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Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 7 Kit
SKU
082498
Grade 7
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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
$196.95 Item only ships to U.S. destinations. It will cancel automatically if shipping to non-U.S. destination
Warning
Choking Hazard
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description
Kit includes pipet, green pen, clear plastic cups, filter paper, food coloring, laundry starch, blotter paper, Lugol’s Iodine, Adult safety goggles, clear and school glue, nitrile gloves, graduated cylinder, lab apron, nylon synthesis and rope trick kit, stirring rod, glass jar, wooden splints, seeds (corn, lima beans) magnifying glass, science notebook, Styrofoam cups, peat moss, basic microslide kit, toothpicks, scalpel, 9-volt battery, digital multimeter, steel wool, insulated copper wire, silk and wool friction pad, rubber friction rod, flexible plastic straws, paper clips. D batteries and battery holders, bulb sockets, light bulbs, propeller, resistor, small DC motor, switch-knife type, alligator clip leads, Ziplock bag, 6-volt battery, iron metal filings, nails, bar magnets, pottery clay, graduated cylinder (100 ml), pebbles, coarse sand, magnetic compass, and cork. You will need to provide Microscope (1000x recommended) Microscope immersion oil for 1000x Microscope, acetic acid (vinegar), ammonium hydroxide (household ammonia), isopropyl alcohol 90%, liquid dish soap, scissors, glass beaker (or jar), sodium chloride (table salt), 16 x 150 ml test tubes (2), digital stop watch (watch with second hand or timer), colored pencils, white cardstock, copper pieces (or pennies made prior to 1982), aluminum foil, Barnes bottle dropper (or plastic container), glucose syrup (or corn syrup), binoculars, bird feeder, bird seed, Bird Guide, and insect pins.
Publisher's Description of Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 7 Kit
This kit contains more than 50 of the less common items for the experiments in the Building Blocks of Science Book 7, including microscope slides, peat moss, friction pads, a magnifying glass, graduated cylinders, alligator clips leads, and so much more! Use the materials inside to dive into a hands-on exploration of the five core scientific disciplines of chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy.
Category Description for Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 7
Building on topics introduced in Book 3, topics covered include pure substances and mixtures, solutions, separating mixtures, organic chemistry (the chemistry of carbon), polymers, biological polymers including amino acids, DNA, and RNA; plant cells and the classification of plants, the chemistry of photosynthesis, plant structure and growth, plant reproduction; chemical energy, electrostatics, electrodynamics, and electromagnetics; Earth as a system and Earth’s hydrosphere, biosphere, and magnetosphere; different types of galaxies, the Milky Way, red giants, white dwarfs, and other objects in space.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 7 |
| Brand: | Home Science Tools |
| Length in Inches: | 19.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 13.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 14 |
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