Lab Kit for use with Abeka Science Grade 8

Contains materials for completing the "Science Investigation" and some "Backyard Scientist" Activities in the Abeka Science: Earth and Space (Grade 8, 2nd edition). NEW AND IMPROVED APRIL 2022. These kits have been re-designed with the homeschooler in mind. This kit is intended for parent use for homeschool or small student group. Additional materials may need to be purchased for activities with multiple groups of students in a classroom or completing multiples of the same activity. Some colors of products may vary from the photo shown (such as clay, food coloring, etc) or products may vary with different suppliers, but be rest assured that product substitutions are evaluated as a replacement in-kind and to provide the same learning experience.

NOTE: A substitute material may be suggested for some labs, please refer to the Contents section below for additional information on materials and designed use. Keep materials after each activity as some are intended to be re-used throughout the year (that includes cups, string, clay, etc). Glassware has been provided so that home or kitchen glassware does not need to be used with chemicals. This kit contains materials in order to cover the entire curriculum (one year). As a result they are large, and we suggest that you remove all the items from the box in preparation for the school year and each activity.

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Science Lab Kit for Abeka 8 Curriculum

• 1 Meterstick (ships separately)
• 1 Safety goggles, size adult
• 1 Ruler
• 3 400 mL Glass Beaker
• 1 Spatula
• 1 Glass stirring rod
• 1 Red Cabbage Indicator Jiffy Juice Kit
• 1 20 g red cabbage juice powder
• 1 Plastic beaker
• 1 Small scoop
• 1 Pipet
• 1 pH chart
• 1 Instruction sheet
• 1 Medicine dropper
• 2 50 mL Glass Beaker
• 4 Petri Dish
• 1 Calcium Carbonate, 30 g
• 1 Acetic Acid Solution, 1 M, 100 mL
• 1 Baking soda
• 2 Peat Moss, 60 cubic inches each
• 1 Coarse Clay Powder, 1lb
• 1 Sand, 1lb
• 4 White drawing paper sheet
• 8 Foam cup
• 2 Baby lima bean seeds packet
• 4 Nitrile gloves pair
• 1 25 mL graduated cylinder
• 1 Liquid Fertilizer, 2 oz
• 1 Plastic kit box and cover
• 1 Foam tray
• 1 Cotton fabric square
• 1 Digital scale
• 3 Zip poly bag, 3in x 5in
• 2 Food color
• 3 Small tin cans
• 1 Rubber band, assorted
• 3 Coffee filter
• 3 Mesh screen
• 1 100 mL graduated cylinder
• 1 String, 25ft
• 1 Gelatin Packet
• 1 Toothpick, box
• 1 Mini Marshmallows
• 2 Red sandstone specimens
• 2 Limestone specimens
• 2 Granite specimens
• 1 Mineral Study Kit with 15 specimens
• 1 100 g/1 N spring scale
• 1 Copper coin
• 1 Small nail
• 1 Ceramic streak plate
• 1 Glass plate
• 6 Plastic cup
• 1 Balloon
• 2 Plaster of paris, 4oz each
• 1 Epsom salt
• 1 Seashell
• 1 Brush
• 1 Vegetable oil
• 1 Clear bottle with cap
• 2 Steel wool piece
• 1 Crucible & beaker tongs
• 4 Large test tubes, 16mm x 150 mm
• 5 Aluminum pie plates
• 24 Construction paper sheet, assorted
• 2 Thermometer
• 1 LED Flashlight
• 1 Chalk, box
• 2 Blotter paper sheet
• 1 Candle
• 1 Alcohol lamp stand
• 1 Modeling clay stick
• 1 Matches, strike on box
• 1 Distilled water
• 2 Balloon
• 4 Straw
• 1 School glue
• 1 Cotton Ball packet
• 1 Dowel, 1/4in x 12in
• 2 Washers
• 1 Optic bench object screen
• 1 Optic bench screen holder
• 2 Optic bench support
• 2 Optic bench lens holder
• 1 Double convex lens, 150mm f/l
• 1 Double convex lens, 50mm f/l
• 1 Spectroscope