Smart Box Science Kits

Description

You can't beat these little kits for the value; there's a lot packed in each one for very little money! Every kit includes a project booklet, tools and equipment for several activities. While the booklet's activities are pretty basic, my favorite feature is that you'll be able to use the equipment for many other science experiments and demonstrations in the future! For example, the volcano kit includes a nice molded plastic volcano, a syringe, and plastic tubing. While you'll use up the baking soda and vinegar included right away, that volcano will last though many eruptions and will be a big time-saver if you really didn't have time to build or sculpt your own beforehand. Likewise, the Force Science kit includes a sturdy plastic track and a little cart which you could even use at the high school level to study friction, acceleration and force! It also includes a Newton's cradle to assemble, which is another nice bonus. The Geo Science kit includes a tiny divided rock box and specimens, plus a nice plastic model of the earth's crust. We also love Weather Science, with its included thermometer, evaporation chamber, blank weather charts, the parts to build a wind speed instrument and more! We think you'll be just as pleased at the quality and reusability of the components as we are! - Jess

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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.