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.
For orders outside of the United States: we are unable to ship our liquid components due to shipping restrictions, but we will send you their respective bottles with labels.
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