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Simple Bacteria Growing Kit
K316 - $34.95
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Kit contains everything required:
1 unit Tri-Ess Nutrient Agar with instructions, 1 pkg of 20 pre-sterilized Petri Dishes, 20 Sterile Swabs, 1 1,000 ml. Erlenmeyer Flask, 1 Ceramic Screen, 1 12" Stir Rod
 
  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 - Flame Test Kit - $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).

Other products for science projects
  Magnets    Pulleys   Prisms    Lenses 

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Books For Science Projects

Science with Magnets
BK1363 - $4.95
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This lively book is packed with exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the intriguing properties of magnetism. All the experiments and tricks are safe and easy to carry out, using ordinary household equipment and simple magnets. Real examples show how magnetism is used in hiker's compasses, door catches, cranes and so on. Usborne Science Activities is an innovative series which responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for children. The text and illustrations are clear and simple, so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give more detailed explanations for adults who wish to work with their children. For ages 6-9. Paperback. 24 pages.

 

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Science with Light & Mirrors
BK1355 - $4.95
This colorful book is packed with exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the intriguing properties of light. All the experiments and tricks are safe and eay to carry out, using easily ordinary household equipment. Real examples show how people exploit the way light behaves for driving mirrors, periscopes, lenses and so on. Usborne Science Activities is an innovative series which responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for children. The text and illustrations are clear and simple, so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give more detailed explanations for adults who wish to work with their children. For ages 6-9. 24 pages.
Science With Air
BK1354 - $4.95

This colorful book is packed with exciting scientific activities, such as steering a model glider, finding the direction of the wind and making an air-powered rocket balloon. These experiments and tricks are all carefully designed to help young scientists explore the intriguing properties of air, using only ordinary household equipment. Usborne Science Activities is an innovative series which responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for children. The text and illustrations are clear and simple, so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give more detailed explanations for adults who wish to work with their children. For ages 6-9. 24 pages.

 

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Project Ideas:

CRYSTAL GROWING  

 GROW BACTERIA  

CONSTRUCT AN ATOM MODEL

BUILD A SOLAR SYSTEM

SLIMEY SLIME                      

 

Also check out The Magnet Man for experiments on magnets

     SUGGESTED PROCEDURE FOR A SCIENCE PROJECT:
The key word in education is DOING. Only by DOING can you come into contact with the world around you. Only by doing can you learn of the phenomena of the world. A Science project is your way of sharing and telling others what you have learned.
    In the preparation of a science project you learn to clarify your thought, investigate the work of others and develop a self-discipline.
    A good science project must tell a story, have meaning show preparation and research, PERSONAL INTEREST, good technique, creative ability, dramatic value and a scientific conclusion.
    There should be an accompanying notebook with all your data, conclusions, resources, consultants and a bibliography. In addition, you should be able to talk simply and enthusiastically about your project, charts and drawings will help make your project more explicit.
    Remember that your science project is a beginning, not an end. From these accomplishments can come scientists, engineers and better informed citizens to make our future world a better world for all.

AN EXAMPLE OF A SCIENCE PROJECT:
    TITLE: HOW WHITE IS WHITE
    Part 1: Research on White:
        Is it color or absence of color? How many different shades or tones of white can you find? (Illustrate with samples). Establish a reference for white using a light meter. Try samples of paper, paint, textiles and make notes of readings of each. Contact paint companies, ink companies, textile companies, etc., to determine how they find as perfect a white as possible. Obtain samples from them. Interview their chemists and sales engineers and discuss white with them. Show basic components as well as finished products.
    Part 2: The Chemistry of White:
        How do they make paper, ink, textiles, etc., white: Do bleaches actually make fabrics white? Try various bleaches, advertised versus unadvertised. Which produces a better white? Illustrate with samples. Does bluing make fabric white? Why and how?
    Part 3: Conclusion:
        What is the whitest white you can find? Have companies (paper, ink, textile) achieved the ultimate in white? Are they satisfied, or are they continuing research for a better method or result? Can you make a better white? 
        Is white paper ideal for school work? In daylight and artificial light? Speak to an ophthalmologist about reflected glare from white paper. perhaps a tinted paper would be better for your eyes.

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