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Preview the Advancing Science lab activity kits organized by core idea below. Member teachers can submit visit and loan requests via the Advancing Science web form.
Preview the Advancing Science lab activity kits organized by core idea below. Member teachers can submit visit and loan requests via the Advancing Science web form.
Grade K
Grade K
260 - Habitat Dioramas
260 - Habitat Dioramas
Students become natural history museum curators as they design and build habitat dioramas. Students become natural history museum curators as they design and build habitat dioramas. At the early elementary level, students use the kits to investigate the needs of animals and diversity of habitats. Available habitats include: oak woodlands, evergreen woodlands, stream and pond, seashore, arctic, meadow, prairie, desert, urban, and barnyard. Kits include plastic animals to build the diorama. This kit is available for loan only.
Suggested timing - up to 6 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.K.A, 3.3.K.B, 3.3.K.C
401 - Weather Tools
401 - Weather Tools
This kit includes one rain gauge and five each of anemometers (digital and cup style), wind vanes, thermometers, and cloud charts. Consider requesting this kit as a loan, or a visit followed by a loan so that students can use the tools to measure weather and look for patterns over time. Repeat this lesson seasonally to observe weather conditions during different seasons.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.K.A, 3.3.K.D
502 - Schoolyard Litter
502 - Schoolyard Litter
Students collect and analyze litter from their schoolyard to learn about the causes of litter and brainstorm solutions. Use this lesson to raise awareness about school rules, responsibility, and taking care of the environment.
Suggested timing - 4 lessons, about 20 minutes each.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.K.E, 3.4.K-2.C, 3.4.K-2.D
860 - Balance and Motion with Duplos
860 - Balance and Motion with Duplos
Students use Lego Duplo blocks to build three models to investigate forces, motion, and balance. Models include a seesaw to investigate balance and counterweights, a top to explore rotational motion, and a car to consider what it means to do a “fair test” in science.
Suggested timing - up to 3 lessons, about 30 minutes each.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.K.A, 3.2.K.B
Grade 1
Grade 1
001 - Investigating Insects
001 - Investigating Insects
Students investigate various aspects of insects including anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations. The kit includes insect puzzles, inflatables, life cycle models, and preserved insects.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.1.A
025 - Plants and Pollinators
025 - Plants and Pollinators
Students observe schoolyard plants to investigate the interactions between plants and pollinators. Students dissect flowers to learn about flower structure and function. Combine this lab activity with Advancing Science lab kit 001 Investigating Insects to learn about insect anatomy. The kit includes dissection tools, magnifiers, laminated observation sheets, and pollinator identification keys. Conduct this lab in the fall or spring when flowers (or weeds) are blooming in your schoolyard.
Suggested timing - 2 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.1.A
110 - Pillbug Behavior and Habitat Preference
110 - Pillbug Behavior and Habitat Preference
Students observe the Advancing Science pillbug colony to learn how an organism’s structure supports its function. Students design and carry out investigations to draw conclusions about pillbug habitat preference. The kit includes a pillbug terrarium with 100+ isopods (pillbugs and sowbugs) of varying ages, choice chambers for the habitat investigation, and other supplies needed to support student investigations.
Suggested timing - 2-3 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.1.A, 3.1.1.B, 3.1.1.C
112 - Worm Composting: Buried Treasure
112 - Worm Composting: Buried Treasure
Students explore the Advancing Science worm bin to learn about worm structure and function, reproduction, behavior, and worm composting.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.1.A, 3.1.1.B, 3.1.1.C
312 - Sun and Moon Patterns
312 - Sun and Moon Patterns
Students observe and collect data over several weeks to uncover patterns in the daily sun and monthly lunar cycles. The kit includes moon and shadow modeling materials and read-aloud books.
Suggested timing - 2-5 classes active time, with short observations over two weeks.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.1.A, 3.3.1.B
951 - What do you hear?
951 - What do you hear?
Students investigate vibrations and sounds using a variety of simple musical instruments. The kit includes class sets of tuning forks, pitch pipes, rubber band guitars, drums, and triangles.
