Elements of Science

$79.95

100 Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, and PhysicsInvestigate the most important phenomena inbiology, chemistry, and physics by conductingmore than 100 fun experiments. A broad yetelaborate introduction to the physical and lifesciences, this kit is intended to expose childrento the full spectrum of science and showfirsthand how these three core disciplinesinterrelate. Ages 10 and up.The full-color, 112-page book is organizedinto the following 15 chapters:1. Water: adhesion, cohesion, buoyancy, density,states of water, surface tension2. Air: Bernoulli’s Principle, gases, pressure,wind, molecular theory3. Heat: temperature, evaporation, heat energy4. Sound: music, sound waves, vibration5. Forces: centrifugal force, energy, weight,gravity, inertia, pendulums, rockets6. Magnetism: magnetic fields, compasses,magnetic poles, radiation7. Electricity: electric motors, lightbulbs,simple circuits, static electricity8. Electromagnetism: electromagnets, the EMspectrum, waves, current indicators9. Light: camera obscura, light and shadow,light intensity10. Optics: microscopes, telescopes, lenses,prisms, reflection, refraction, optical illusions11. Plants and Animals: seeds, microscopicorganisms, plant cycles, plants and light12. Colors: color theory, printing, spectrum13. The Human Body: brain, eyes, circulatorysystem, ears14. Chemistry: acids, bases, chromatography,filtration, reactions, tricks, safety15. Earth and Sun: globes, day and night, seasons,rotation, sundials, time zonesContents: ‘ printed die-cut cards’ cardboard spiral’ printed sticker sheet’ black paper’ tracing paper’ colored paper’ red transparent gel’ green transparent gel’ blue transparent gel’ yellow transparent gel’ stand’ eye goggles’ citric acid powder, 10 g’ iron powder, 13 g’ sodium bicarbonate, 27 g’ sodium carbonate, 12 g ‘ phenolphthalein solution, 10 mL (1% phenolphthalein in ethanol)’ color tablets (5)’ safety cap bottle opener’ double measuring spoon’ pipette’ large measuring beaker’ small measuring beaker’ plastic hose’ funnels’ skewers’ straws (red and white)’ straws (transparent)’ rubber bands’ plastic tube’ 5 balloons’ paper clips’ metal cap ‘ needle’ polystyrene ball’ plastic plate’ mirror foil without hole’ mirror foil with hole’ polystyrene disk’ sandpaper’ bulb socket’ light bulb’ insulated copper wire’ coil of copper wire’ bar magnet’ ring magnet’ iron rod’ compass’ magnifying glass jar’ lens, large (violet)’ lens, small (cyan)’ eyepiece’ eyepiece adapter cap’ scope housing (dark blue) WARNING! , This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision. WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD , Children under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.