Burn Off A Few Calories
Make your own calorimeter with these parts: a 100ml Borosilicate Erlenmeyer flask; a 6-1/4” tall x 4” dia aluminum chimney with a port cut out of it; a 4-1/2” square aluminum plate with a hole to hold the flask; a plastic nut to hold the flask; and a cork and pin to hold the foodstuff you'll be igniting. You supply an alcohol thermometer.SHARE
By “the filling of vesicles in volcanic and sub-volcanic rocks by minerals deposited from hydrothermal fluids.” Also by buying this kit, which is easier and faster by thousands of years. Make your own crystal-filled rocks. Kit includes a geode mold, bag of plaster, (2) bags of alum powder, UV fluorescent dye, glow in the dark paint, stir stick and brush, and a plastic beaker. Bonuses include a poster and black-light keychain, so you can check your work.
By “the filling of vesicles in volcanic and sub-volcanic rocks by minerals deposited from hydrothermal fluids.” Also by buying this kit, which is easier and faster by thousands of years. Make your own crystal-filled rocks. Kit includes a geode mold, bag of plaster, (2) bags of alum powder, UV fluorescent dye, glow in the dark paint, stir stick and brush, and a plastic beaker. Bonuses include a poster and black-light keychain, so you can check your work.
Making stuff crystal clear is boring. Grow your own red, blue or purple crystals with these amazing Magical Crystal growing kits. You get approx 4 oz of mono-ammonium crystal, a 2-3/8" dia concave base, some appropriate food coloring flakes, a 3-3/4" x 2-3/4" dia clear plastic container, mixing stick and instructions. Ages 8+.
Making stuff crystal clear is boring. Grow your own red, blue or purple crystals with these amazing Magical Crystal growing kits. You get approx 4 oz of mono-ammonium crystal, a 2-3/8" dia concave base, some appropriate food coloring flakes, a 3-3/4" x 2-3/4" dia clear plastic container, mixing stick and instructions. Ages 8+.
This is the new, improved, bigger and better CHEM C1000 beginner chemistry set from Thames & Kosmos. Follow Professor Probenius, the world's most distinguished cartoon chemistry professor, through the 80-page manual while he provides safety advice and instructions for carrying out 125 diverse experiments. Build a fire extinguisher, make water flow uphill, identify chemicals, split water into hydrogen and oxygen and much more. Includes the simple lab equipment and supplies you need to experiment with air pressure, surface tension, acids and bases, indicators, electrochemical reactions and chromatography. You add some common household materials. A superior kit for ages 10 and up. Winner of the Gold Award® from Parents' Choice.
This is the new, improved, bigger and better CHEM C1000 beginner chemistry set from Thames & Kosmos. Follow Professor Probenius, the world's most distinguished cartoon chemistry professor, through the 80-page manual while he provides safety advice and instructions for carrying out 125 diverse experiments. Build a fire extinguisher, make water flow uphill, identify chemicals, split water into hydrogen and oxygen and much more. Includes the simple lab equipment and supplies you need to experiment with air pressure, surface tension, acids and bases, indicators, electrochemical reactions and chromatography. You add some common household materials. A superior kit for ages 10 and up. Winner of the Gold Award® from Parents' Choice.
Sometimes the best STEM starts with slime. The Ooze Labs Chemistry Station holds chem lab components including test tubes, measuring cups, pipettes and more, ready for budding chemists to perform (20) experiments specializing in ooziness, sliminess and colorful goopy and fizzy fun. Comes with a 16-page manual. You add some common household items. For ages 6+.
Sometimes the best STEM starts with slime. The Ooze Labs Chemistry Station holds chem lab components including test tubes, measuring cups, pipettes and more, ready for budding chemists to perform (20) experiments specializing in ooziness, sliminess and colorful goopy and fizzy fun. Comes with a 16-page manual. You add some common household items. For ages 6+.
It’s an educational air and water show! The Blow & Blast Bonanza™ from Scientific Explorer® teaches kids ages 12+ about air pressure, air density and buoyancy. They can mix chemicals that will inflate a balloon, make a lung-powered marshmallow shooter and a hover train, and test Archimedes’ principle of buoyancy. Kit includes baking soda, citric acid, (12) PVC pipes, (6) pom poms, (4) paper clips, (3) brass nuts, (2) balloons, (2) pipettes, (2) soda bottles & caps, a clear canister, a measuring spoon and an instruction booklet with (5) activities. Adult supervision is required but come on, you know it’s going to be fun for you, too.