Suggested timing - 3-4 class periods, about 20 minutes each.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.1.A
963 - Eye Spy: The Basics of Light
963 - Eye Spy: The Basics of Light
Students investigate the basic properties of light to discover that objects can be seen only when illuminated and that light interacts differently with different materials. The kit includes 8 sets of basic supplies including light boxes, prisms, flashlights, rainbow glasses, a trade book to learn how eyes work, and an eye model.
Suggested timing - five investigations, 10-15 minutes each.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.1.B, 3.2.1.C
Grade 2
Grade 2
022 - The Plant Life Cycle with Wisconsin Fast Plants
022 - The Plant Life Cycle with Wisconsin Fast Plants
Students grow Wisconsin Fast Plants from seed to seed in about 40 days. Students investigate the plant life cycle including germination, growth and development, pollination, and seed harvest. This loan-only kit includes seeds, soil, containers, and a tabletop grow house. Supplement this lab with 021 Exploring and Comparing Seeds and/or 001 Investigating Insects, submit an additional request for these supplementary activities.
Suggested timing - 5-6 weeks for the full plant life cycle.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.2.A, 3.1.2.B
025 - Exploring Seeds
025 - Exploring Seeds
Students learn about the parts of the seeds, the different ways that seeds travel, and the germination process. This kit is available as a loan only.
Suggested timing - 4 lessons, about 20 minutes each plus an additional 2 weeks to observe the growth of the bean seeds.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.2.A, 3.1.2.B
033 - Next Time You See a Maple Seed
033 - Next Time You See a Maple Seed
Read and explore in your schoolyard with this "Next Time You See a..." book. Be sure to time this request with the development of maple seeds in your community - some species of maple trees drop their seeds in the fall while others drop seeds in the spring. Use this book and guided observations to introduce your students to nature journaling and learn about seeds. Kit includes the book and magnifiers.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.2.B
No lab document available.
260 - Habitat Dioramas
260 - Habitat Dioramas
Students become natural history museum curators as they design and build habitat dioramas. Students become natural history museum curators as they design and build habitat dioramas. At the early elementary level, students use the kits to investigate the needs of animals and diversity of habitats. Available habitats include: oak woodlands, evergreen woodlands, stream and pond, seashore, arctic, meadow, prairie, desert, urban, and barnyard. Kits include plastic animals and limited materials (sticks and rocks) to build the diorama. This kit is available as loan only.
Suggested timing - up to 6 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.2.C
261 - Diverse Habitats
261 - Diverse Habitats
During this series of lessons, students investigate schoolyard habitats by observing the diversity of plants and animals. Extend this lesson by comparing your schoolyard to a field trip site such as a park or nature center. Engage your students in a MWEE by extending this activity to include solutions to a local schoolyard or community issue identified by your students. Request Advancing Science lab kit 260 Habitat Dioramas to supplement this lesson.
Suggested timing - up to 5 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.2.C
620 - Introduction to Phase Changes and Reading Line Graphs
620 - Introduction to Phase Changes and Reading Line Graphs
Students use Vernier temperature probes to measure the temperature of different water baths. As they collect data, students learn to read line graphs by predicting and analyzing the changes that occur when the temperature probe is moved between water baths. While the students collect their own data, the teacher can set up a demonstration of phase changes using ice cubes and a hot plate to show how water changes from a solid to a liquid to a gas as heat is added. *Computer not included. Vernier probe connects via Bluetooth to a student’s device. Data is visualized using the free Graphical Analysis web app.
