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Biology Lab (Kids First Level 3)
SKU
009004
Grade 2-AD
Neutral
Consumable
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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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Description
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and as parent teachers, we want to capitalize on this curiosity. Through this introductory microscope kit children will be introduced to the fascinating world that is unseen by the natural eye. Accompanying this set is a 32-pg. instruction manual providing step-by-step instructions, tips, background information and explanations for a wide array of experiments. Activities include getting familiar with the microscope and microscope basics, plant cells, cells in the cross-section, animal cells and "guinea pigs", and many others designed to give children an overview of the possibilities in the world of microscopic science. Kit includes 1 prepared slide, 4 blank slides, cover slips, tweezers, needle, pipette, 2 sample containers, petri dish with lid, and a microscope. The microscope ocular lens is adjustable 4x to 15x magnification power, which when combined with the included 3 objective lens will provide a total magnification power of 60x to 600x. It also has a battery powered light. There are a few items that need supplied including 2 AA batteries, a bottle cork, sand or gravel, an onion, aquatic plants, waterweed, pine needles, raw meat and other household items.
You will find this kit provides children with an excellent introduction to the mysterious yet marvelous microscopic world in which we live. ~Deanne
Category Description for Kids First Science Kits
This great new series is for your youngest engineers and scientists. Level 1 is for ages 3 to 5, and level 2 is for 5 to 7. This is a brand new line for Thames and Kosmos and is intended to introduce young learners to science and math concepts while also developing fine motor skills and visual/spatial reasoning. At level 1, the building is accompanied by an engaging storybook (24 pages in length), pretend play, and simple activities. The activities reflect the content of the story line and use chunkier building pieces that are great for smaller hands. Each kit comes nicely packaged in a durable storage container.
Level 2 takes children to the next level of science there are no storybooks, but a detailed 48-page, illustrated guide book comes in every kit. These kits introduce children to the scientific method and teach science basics using hands-on experiments. Level 2 kits do not have a storage container.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| Grades: | 2-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743015807 |
| Length in Inches: | 12.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.4 |
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