the hardware store works best) - Can Metal Burn?
- Thermometer - Can Air Keep You Warm? & The Greenhouse Effect
- Insulation Material (Cotton, Bath Tissue, Etc.) - Can Air Keep You Warm?
- Cardboard Box, Newspaper, Plastic Wrap, Marshmallows - Make Your Own Solar Oven
- Corn Syrup - Layers of the Atmosphere Demonstration
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