Suggesting timing - 30 minutes.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.2.A, 3.2.2.D
Grade 3
Grade 3
001 - Investigating Insects
001 - Investigating Insects
Students investigate various aspects of insects including anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations. The kit includes insect puzzles, inflatables, life cycle models, and preserved insects.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.A, 3.1.3.C
003 - Insect Field Study *Schoolyard Study*
003 - Insect Field Study *Schoolyard Study*
Students use sweep nets to investigate micro‐habitats in the schoolyard or other outdoor locations by sampling the insects. Conduct this lab in the fall or spring while the temperatures are warm. Use this lab to answer questions about insect anatomy and biodiversity in your schoolyard. The kit includes 8 sweep nets, collection bags, and insect samples in acrylic blocks.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.A, 3.1.3.H
005 - Birdwatching Basics *Schoolyard Study*
005 - Birdwatching Basics *Schoolyard Study*
Students use binoculars and a variety of bird guides to observe the birds in your schoolyard. Use this flexible activity to learn about a variety of topics including social interactions, ecosystem interactions, adaptations, biodiversity, migration, human impacts, and even the properties of sound waves. Engage your students in a MWEE by extending this activity to include solutions to a local schoolyard or community habitat issue identified by your students. We recommend installing Cornell’s Merlin Bird app on student tablets or other devices that can be used outside. The kit includes a class set of binoculars (30 pairs) and field guides.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods, repeat seasonally to observe migration patterns.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.B, 3.1.3.H, 3.1.3.G, 3.4.3-5.B, 3.4.3-5.E
100 - Animal Tracks and Scat
100 - Animal Tracks and Scat
Students interpret track scenes to draw conclusions about the type of animals present as well as their interactions with their environment and other animals. This activity can be tailored to focus on habitat, predator/prey relationships, and/or physical adaptations. The kit includes large track scenes, footprint guides, stencils, and stamps.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.G
251 - Dinosaurs and Fossils
251 - Dinosaurs and Fossils
Explore fossil samples to gather evidence about past organisms and their environment and how fossils form. Kit includes marine fossils to sort and identify, tooth and claw molds to make a cast from air dry clay, and life-sized dinosaur bone puzzles.
Suggested timing - 1-3 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.E
400 - Cloud Explorer
400 - Cloud Explorer
Students use a variety of simple resources to learn about cloud formation and cloud types. Use these activities to train your students for the GLOBE Cloud Explorer citizen science project. This kit is available as loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.E
401 - Weather Tools
401 - Weather Tools
This kit includes one rain gauge and five each of anemometers (digital and cup style), wind vanes, thermometers, and cloud charts. Consider requesting this kit as a loan, or a visit followed by a loan so that students can use the tools to measure weather and look for patterns over time. Repeat this lesson seasonally to observe weather conditions during different seasons.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.K.A, 3.3.K.D
820 - Amazing Magnets
820 - Amazing Magnets
Students use a variety of materials to investigate the properties of magnets, including the strength of magnets and the presence of a magnetic field.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.3.C, 3.2.3.D
840 - Static Electricity
840 - Static Electricity
Teacher uses a Van de Graaff generator to demonstrate static electricity.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.3.C, 3.2.3.D
860 - Balance and Motion with Duplos
860 - Balance and Motion with Duplos
Students use Lego Duplo blocks to build three models to investigate forces, motion, and balance. Models include a seesaw to investigate balance and counterweights, a top to explore rotational motion, and a car to consider what it means to do a “fair test” in science.
Suggested timing - up to 3 lessons, about 30 minutes each.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.K.A, 3.2.K.B
2002 - Weather and Climate (Delta Science Content Readers)
2002 - Weather and Climate (Delta Science Content Readers)
Weather can change from day to day and over the seasons. The average weather pattern in an area over a long time is its climate. Table of Contents includes:
1. What is Weather?
2. How is Weather Measured and Predicted?
3. What is Climate?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.3.A, 3.3.3.B, 3.3.3.C
No lab document available.
2005 - Animal Needs and Life Cycles (Delta Science Content Reader)
2005 - Animal Needs and Life Cycles (Delta Science Content Reader)
Animals have different body parts and behaviors that help them meet their needs. The life cycle of an animal is all the stages it goes through as it grows and changes. Table of Contents includes:
1. What do Animals Need?
2. What Are Adaptations?
3. What Are Some Animal Life Cycles?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.3.A, 3.1.3.F, 3.1.3.G
No lab document available.
