Exploring Creation with Chemistry Household Items Kit

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Product Overview

  • Streamline Apologia Chemistry 3rd Edition labs!
  • Includes over 90 items that can be difficult to find & gather
  • Organized and ready to go!

Description

This Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 3rd Edition kit includes the harder to find household items needed for labs, making them easier to accomplish! No need to run around gathering supplies each week – everything is organized and ready to go. Just grab the labeled bag and get started! You will need to supply some basic household items which aren’t feasible to include in the kit – such as ice, toilet bowl cleaner, a milk jug, red cabbage, bowls, etc., but these are clearly listed out for you, week-by-week.

This kit is not a stand-alone; it pairs with the Exploring Creation with Chemistry Textbook, which is required to complete labs and investigations. Click here for an alphabetical listing of all items in the kit, their quantity, and which chapter they are used in. Includes over 90 items (like alligator clip wires, an LED bulb, graph paper, ammonia, etc.) that you won’t have to run around and find. A great way to streamline science labs this year!

Note: Not compatible with earlier editions

Publisher's Description of Exploring Creation with Chemistry Household Items Kit

Designed to coordinate with the Apologia textbook, the Chemistry Household Items Kit contains over 40 components which are usually found... though are sometimes elusive, around the house. These items are conveniently organized for ease of use, in the proper amounts, with little waste, all in one place. Complete with a list of items, where the items are located within the box, and in which chapter they are used. An additional list with items to be provided by the student is enclosed as well.

When the Chemistry Household Items Kit is combined with the Exploring Creation with Chemistry Lab Set the student will have most things necessary to complete the experiments in the textbook.

Category Description for Exploring Creation with Chemistry

Exploring Creation with Chemistry from Apologia is a college-preparatory high school chemistry course designed to make chemistry approachable and successful in a homeschool setting. Authored by Kristy Plourde in this new 3rd edition, the course maintains Apologia’s trusted quality while featuring updated content, improved chapter order, and homeschool-friendly experiments.

Students explore foundational chemistry concepts through a biblical worldview, learning how the intricate design of matter reflects God’s wisdom and creativity. The course emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on experimentation.

Key Curriculum Features:

  • 16 modules covering measurement, atoms and molecules, atomic structure, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid-base chemistry, solutions, gases, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, redox reactions, and more
  • “On Your Own” questions, Review Questions, and Practice Problems throughout each module
  • Generous use of examples, illustrations, and photos for concept clarity
  • Homeschool-friendly experiments with clear instructions
  • Strong biblical worldview integrated throughout the course

Program Components:

  • Student Textbook: Full-color hardcover text with modules, examples, and lab activities
  • Solutions Manual and Test Booklet: Answers to all questions and problems, plus module tests and quarterly tests
  • Student Notebook (optional but highly recommended): Consumable notebook with formatted pages for questions, lab reports, data recording, and a suggested schedule
  • Lab Kit (optional): Convenient packages from Nature’s Workshop with supplies needed for most experiments

Important Notes:

  • Algebra 1 is a prerequisite for this course.
  • Required basic equipment includes a 0–500g scale, blue and red litmus paper, and a thermometer (-10°C to 110°C). Many other items can be substituted with household alternatives.
  • An optional MicroChem Lab Kit is available for more advanced experiments.
  • This 3rd edition is not compatible with previous editions.
  • A special companion website with additional links and resources is available (access details printed in the textbook).

Exploring Creation with Chemistry stands out for its clear explanations, excellent illustrations, practical labs, and consistent biblical perspective. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a rigorous yet manageable high school chemistry course.

Browse all Exploring Creation with Chemistry resources and sets below!

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Product Format:Other
Grades:10-12
Brand:Nature's Workshop
Length in Inches:10.375
Width in Inches:13.25
Height in Inches:4.75
Weight in Pounds:4.85
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