Excellent reference collections and a valuable aid in identifying and comparing common and rare rocks and minerals. These mounted collections display common minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Specimens are 1/2"-1". Rocks and Minerals Study Guide included. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
Excellent reference collections and a valuable aid in identifying and comparing 35 common and rare rocks and minerals. These mounted collections display common minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Specimens are 1/2"-1". Rocks and Minerals Study Guide included. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
Rock and Rock-Forming Mineral Collection 24 specimens, 1-1/4", including six each of the following: rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Also includes a Study Guide. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
The specimens in this collection represent minerals rare and beautiful enough to be prized as gemstones. Included are specimens of study grade beryl, topaz, rose quartz, turquoise, olivine, corundum, garnet, tourmaline and more. 15 specimens approximately 1" x 1" in a compartmented tray. Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18.
Fascinate your students with the study of fossils. Kit contains 5 sets of 21 plastic reproduction fossils that students can measure, identify, and classify according to geologic era using the included fossil key. Grades 6-12.
Set of 10 additional student charts and mineral samples for use with the What Mineral Is It? classroom project (Item # 12044).
This parameter is important in determination of the corrosive properties of water, caused by carbonates, bicarbonates as well as dissolved salts. Testing alkalinity is important in the treatment of drinking water, waste water, swimming pools, heating and cooling systems, food and beverage systems, and soil and environmental testing, as well as in agriculture, farming and fish farming. Includes 110 tests.
Fossils are historic blueprints -- remnants of plant and animal life that preceded us. In Fossils, students will examine molds, casts and imprints of various living things, and discover how scientists place the age of these ancient remains and the methods they use to preserve them for future generations. Find out how paleontologists discover fossils and what these discoveries tell us about the past. Take a trip to the Petrified Forest, and examine tree trunks that were turned to stone millions of years ago. A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates for students how they can create four different simulated environments in order to test each for its ability to preserve remains. Part of the Earth Science in Action DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades 5 to 8.
Fossil fuels were formed millions of years ago as part of a natural process in which the remains of dead plants and animals were buried and placed under extreme pressure and heat. Coal, oil and natural gas are the most important fossil fuels. But what are they used for, how do we find them and what can we do to preserve our limited supplies? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in Fossil Fuels as they explore these nonrenewable resources of Earth. A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates a creative alternative to using fossil fuels in the creation of plastic and a visit to an oil platform showcases how this valuable fossil fuel is pumped up from the bottom of the ocean. Part of the Earth Science in Action DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. 23 minutes. Grades 5 to 8.
Minerals are an important part of everything around us -- from the pencils we write with to the airplanes in the sky. Even the earth beneath our feet is packed solid with these essential building blocks. In All About Rocks and Minerals, children will discover the characteristics of minerals and see how different minerals make up different kinds of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. A visit to a lapidary shop examines some beautiful gemstones, while a fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how solid crystals can be made from a liquid. Part of the Earth Science for Children DVD Series. A teacher's guide is available online. 23 minutes. Grades K to 4.
This chart has illustrations and actual specimens for students to consult as they identify unlabeled rock specimens. For grades 6-12. 23 1/2" x 15 1/5".
For use with 14236 Sedimentary Rock Classroom Project. This activity explains the three main classifications of sedimentary rock: clastic, chemical, and organic. The importance of the origin is emphasized, and the relationship of particle size is demonstrated and explained. Grades 7-12.
For use with 12046 What Rock Is It? classroom project.
Watch how solids settle in layers at the bottom of a tank. Includes: Acrylics tank, slope, open tube, plastic drain tube and sprinkler head for plastic bottle. Dimensions: Tank - 11.8" x 2.8" x 5.9", Slope - 11.2" x 2.5" x 0.79", Open tube - 13" x 2.5" x 3.1", Plastic drain tube - 3.9"
Students explore North America's mineral and rock resources and how man uses them all. Mounted natural specimens and corresponding man made products (i.e. gypsum and wallboard, bauxite and aluminum) are placed on a map of North America. 18"x24" in wood frame. Grades 6-12.
The relationship between resources that are renewable in one human life span and the associated products are clearly illustrated on this visually appealing chart. Students will be enticed to investigate the worldwide resources for materials they use every day. This chart complements the Investigating Non-Resources chart. Representative natural materials and the corresponding everyday products are mounted on a sturdy, wood framed 18"x 24" image. Grades 6-12.
Wood framed reference chart, complete with mounted specimens. The evidence supporting the theory of Plate Tectonics is shown on this chart. Rock specimens that illustrate the variety of processes related to the Earth's dynamic crust are mounted on this 18" X 24" chart. Grades: 4 - 12.
Ideal field test kit for performing 4 important experiments on water pollution. Test water samples for dissolved oxygen content, chlorides, phosphates, and water hardness. This kit provides all the apparatus and materials necessary for performing each test several times. Comes complete with instruction booklet.
The 15 fossil specimens in this collection illustrate the animal and plant evidence found in various strata. Representative fossils from this era are the oldest known, coming from the Cambrian through the Permian periods. Grades 7-12.
The fossils in this study unit help to illustrate the major processed by which a life form is preserved as a fossil. Some of the specimens will illustrate processes such as petrification, pyritization, molds and casts, and distillation. 15 natural specimens in a compartmented container. Grades 7-12.
15 fossil specimens represent geologic time from the Paleocene to the Recent. Some of these life forms date back 60 million years and are the forerunners of modern mammals. Grades 7-12.
Specimens in this collection are representative of the varied life forms which dominated this geologic era. The dinosaurs are well-known life-forms from this era. The 15 specimens are from three major periods: Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Grades 7-12.
A sensational collection that reveals the varied geological specimens found in the United States. Collection includes specimens from each of the 50 States. The rock, mineral or fossil selected to represent that state is individually "keyed" for identification. The key also includes a useful fact and a geologic feature for each individual state. Specimen size 1" x 1" x 1". Grades 3-12. Ages 8-18.
A sensational collection that reveals the varied geological specimens found in the United States. Collection includes specimens from each of the 50 States. The rock, mineral or fossil selected to represent that state is individually "keyed" for identification. The key also includes a useful fact and a geologic feature for each individual state. Specimen size 1" x 1" x 1". Grades 3-12. Ages 8-18.
Included in this collection are rocks and minerals that break down to become the major components for soils. Samples of actual soils demonstrating texture and composition as end products are included. 15 specimens, 1" x 1/2", number-coded in a compartmented container. Soils packaged in plastic bags. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.
Included in this collection are rocks and minerals that break down to become the major components for soils. Samples of actual soils demonstrating texture and composition as end products are included. 15 specimens, 1" x 1/2", number-coded in a compartmented container. Soils packaged in plastic bags. Grades 5-12. Ages 10-18.