Grade 4
Grade 4
042 - Exploring the Human Body with Torso Models
042 - Exploring the Human Body with Torso Models
Use the torso models to identify the structure and function of organs and understand how they work together within a system. The models have removable organs and can be used to explore the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems. Kit includes 7 torso models appropriately 20" tall.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.4.A
043 - The Inside Story: Skeletal System
043 - The Inside Story: Skeletal System
Students use anatomically correct models of the skeleton, spine, brain and knee joint to learn about their bodies. Also includes posters and notebook with reproducible student handouts and materials for related activities.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.4.A
110 - Pillbug Behavior and Habitat Preference
110 - Pillbug Behavior and Habitat Preference
Students observe the Advancing Science pillbug colony to learn how an organism’s structure supports its function. Students design and carry out investigations to draw conclusions about pillbug habitat preference. The kit includes a pillbug terrarium with 100+ isopods (pillbugs and sowbugs) of varying ages, choice chambers for the habitat investigation, and other supplies needed to support student investigations.
Suggested timing - 2-3 class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.4.B
402 - Rain Gauges
402 - Rain Gauges
Students learn to measure rainfall volume. Students should have a basic understanding of decimal values to the hundreth position. Use these activities to train your students for the CoCoRaHS precipitation citizen science project.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.B, 3.4.3-5.C
440 - Modeling Stream Erosion and Deposition
440 - Modeling Stream Erosion and Deposition
Student groups use a LAB-AIDS® Mini Stream Table to model the dynamics of stream erosion and deposition. Students create, observe, describe, and interpret the erosional and depositional patterns created when "rainwater" flows over an area. Some of the features commonly formed include canyons, braided streams, and deltas. The kit includes 6 mini stream tables.
Suggested timing - 1 class period.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.B
441 - Making It Clear: How to Measure Stream Transparency
441 - Making It Clear: How to Measure Stream Transparency
Measure the transparency (water clarity) of your local streams to measure the impact of soil erosion on water clarity. Use water samples from your local stream or the prepared samples included in the kit.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.B, 3.4.3-5.C
450 - Topographic Maps
450 - Topographic Maps
Students create a topographic map using a 3D model of the volcano Mount Capulin (in New Mexico). Extend your student’s learning by studying topographic maps from your local area. The kit includes 12 volcano models and topographic maps from State Parks in south-central PA. The teacher will need access to water.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.C
460 - Landform Models
460 - Landform Models
Students visualize landforms using the 3D American Educational Landform Discovery models. Cross sections allow for the study of geographic and geologic features. Also included are US and World Relief Maps. This kit is only available as a loan.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.A, 3.3.4.B
841 - Snap Circuits
841 - Snap Circuits
Use the Snap Circuit Jr kits to explore series and parallel circuits, insulators and conductors, energy transformations, and conservation of energy. The kit includes 15 sets of student equipment and a building guide with numerous projects.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.4.B, 3.2.4.D
866 - Newton Carts
866 - Newton Carts
Teacher uses the newton carts and spring scales to investigate forces and motion.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.4.A, 3.2.4.C
963 - Eye Spy: The Basics of Light
963 - Eye Spy: The Basics of Light
Students investigate the basic properties of light to discover that objects can be seen only when illuminated and that light interacts differently with different materials. The kit includes 8 sets of basic supplies including light boxes, prisms, flashlights, rainbow glasses, a trade book to learn how eyes work, and an eye model.
Suggested timing - five investigations, 10-15 minutes each.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.2.4.F
2003 - Soils (Delta Science Content Readers)
2003 - Soils (Delta Science Content Readers)
Soils are made from weathered rock and the remains of plants and animals. Soils also may contain many living things. Table of Contents includes:
1. What is Soil?
2. How are Soils Alike and Different?
3. Why and How Should We Conserve Soil?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.B, 3.3.5.C, 3.4.3-5.A
No lab document available.
