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Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 3 Kit

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082494
Grade 3
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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.
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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.
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Medium Teacher Involvement
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Everything you need is included.
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$78.95
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Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 3 Kit

Description

Kit includes clear plastic cups, poly bags, filter paper, coarse sand, food coloring, laundry starch, pebbles, school glue, paper clips, yeast, magnifying glass, blotter paper, rubber band, seeds (peas, baby lima beans and sweet basil), alligator clip leads, copper pieces and wire, red LED, galvanized nails, balloons, silk and wool friction pads, heavy cord, Styrofoam balls, bar magnets, styrofoam cups, iron metal fillings, peat moss, and unflavored gelatin. You will need to provide colored pencils, citrus dish degreaser, measuring cups and spoons, permanent black marker, round tip scissors, science notebook, scalpel (knife), digital stopwatch (or watch with second hand/cell phone timer), glucose syrup (or corn syrup), and dry ice. Optional items include Bird Golden Guide, Marigold seeds, Stellar scope Star Locator, and chemical splash safety googles (for block dry ice).

Publisher's Description of Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 3 Kit

This kit contains over 30 items for experiments in the Building Blocks of Science Book 3, including laundry starch, balloons, friction pads, peat moss, various seeds, magnifying glass, gelatin and so much more! Use the materials included in this kit to explore various hands-on topics including polymers, DNA, mixtures, the basic cell, photosynthesis, how electricidal energy and magnets work, Earth’s magnetic field, galaxies and more!

Kit Contents: Filter Paper, 11 cm, 10 pack; Food Coloring, 4 colors; Iron Metal Filings, 30 g; Laundry Starch, concentrated, 60 mL; Alligator Clip Leads, 6 pack; Copper Pieces, 3 pack; LED, red, diffuse type, 5 mm; Copper Wire, insulated, #24, 15'; Balloons, medium, 9", 3 pack; Friction Pad, silk, 6x6"; Friction Pad, wool, 6x6"; Paper Clips, small, 100/box; Peat Moss, 2 bags;Pebbles, fine gravel, 1 lb.; Sand, coarse, 1 lb; Seeds, sweet basil, pack; Seeds, baby lima bean, pack; Seeds, pea, pack; Yeast, packet; String, heavy cord, 25'; Bar Magnets, 3"" Alnico I, 2 pack; Magnifying Glass, 2", 3X Lens; 6x10 Poly Bags, 1.5 mil, 3 pack (not pictured); Paper, blotter, one 12"x18" sheet; Cup, clear plastic, 9 oz, 30 pack; Gelatin, unflavored; Nail, 6D galvanized box, 3 pack; Rubber Band, size 16; School Glue, 4oz; Styrofoam Ball, 2"" diameter, 2 pack; Styrofoam Cup, 12 oz, 12 pack



Category Description for Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Book 3

Topics in Book 3 include: mixtures, polymers, DNA, plants, the plant life cycle, hydrosphere, biosphere, earth's magnetic field, galaxies, celestial objects, electricity, magnets, and more. A typical week includes reading the chapter, performing the experiment, and review.

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Product Format:Other
Grade:3
Brand:Home Science Tools
Length in Inches:19.25
Width in Inches:13.625
Height in Inches:5.375
Weight in Pounds:7.0313
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