It’s an educational air and water show! The Blow & Blast Bonanza™ from Scientific Explorer® teaches kids ages 12+ about air pressure, air density and buoyancy. They can mix chemicals that will inflate a balloon, make a lung-powered marshmallow shooter and a hover train, and test Archimedes’ principle of buoyancy. Kit includes baking soda, citric acid, (12) PVC pipes, (6) pom poms, (4) paper clips, (3) brass nuts, (2) balloons, (2) pipettes, (2) soda bottles & caps, a clear canister, a measuring spoon and an instruction booklet with (5) activities. Adult supervision is required but come on, you know it’s going to be fun for you, too.
Looking for some "insanely cool experiences"? With the Sick Science! Super Size Kit from Steve Spangler Science you’ll get (30) different ones, all STEM, many of them physics or chemistry-based magic tricks. Materials include plastic bottles, a bead string, rope, lots of wooden sticks, insta-snow and gravity goo powders, food coloring, fizz, tablets and filter paper. Comes with a 20-page manual and QR codes for your phone. Ages 6+.
Looking for some "insanely cool experiences"? With the Sick Science! Super Size Kit from Steve Spangler Science you’ll get (30) different ones, all STEM, many of them physics or chemistry-based magic tricks. Materials include plastic bottles, a bead string, rope, lots of wooden sticks, insta-snow and gravity goo powders, food coloring, fizz, tablets and filter paper. Comes with a 20-page manual and QR codes for your phone. Ages 6+.
If they're 10 or older, and mad for science, get them this Chemistry Lab Kit from Edu-Science, with chemicals, equipment and a manual for over (80) experiments. Includes copper sulfate, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate and hydroxide, copper foil, tartaric acid and methyl orange, litmus blue powder, litmus paper, filter paper, test tubes plus holder and rack, rubber tubing, corks, beaker, funnel, small alcohol lamp, stirring rod, scoop, brush, and goggles. For ages 10 and up.
If they're 10 or older, and mad for science, get them this Chemistry Lab Kit from Edu-Science, with chemicals, equipment and a manual for over (80) experiments. Includes copper sulfate, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate and hydroxide, copper foil, tartaric acid and methyl orange, litmus blue powder, litmus paper, filter paper, test tubes plus holder and rack, rubber tubing, corks, beaker, funnel, small alcohol lamp, stirring rod, scoop, brush, and goggles. For ages 10 and up.
From Nancy B's Science Club, this purple-accented starter chemistry kit includes a 22-page booklet with (9) experiments, safety glasses, (4) test tubes, rack, dropper, stirring rod, funnel, plastic beaker and graduated cylinder. Kids can extinguish a flame by pouring invisible gas on it, or make bubbling "lava" in a bottle, among other experiments. You add some household items and stand back. For ages 8+.
From Nancy B's Science Club, this purple-accented starter chemistry kit includes a 22-page booklet with (9) experiments, safety glasses, (4) test tubes, rack, dropper, stirring rod, funnel, plastic beaker and graduated cylinder. Kids can extinguish a flame by pouring invisible gas on it, or make bubbling "lava" in a bottle, among other experiments. You add some household items and stand back. For ages 8+.
On the heels of the Pineapple Watch, comes this H20 Clock Kit that features a digital clock powered by liquids. Includes a 3/4" LCD clock display, (2) 4" vials that hold 3 oz each, lids with prewired copper and zinc electrodes, and a base with spring terminals to wire and hold everything. And yes, it will work with soy sauce apple juice, diet cola, whatever, if water strikes you (clock joke there, no charge) as boring. Also includes a 10-page manual. Ages 8+.
On the heels of the Pineapple Watch, comes this H20 Clock Kit that features a digital clock powered by liquids. Includes a 3/4" LCD clock display, (2) 4" vials that hold 3 oz each, lids with prewired copper and zinc electrodes, and a base with spring terminals to wire and hold everything. And yes, it will work with soy sauce apple juice, diet cola, whatever, if water strikes you (clock joke there, no charge) as boring. Also includes a 10-page manual. Ages 8+.