Complete Introduction to Earth & Space Lab Kit (Grade 9+)

SKU
033978
Grade 9-12
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$155.95
Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
  • Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons away from children. Discard broken balloons at once.

Description

Investigate complex topics including atmospheric science, geology, biogeochemical cycles, and renewable energy. 13 Activities. The Complete Introduction to Earth and Space Kit for grades 9+ provides 15 hours of learning, either as a starting point to develop a personalized high school science course, or to complement your current science curriculum. At the high school level, 15 hours is equivalent to the general recommendation for a one semester lab credit. The included Guide provides topical ideas for further study.

Publisher's Description of Complete Introduction to Earth & Space Lab Kit (Grade 9+)
The Complete Introduction to Earth & Space kit for grades 9+ offers advanced students a sophisticated exploration of Earth's systems and universal phenomena through 13 comprehensive hands-on activities. Guided by a detailed 46-page full-color manual, students investigate complex topics including atmospheric science, geology, biogeochemical cycles, and renewable energy using professional scientific equipment. Through hands-on experiments studying crater formation, seismic activity, magnetic fields, and human environmental impact, students gain deep understanding of Earth's interconnected systems. The kit helps high school students answer advanced questions about plate tectonics, atmospheric layers, and global cycles while developing genuine scientific investigation skills through practical experimentation.

Contents List: Aluminum Pie Plate; Balloon Clip; Balloons; Beakers; Block Magnet; Bottles, 17-oz; Box the Kit Came in; Chocolate Bar; Cloud Chart Poster; Colored Pencils; Compass; Disc Magnets;
Display Box; Drawing Paper; Flour; Foil pieces; Footprint Sheets; Funnel; Gloves, pairs; Graham Crackers packs; Grape Juice; Iron Filings; Marbles, Large; Marbles, Small; Marker; Marshmallows, Mini packs; Masking Tape; Mini Weather Station; Nature Notebook; Newsprint; Nitrate Test Strips with Key; Paper Clips; Peat Moss; Phosphate Test Strips with Key; Plastic Test Tubes; Poly Bag; Powdered Drink Mix; Sample Test Solutions; Steel Wool; Stirring Rod; String; Tape Measure; Test Tube Clamps; Test Tubes, Glass; Tongs; World Maps; Zip-close Bag

These impressive kits introduce the basics of earth and space science without a textbook! Guided by the detailed full-color manual (46-50 pgs.), students will discover essential topics through hands-on activities and experiments. These guides are quite helpful as they introduce and explain the topics being studied, give step-by step instructions to the activities, ask related questions to analyze results, and provide a “what happened” explanation after the activity. While there is space to answer questions, middle school students may benefit from creating a student notebook. A Sketch Notebook is included in the Grade 9+ Kit. Along with the guide, each kit includes most supplies to complete the activities. A few household items are required.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:9-12
Brand:Home Science Tools
Length in Inches:12.5625
Width in Inches:12
Height in Inches:11
Weight in Pounds:12.6
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