Kitchen Science Lab (SmartLab)

SKU
041382
Grade 3-8
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
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Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description

The kitchen is a child’s first science lab! Just consider using yeast to rise dough and bake bread, or boiling water. Yep! That is real life science. Now, its time to take it to the next level with this SmartLab kit. Beginning with some fairly simple experiments, the instruction guide offers 40 labs from understanding surface tension, osmosis, and acids and bases to polymers and more. Kit contains a 36-page guide, graduated cylinder, large and small graduated beaker, test tubes, Erlenmeyer Flask, petri dish (with lid), syringe with tubing, funnel, pipette, latex balloon, glow-in-the-dark powder, sodium alginate powder, calcium chloride pellets, expanding polymer spheres, wooden candy sticks and the kitchen sink! Well, not the real kitchen sink, yours will still be necessary; but this cool sink includes a shelf-rack/test tube stand! You supply numerous household items, for example raisins or dry navy beans, eggs, active dry yeast, honey, rubbing alcohol (90%), etc. A great way to introduce children to the world of chemistry found in the kitchen!

Publisher's Description of Kitchen Science Lab (SmartLab)

Can water move uphill? What’s the structure of a bubble? What makes slime so slimy? With Kitchen Science Lab, young scientists can find out the answers to these questions and more as they make alien eyeballs, marshmallow monsters, invisible ink, marbled paper, and glowing slimes! This exciting science kit includes a sink that can be used for both experiments and storage, and a shelf that doubles as a test-tube rack. The 36-page science book features 40 science experiments. Kitchen Science Lab is a great parent-child activity kit and is the perfect introduction to basic kitchen chemistry. Adult supervision is required for several of the activities. Experiments require household ingredients not included in the kit. You can find a complete list of ingredients used in the recipes inside the book.

Includes: a graduated cylinder, 120 mL beaker, Erlenmeyer flask, test tubes and test tube stand, papermaking deckle and frame, large and small bioplastic-forming trays, spatula, shape molds, pipette, 4 Latex Balloons, 100 mL of glycerin for making bioplastics, funnel, and paintbrush.



Category Description for Smartlab Lab Kits

Interested in a specific science topic or looking to find an easy to follow, hands-on way to learn science? SmartLabs may have a kit to satisfy the curiosity of your student and help you make science happen! Each kit contains helpful instructions, informative science details, and most of the necessary components to complete the activities. Some household items are necessary, and adult assistance is required for some activities. See individual products for more information.

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Product Format:Other
Brand:SmartLab
Grades:3-8
EAN/UPC:850047776143
Length in Inches:12
Width in Inches:14
Height in Inches:3.5
Weight in Pounds:1.85
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