Home Schooling Kits

A fundamental hands-on  approach to science that is just right for the home schooling student.

A series of kits and study materials designed to be used by the student with adult supervision. Several areas of investigation are covered by the use of our kits. The kits are very easily adaptable for school science projects. 

CHEMISTRY KIT

TRI-ESS CHEMISTRY KIT
This unit is ideal for home study as well as curriculum used in a classroom. Due to the nature of the materials used, we recommend that when used by children there be an adult supervision. A full understanding of the complexities and interactions that exist in the world requires an understanding of chemistry. Chemistry is the science that treats the composition of substances and the reactions they create when they are combined. This unit will help students increase their perceptive and analytical capabilities. To better understand basic scientific concepts, it is important that experiments in the book be performed in the order presented. This hands-on exploration used will enable the student to make observations and predictions to weigh and measure materials and to record findings. From this they can construct an understanding of basic scientific concepts and learn problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills. Chemistry units contain some hazardous chemicals. There must be adult supervision. We recommend a minimum age level of 10.

    Chemistry units contain some hazardous chemicals. There must be adult supervision. We recommend a minimum age level of 10.

BK0001 - Book of Chemistry Experiments - $15.00 - 
Temporarily Out of Print

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Beginning with an introduction to the language used by chemists and continuing with a short history of chemistry, the various equipment used to conduct the experiments in the book, the setting up of a home laboratory, the construction of some basic apparatus, learning chemical measurements and techniques such as decantation, filtration, evaporation, crystallization. You will also learn the physical make-up of a flame and how it is used in a laboratory. Includes a brief explanation of elements, components and mixtures. Divided into 3 sections: Water & Gases, Inorganic Chemistry and Simple Organic Chemistry. 

KGC1 - Tri-Ess Chemistry Unit 1 - Water & Gases. - $35.00
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Includes laboratory preparation of the material, assembly of the apparatus for doing the experiment and testing of the finished product. Experiments include electrolysis of water, producing oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and chlorine.
Kit includes: Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Hyudroxide, Calcium Carbonate Lump, Calcium Hydroxide, Cupric Sulfate, Glacial Acetic Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Perioxide 3%, Iron Filings, Lime Water, Manganese Dioxide, Phenolphthalein Solution, Potassium Iodide, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bisulfate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfur, Zinc Mossy, Red Litmus Paper and Blue Litmus Paper.

KGC2 - Tri-Ess Chemistry Unit 2 - Inorganic Chemistry - $48.00
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This kit concerns itself with solutions, acids and bases, salts and a series of elements such as iodine, sulfur, borax, sodium and potassium, calcium, aluminum, manganese, iron, copper and silver. You will be working the salt of these elements, creating other salts, replacement, forming carbonates and hydroxide as well as simple distillation.
Kit includes: Alumium Potassium Sulfate, Calcium Oxide, Denatured Alcohol, Ferrous Sulfate, Magnesium Ribbon, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Ferrocyanide, Potassium Permanganate, Silver Nitrate, Sodium Borate, Tetra, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Zinc Chloride.

KGC3 - Tri-Ess Chemistry Unit 3 - Organic Chemistry - $20.00
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This kit deals with organic chemistry which is a chemistry of carbon and carbon compounds. First you will learn to construct a simple model to enable you to understand vo. Plus experiments with hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, alcohols, fermentation, carboxylic acids, fats and oils, producing soap, proteins, synthetic fibers, plastics and much more! Also included is an explanation of working out chemical equations.
Kit includes: Ethanol, Glycerine, Methanol, Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Iodide.

KGC153 - Tri-Ess Apparatus Kit - $110.00
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This kit contains the basic equipment necessary to perform the experiments in the Tri-Ess Book of Chemistry Experiments. 
Kit includes: support stand, ceramic screen, test tubes, beakers, flasks, gas generating jars, glass tubing, stoppers, clamps, brushes, graduated cylinder, magnet, alcohol burner, funnel, forceps, stir rod, wash bottle, safety goggles and watch glass. 

 

ADDITIONAL STUDY KITS

 
K290 Generator Kit - $9.95
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A kit designed to demonstrate the basics of constructing an electromagnetic generator. All necessary materials are supplied. Instructions included. This kit is designed to demonstrate the principles of a generator. It will not provide any current to actually operate a light bulb or other device. Recommended ages: 9-12 years old.
 
 
K295 - Plating Kit- $23.65
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Contains: Copper anode, Copper Sulfate (70g), Ethyl Alcohol (2 oz), Gelatin (1/2 oz), 2 conductor wires, 2 alligator clips. Nickel Ammonium Sulfate (150g), Boric Acid (25g), Sodium Chloride (25g), Hydrogen Peroxide (1 oz), Empty Sulfuric Acid bottle (1 oz), Nickel Anode, Instructions. 
 
K296 - Borax Bead Test - $29.95
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Designed to instruct students and mineralogists in a test procedure for minerals and chemicals. Kit provides all the necessary equipment, chemicals and instructions for learning this simple test procedure. Can be applied to flame testing as well. 
 
 
K297 - Vitamin C Test Kit - $25.95
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Using a chemical indicator, 2-6 Dichloro-indophenol, sodium Salt and common household fruits and vegetables, the student can determine the relative quantities of Vitamin C. This great experiment also teaches the principles of titration. Includes Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), test tubes, pipets, indicator and instructions.
K130 - Crystallography Kit (Bifringence) - $49.95
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This kit demonstrates bifringent polarization of chemical crystals involving the use of chemical melts. Adaptable for micro photographic procedures. Contains the following: 1 spatula, 2 polarizing films, 1 magnifier, 12 chemicals in vials, 12  cover slips, 12 slides, 2 oz. reagent alcohol, 2 oz. burner fluid, 1 alcohol lamp, 1 "Tech Talk" on procedure and 1 dropper. Minimum of high school level. Requires the use of a microscope and a camera (not included).
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