Schoolmasters Science

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Set Includes:
• D1 Onion Root Tip Mitosis (l.s.)
• D2 Lichens Foliose Body (sec)
• D3 Fumaria Whole (w.m.)
• D4 Fern Leaf (w.m.)
• D5 Pinus Xylem Stem (t.s.)
• D6 Pinus Young Male Cone (l.s.)
• D7 Pinus Young Female Cone (l.s.)
• D8 Pumpkin Stem (l.s.)
• D9 Pumpkin Stem (t.s.)
• D10 Zee Mays Root (t.s.)
• D11 Zee Mays Root (l.s.)
• D12 Triticum Aestivum Leaf Epidermis (w.m.)
• D13 Lilium Browni Ovary (t.s.)
• D14 Pollen Tube Budding (w.m.)
• D15 Zee Mays Seed (l.s.)

Introduce the world of microscopy to your students through the selection of this prepared slide set. High-quality, yet affordable, 1"x 3"slides labeled and stored in a slotted plastic container. Set of 15 prepared slides. Set Includes: D1 Onion Root Tip Mitosis (l.s.) D2 Foliose Lichen's Body (sec) D3 Fumaria (w.m.) D4 Fern Leaf (w.m.) D5 Pinus Xylem Stem (t.s.) D6 Pinus Young Male Cone (l.s.) D7 Pinus Young Female Cone (l.s.) D8 Pumpkin Stem (l.s.) D9 Pumpkin Stem (t.s.) D10 Zea Mays Root (t.s.) D11 Zea Mays Root (l.s.) D12 Triticum Aestivum Leaf Epidermis (w.m.) D13 Lilium Brownii Ovary (t.s.) D14 Pollen Tube Budding (w.m.) D15 Zea Mays Seed.

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Set Includes:
• B1 Conjugation of Spirogyra
• B2 Lichen (w.m.)
• B3 Moss Cluster (w.m.)
• B4 Spinal Cord (t.s.)
• B5 Wheat Seed (l.s.)
• B6 Pinus Pollen (w.m.)
• B7 Stem of Dicotyledon (t.s.)
• B8 Stem of Monocotyledon (t.s.)
• B9 Triticum Aestivum Leaf Eiders (w.m.)
• B10 Terminal Bud (l.s.)
• B11 Single Cell Zoo (w.m.)
• B12 Animal Cell Mitosis
• B13 Cardiac Muscle (sec)
• B14 Blood Smear
• B15 Kidney (l.s.)

Introduce the world of microscopy to your students through the selection of this prepared slide set which features numerous intriguing specimens to study and get them interested in biology. High-quality, yet affordable, 1"x 3"slides labeled and stored in a slotted plastic container. Set of 15 prepared slides. Set Includes: B1 Conjugation of Spirogyra B2 Lichen (w.m.) B3 Moss Cluster (w.m.) B4 Spinal Cord (t.s.) B5 Wheat Seed (l.s.) B6 Pinus Pollen (w.m.) B7 Stem of Dicotyledon (t.s.) B8 Stem of Monocotyledon (t.s.) B9 Triticum Aestivum Leaf Epidermis (w.m.) B10 Terminal Bud (l.s.) B11 Single Cell Zoo (w.m.) B12 Animal Cell Mitosis B13 Cardiac Muscle (sec) B14 Blood Smear B15 Kidney.

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Set Includes:
• C1 Bacteria (3 types) Smear
• C2 Saccharomyces Smear
• C3 Chlamydomonas (w.m.)
• C4 Penicillium (w.m.)
• C5 Volvox (w.m.)
• C6 Spyrogyra (w.m.)
• C7 Aspergillus (w.m.)
• C8 Euglena
• C9 Paramecium
• C10 Amoeba (w.m.)
• C11 Agaricus Section
• C12 Actinomyces
• C13 Hydra Budding (w.m.)
• C14 Chlorella (w.m.)
• C15 Bacteria from Cheese

Introduce the world of microscopy to your students through the selection of this prepared slide set. High-quality, yet affordable, 1"x 3"slides labeled and stored in a slotted plastic container. Set of 15 prepared slides. Set Includes: C1 Bacteria (3 types) Smear C2 Saccharomyces Smear C3 Chlamydomonas (w.m.) C4 Penicillium (w.m.) C5 Volvox (w.m.) C6 Spirogyra (w.m.) C7 Aspergillus (w.m.) C8 Euglena C9 Paramecium C10 Amoeba (w.m.) C11 Agaricus Section C12 Actinomyces C13 Hydra Budding (w.m.) C14 Chlorella (w.m.) C15 Bacteria from Cheese.