2004 - Plant Needs (Delta Science Content Readers)
2004 - Plant Needs (Delta Science Content Readers)
Plants need air, water, light, nutrients, and space in order to live and grow. Plants have different parts that help them meet their needs. Table of Contents includes:
1. What do Plants Need?
2. What Are Two Types of Plants?
3. How Do Plants Make and Use Food?
4. How Do Environments Affect Plants?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.4.A
No lab document available.
Grade 5
Grade 5
100 - Animal Tracks and Scat
100 - Animal Tracks and Scat
Students interpret track scenes to draw conclusions about the type of animals present as well as their interactions with their environment and other animals. This activity can be tailored to focus on habitat, predator/prey relationships, and/or physical adaptations. The kit includes large track scenes, footprint guides, stencils, and stamps.
Suggested timing 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.5.B
101 - Owl Pellet Dissection
101 - Owl Pellet Dissection
Students work in groups to examine the contents of an owl pellet. This activity provides insight into food webs, predator-prey relationships, classification, and characteristics of animals. Owl pellet vendor stock issues may limit the availability of this lab kit, please submit your request as far in advance as possible.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.5.B, 3.2.5.G
112 - Worm Composting: Buried Treasure
112 - Worm Composting: Buried Treasure
Students explore the Advancing Science worm bin to learn about worm structure and function, reproduction, behavior, and worm composting.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.1.A, 3.1.1.B, 3.1.1.C
141 - Macroinvertebrates: Stream Health Indicators
141 - Macroinvertebrates: Stream Health Indicators
Students collect and identify macroinvertebrates to assess the health of streams. The macroinvertebrates can be collected in a bucket and brought into the classroom (stream in a bucket), collected and analyzed stream side (stream study), or collected over a longer period with leaf packs. The kit includes nets, buckets, sorting trays, identification charts, and more.
Suggested timing – 2+ class periods. This lab is available in the spring and fall (Sept - Oct and Apr - May).
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.C, 3.4.3-5.A, 3.4.3-5.C
312 - Sun and Moon Patterns
312 - Sun and Moon Patterns
Students observe and collect data over several weeks to uncover patterns in the daily sun and monthly lunar cycles. The kit includes moon and shadow modeling materials and read-aloud books.
Suggested timing - 2-5 classes active time, with short observations over two weeks.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.1.A, 3.3.1.B
430 - Water Cycle Model and Game
430 - Water Cycle Model and Game
Make it rain in your classroom! This kit includes a 3D water cycle demonstration model and a class set of What-a-Cycle (NOAA water cycle activity) game materials. This kit is only available as a loan.
Suggested timing - 30-45 minutes.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.C
433 - Pennsylvania Watersheds and Stream Maps
433 - Pennsylvania Watersheds and Stream Maps
Students use a variety of maps to learn about the major watersheds of PA, stream order, and how land use and population may affect water quality. The kit includes laminated maps.
Suggested timing - 1+ class periods.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.C, 3.3.5.D, 3.4.3-5.D
500 - Enviroscape Wetlands Model
500 - Enviroscape Wetlands Model
Use the Watershed model to demonstrate how our daily activities, as well as industry and agriculture affect wetlands through runoff. Student volunteers can be engaged to assist throughout the demonstration process.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.E, 3.3.5.F, 3.4.3-5.A, 3.4.3-5.B
503 - Shared Waters
503 - Shared Waters
This curriculum includes 10 lessons, culminating in an action project, and covers topics such as understanding the water cycle and the concept of watersheds, conducting chemical analyses of natural water bodies, identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates as indicators of water quality, exploring the effects of human activities on watersheds, and developing and implementing action plans to address environmental issues.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.C, 3.3.5.D, 3.3.5.E, 3.3.5.F, 3.4.3-5.A-F
510 - Rain to Drain from Penn State Extension
510 - Rain to Drain from Penn State Extension
This simple kit from Penn State Extension compares the impact of different land covers on water runoff. This kit is a good introduction to best management practices.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.C, 3.3.5.E, 3.4.3-5.A, 3.4.3-5.B
2001 - Air and Water (Delta Science Content Reader)
2001 - Air and Water (Delta Science Content Reader)
Earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called the atmosphere. Water moves between Earth's surface and the atmosphere in the water cycle. Table of Contents includes:
1. What is Earth's Atmosphere?
2. Where is Earth's Water?
3. How Can We Keep Air and Water Clean?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.5.C, 3.3.5.D, 3.3.5.E
No lab document available.
