Thames & Kosmos Elements of Science Kit

Investigate the most important phenomena in biology, chemistry, and physics by conducting more than 100 fun experiments. A broad, yet elaborate introduction to the physical and natural sciences, this kit is intended to expose children to the full spectrum of science and show first-hand how these three core disciplines interrelate. Fifteen chapters include: water, air, heat, sound, forces, magnetism, electricity, electromagnetism, light, optics, plants and animals, colors, the human body, earth and sun, chemical reactions.

Features:

• For ages 10 to 14 years
• Cardboard, plastic, wire, modeling clay, marbles, Styrofoam, garden cress seeds, rubber and glass construction
• A full-color, 112-page experiment manual
• Investigate the most important phenomena in biology, chemistry, and physics by conducting more than 100 fun experiments
• Water: adhesion, cohesion, buoyancy, density, states of water, surface tension
• Air: Bernoulli's Principle, gases, pressure, wind, molecular theory
• Heat: temperature, evaporation, heat energy
• Sound: music, sound waves, vibration
• Forces: centrifugal force, energy, weight, gravity, inertia, pendulums, rockets
• Magnetism: magnetic fields, compasses, magnetic poles, radiation
• Electricity: electric motors, lightbulbs, simple circuits, static electricity
• Electromagnetism: electromagnets, the EM spectrum, waves, current indicators
• Light: camera obscura, light and shadow, light intensity
• Optics: microscopes, telescopes, lenses, prisms, reflection, refraction, optical illusions
• Plants and Animals: seeds, microscopic organisms, plant cycles, plants and light
• Colors: color theory, printing, spectrum
• The Human Body: brain, eyes, circulatory system, ears
• Chemistry: acids, bases, chromatography, filtration, reactions, tricks, safety
• Earth and Sun: globes, day and night, seasons, rotation, sundials, time zones
• No assembly required
• No batteries required
• Weight: 3.1 lbs