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Set Includes:
• A1 Bird Feather
• A2 Bee Leg
• A3 Butterfly Mouth Parts
• A4 House Fly Wing
• A5 Aphid
• A6 Honey Bee Mouth (w.s.)
• A7 Planaria (w.m.)
• A8 Hydra
• A9 Daphnia
• A10 Trachurus Trichiura
• A11 Single Cell
• A12 Mosquito Larva
• A13 Fish Scales
• A14 Insect Compound Eye
• A15 Paramecium Division

Introduce the world of microscopy to your students through the selection of this prepared slide set which features numerous small organisms to study. High-quality, yet affordable, 1"x 3"slides labeled and stored in a slotted plastic container. Set of 15 prepared slides. Set Includes: A1 Bird Feather A2 Bee Leg (w.m.) A3 Butterfly Mouth Parts (w.m.) A4 House Fly Wing (w.m.) A5 Aphis (w.m.) A6 Honey Bee Mouth Parts (w.m.) A7 Planaria (w.m.) A8 Hydra (w.m.) A9 Daphnia (w.m.) A10 Trichuris Trichiura (w.m.) A11 Single Cell Zoo (w.m.) A12 Mosquito Larva (w.m.) A13 Fish Scale A14 Insect Compound Eye (sec.) A15 Paramecium Division.

Digestive System Connective Tissue Human Blood (sm) Nerve Tissue Hemopoetic System Vascular System Human Cheek Cells Epithelial Tissue Muscle Tissue Endocrine System Respiratory System Excretory System Human Hair Fingerprints Human Skin Blood Smear or Blood Stain Textile Fibers.

• Eyepieces - 10X
• Objectives - Zoom
• Magnification - 20X to 100X
• Illumination - Mirror
• Mirror adjustment knob
• Sturdy plastic construction
• Tamper resistant viewing tube
• Shock resistant stand
• Achromatic ground and polished glass lenses

Permanently attached reversible mirror, concave on one side while surface on the other to direct natural light onto the specimen. Rotating the optical tube brings specimen into focus. Zoom range from 25x to 100x by moving the eyepiece tube up or down. Size and Weight - 4" x 5" x 7.5", 1 lb. Warranty-5 Years

Eyepieces - 10X Objectives - Zoom Magnification - 20X to 100X Illumination - Mirror. Mirror adjustment knob. Sturdy plastic construction. Tamper resistant viewing tube. Shock resistant stand. Achromatic ground and polished glass lenses. Permanently attached reversible mirror, concave on one side while surface on the other to direct natural light onto the specimen. Rotating the optical tube brings specimen into focus. Zoom range from 25x to 100x by moving the eyepiece tube up or down. Size and Weight - 4" x 5" x 7.5", 1 lb. Warranty-5 Years

A great economical model to teach dental hygine and demonstrate the correct way to brush teeth and gums. Large lower and upper jaws, 6" wide on the back, 5" long. The two jaws are connected by bendable spring wires for easy demonstration. The model is 17" long, when it is completely laid flat. Included a 10" long tooth brush with nylon bristles.
A great economical model to teach dental hygine and demonstrate the correct way to brush teeth and gums. Large lower and upper jaws, 6" wide on the back, 5" long. The two jaws are connected by bendable spring wires for easy demonstration. The model is 17" long, when it is completely laid flat. Included a 10" long tooth brush with nylon bristles.

Challenge your class to solve a murder using a bloody stain left at the scene of the crime. Using simulated Neo/Blood, they'll identify whether or not the stain is actual blood. Then they'll solve the crime by performing ABO and Rh typing of both the stain as well as samples from the victim and several suspects. Students will learn about blood groups, blood typing and how blood stains can be used in solving crimes. Simulated Neo/Blood looks and behaves like real blood, giving you and your class quick, easy and completely safe results. This revolutionary substance realistically simulates agglutination. It even contains simulated, microscopic blood cells - of the same size and concentration as in actual human blood.

Watch caterpillars change into butterflies right before your eyes with our award-winning Butterfly Garden! We've completely redesigned this classic educational wonder after 33 years on the market. Raise 5 Painted Lady butterflies while learning all about metamorphosis. See the caterpillar's transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalis, and finally emerges as a Painted Lady butterfly! Absolutely safe to release into the environment. Includes colorful habitat, certificate for 5 butterfly larvae with special food, and complete instructions. Three butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska. Ages 4 and up. 10" X 10".

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.

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.

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.

