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Botany: Experimental Greenhouse Science Kit (Kids First Level 2)
SKU
062618
Grade K-2
Neutral
Consumable
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Charlotte Mason
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Secular
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Christian/Religious
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Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Multi-Sensory
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Conceptual/Topical
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Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
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Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
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Our Price
$29.95 $29.95 $26.90
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Warning
Choking Hazard
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description
Maybe you have a budding botanist in your house this kit has everything they need to get started. They will perform a variety of experiments to demonstrate what plants need to grow, germinate plants from seeds, grow a flower garden, learn how you can force buds to bloom, and so much more. Experiments are done in special greenhouse domes that become your laboratory.
Publisher's Description of Botany: Experimental Greenhouse Science Kit (Kids First Level 2)
"Budding botanists will love getting their hands dirty in this unique biological science experiment kit. Learn about plants and seeds by conducting experiments in a specially designed botanical laboratory with greenhouse domes. Assemble the domed greenhouses, complete with thermometers and ventilation. Construct an automatic watering system to keep your plants from getting too thirsty. Grow beans, cress, and zinnia flowers, and learn how each plant has different needs.
Experiment with plant cells and capillary action. Learn how roots work to transport water and nutrients throughout a plant. Conduct experiments that demonstrate how plants need water, light, and heat to grow.
Discover the strength of a bean and how leaves sweat. See why grass grows back after it is cut and how cuttings can grow roots. Germinate fruit and vegetable plants from the seeds in your kitchen.
Grow a flower garden. Make tiny plaster bugs to decorate your garden. Collect seeds with your socks, and grow a funny grass head. Make leaf and bark rubbings. Learn how you can force budded branches to bloom in winter.
With a 48-page, full-color illustrated guidebook, this kit teaches botany fundamentals with step-by-step instructions for the hands-on experiments as well as growing information for many common plants.
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 |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-2 |
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743011366 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 14.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.7188 |
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I wanted a gift for my nephew that might help keep him busy and learning over the summer.