2003 - Soils (Delta Science Content Readers)
2003 - Soils (Delta Science Content Readers)
Soils are made from weathered rock and the remains of plants and animals. Soils also may contain many living things. Table of Contents includes:
1. What is Soil?
2. How are Soils Alike and Different?
3. Why and How Should We Conserve Soil?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.3.4.B, 3.3.5.C, 3.4.3-5.A
No lab document available.
2004 - Plant Needs (Delta Science Content Readers)
2004 - Plant Needs (Delta Science Content Readers)
Plants need air, water, light, nutrients, and space in order to live and grow. Plants have different parts that help them meet their needs. Table of Contents includes:
1. What do Plants Need?
2. What Are Two Types of Plants?
3. How Do Plants Make and Use Food?
4. How Do Environments Affect Plants?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.4.A
No lab document available.
2006 - Ecosystems (Delta Science Content Reader)
2006 - Ecosystems (Delta Science Content Reader)
Plants and animals depend on one another and on the nonliving things in their environments. Table of Contents includes:
1. What is an Ecosystem?
2. How Do Parts of an Ecosystem Interact?
3. How Do Energy and Matter Move Through Ecosystems?
Class set of content readers in two reading levels (red text for grades 3-4 and purple text for grades 4-5). Available for loan only.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.5.B, 3.2.5.G
No lab document available.
General Kits
General Kits
031 - Tree Rings
031 - Tree Rings
Students learn about the parts of a tree and how to count and measure growth rings to estimate tree age and growing conditions. The kit includes tree cookies from six different species.
Suggested timing - 1+ class period.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.6-8.E, 3.1.6-8.I
041 - Anatomy Aprons
041 - Anatomy Aprons
Students wear the Anatomy Aprons to learn the name, location, and function of the major organs in our body.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.1.1.A
061 - Mysterious Microbes
061 - Mysterious Microbes
Students use "Germ Powder" and UV lights to determine the effectiveness of their hand-washing technique and the ease with which germs can spread. This kit is available as loan only.
070 - From Small to BIG
070 - From Small to BIG
Introduce your students to the power of microscopes as they observe the details in everyday objects. Students use simple microscopes (20x) to zoom in on objects. The kit includes miscellaneous observation materials, but you can also collect items from your classroom or schoolyard. These rugged microscopes do not require power and work well inside and outside.
501 - Enviroscape: Drinking and Wastewater Treatment Model **Demonstration**
501 - Enviroscape: Drinking and Wastewater Treatment Model **Demonstration**
Use the Drinking and Wastewater Model to demonstrate the source and preparation of drinking water water sources for urban and rural areas. Additionally, the model demonstrates the process of wastewater treatment. Student volunteers can be engaged to assist throughout the demonstration process.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.4.3-5.A, 3.4.3-5.B, 3.4.3-5.F
621 - How do Mittens Keep Us Warm?
621 - How do Mittens Keep Us Warm?
Students use Vernier temperature probes to determine how mittens keep us warm - do mittens make their own heat or hold in the heat from our bodies? Mittens are included with the Advancing Science kit but students can also bring their own mittens or other materials to test. *Computer not included. Vernier probe connects via Bluetooth to a student’s device. Data is visualized using the free Graphical Analysis web app. Suggested timing - 1+ class periods
1040 - Introduction to Coding with Robot Mice
1040 - Introduction to Coding with Robot Mice
Students use the Code and Go Robot Mouse kit to design mazes and code robot mice to complete the maze.
Supports STEELS Standard(s): 3.5.3-5.C, 3.5.K-2.N, 3.5.K-2.O
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