• Introductory chemistry set designed specifically for young kids
• Conduct experiments to identify different chemicals
• Discover the invisible gas carbon dioxide and its very visible effects
• 48-page manual guides young chemists through 25 experiments

Kick off a chain reaction of fun-filled experiments with this introductory chemistry set designed specifically for young kids. Junior chemists can safely explore simple chemistry using the tools in this kit and common household substances from the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. Learn how to use basic chemistry equipment such as filters, test tubes, pipettes, and measuring spoons, and beakers. Make your own test tube racks out of plaster and learn about the chemical reaction that formed them. Conduct experiments to identify different chemicals using reactions, heat, evaporation, and crystallization. Examine the composition of inks and dyes with chromatography experiments, where colors magically separate from one another on a filter paper disk. Explore the properties of water, soaps, and oils. Experiment with acids and bases using indicators (pH strips and cabbage juice) to identify them. Make fizzy reactions with acids and bases to dissolve shells and inflate balloons. Discover the invisible gas carbon dioxide and its very visible effects. The full-color, 48-page manual guides inquisitive young chemists and their adult supervisors through safely conducting each of the 25 experiments.

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.

Find out what pollutes drinking water and how it can be made safe again following pollution. Conduct experiments on the chemicals and organisms that make water unsafe to drink and conduct an experiment on its purification. Learn the causes and effects of water pollution.

Zinc sulfate, lab grade, granular is commonly used in classroom settings for chemistry experiments and to illustrate various scientific concepts due to its solubility and reactivity. Some of the typical applications include:

1. Precipitation Reactions: Zinc sulfate is used to demonstrate precipitation reactions when mixed with other compounds. For example, when combined with sodium carbonate, it forms zinc carbonate, a white precipitate. This can be used to illustrate the principles of solubility, ionic reactions, and compound formation.

2. Galvanic Cells and Electrochemistry: Zinc sulfate is frequently used in electrochemical cells (such as Daniell cells) to study the behavior of zinc as an electrode and to teach concepts of oxidation and reduction, electrode potentials, and electron flow in galvanic cells.

3. Testing for Anions: It can be used as a reagent in testing for the presence of specific anions in solutions. For instance, in analytical chemistry, zinc sulfate might be utilized in qualitative tests to help identify sulfide ions through the formation of a white precipitate (zinc sulfide).

4. Growth Medium for Biological Studies: In biology and environmental science classes, zinc sulfate is sometimes used as a trace element in preparing growth media for certain plants or algae to study the effects of zinc on growth and development.

5. Illustrating Properties of Transition Metals: Zinc is often grouped with other transition metals to compare chemical properties, such as reactivity with acids and the formation of complex ions in solution.

Safety precautions should be observed when handling zinc sulfate, as it can be harmful if ingested or inhaled in powder form. Proper protective equipment, such as gloves and safety goggles, is recommended during use.

Cupric sulfate (copper(II) sulfate) reagent fine crystals are widely used in classrooms for chemistry experiments and demonstrations, primarily due to their distinct blue color and diverse chemical properties. Common educational uses include:

1. Chemical Reactions and Color Changes: Cupric sulfate is often used in experiments to demonstrate various chemical reactions, such as double displacement reactions and redox reactions. For example, when zinc metal is placed in a solution of cupric sulfate, a redox reaction occurs, producing copper metal and zinc sulfate.

2. Electrolysis and Electroplating: Cupric sulfate is commonly used in electrochemistry experiments to demonstrate the principles of electrolysis. Students can use it to deposit a layer of copper on a metal object, illustrating the concept of metal plating.

3. Crystallization and Hydration Studies: Cupric sulfate crystals are ideal for studying crystallization and hydration. In its hydrated form (CuSO₄•5H₂O), it is a vibrant blue, but it turns white upon heating when it loses its water molecules. This change is used to teach about the effects of hydration and dehydration on compounds.

4. Identifying Presence of Water: Cupric sulfate can also be used as a qualitative test for water. The blue hydrated form turns white when heated (as it becomes anhydrous), and when a drop of water is added to the anhydrous form, it turns blue again. This makes it an excellent tool for illustrating reversible hydration reactions.

5. Demonstrating Copper Ion Properties: The distinct blue color of cupric sulfate is due to the presence of copper(II) ions in solution. It is often used to teach students about the behavior of transition metals and their unique colors in aqueous solutions.

Cupric sulfate should be handled carefully, as it is toxic if ingested and can cause irritation to skin and eyes. Proper safety equipment, including gloves and goggles, should be used during experiments.

500 grams of Aluminum Metal Shot.

Aluminum metal shot is often used in classrooms for chemistry experiments and demonstrations, such as studying chemical reactions, investigating metal properties, and exploring concepts like density and reactivity. It is commonly used in reaction experiments with acids (like hydrochloric acid) to produce hydrogen gas, allowing students to observe the properties of metal reactivity and gas evolution. Additionally, aluminum shot can be used in physics experiments to study thermal conductivity and heat transfer due to its high thermal conductivity and low density.