Earth Science Educational Materials
Comprehensive, economical kits enable multiple activities for learning about minerals and rocks and their various physical properties, as well as other essential properties of natural processes on planet Earth. Modern technology allows for accurate tracking and prediction models for aiding comprehension of immense natural phenomena such as hurricanes and earthquakes, and Avantor offers a wide variety of kits to choose from for studying historical geological stages in the Earth’s development and the remnants of those stages such as fossils or ash from volcanic eruptions.
Sunshine Makes the Seasons
What are the reasons for the seasons? Students read and find out that it all begins with the Sun.
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Rock Cycle Game
By playing this fun game, students will better understand the intricacies of the rock cycle, including the formation and breakdown of rocks and the processes by which one type of rock becomes another.
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WaterWorks™ Bacteria Check Water Quality Test
Bacteria Make Up Much of the Composition of the Soil
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Moon Pops Activity
Who says you can't lasso the moon? Bring miniature moons on a stick into the classroom to illustrate phases of the moon and how the positions of the Earth, sun, and moon cause each phase. Each Moon Pop consists of a wooden stick supporting a sphere with one black half and one white half.
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Hach® Aerobic Bacteria/Total Coliform Testers
Unique Paddle Design Allows Quick Testing On a Variety of Substrates
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Wood River, IL/MO 7 -1/2 Quadrangle Map
Additional maps for all your lab groups.
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Smithsonian Giant Volcano Kit
Recreate the spectacular sight of an erupting volcano with this kit, developed by a Smithsonian Volcanologist.
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Heavy Duty Rock Tumbler, 15 lbs. Capacity
Turn rough rocks into beautifully polished gemstones. This professional quality tumbler features a 15 pound capacity steel hexagonal barrel with removable rubber liner.
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Earth Science with Vernier Lab Book
Step-by-step experiments that are easily executable.
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Simon and Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals
M. Prinz, G. Harlow, and J. Peters, eds.
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Earth Force Elementary Education Watershed Field Trip Kit
Study the environment and the effect humans have on nature through actual field study.
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Solar Motion Lab Activity
Made of heavy paper, the models can be positioned to show their relation to one another at any given time of the year.
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Coliform in Water Test Lab Activity
Students apply lab work to real-life issues.
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LaMotte® Chlorine Water Test Kit
Precalibrated test tubes and labware give fast, accurate results on-site, in the classroom, or in the lab.