Specimens
Specimens are available for use in a wide variety of organic and inorganic testing procedures. Organic samples can be utilized for dissection purposes or studying whole preserved or life specimens, with practical examples in cellular biology or the internal structures of whole organs and complex multicellular systems. Rock specimens are useful for studying textures, grain sizes, and other features brought about by pressure, temperature, and other natural forces, offering a glimpse into the Earth’s geological history.
Non-Flowering Plant Set
Use this comprehensive set to introduce your students to the seedless classes of plants.
Includes: one each lichen, liverwort (vegetative only), moss and fern.
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Freshwater Mussels
Anodonta sp. Carefully selected freshwater clams; 5–8 cm each. Package of six.
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Ward's® Introductory Mineral & Rock Collection With Matching Thin Sections
Buy Both the Thin Section Set and the Hand Specimen Set and Save!
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Universal Specific Gravity Kit for an Electronic Scale
The Universal Specific Gravity Kit is designed to be used with any electronic scale with a minimum capacity of 15 grams and a tare (re-zeroing) function to easily measure the specific gravity of gemstones and minerals.
Just weigh the stone "in air" on the integrated weighing platform of the scale, then without changing the setup, weigh the stone in water by placing it in the underwater weighing pan of the gem holder suspended above the platform. Plug the two values into the specific gravity equation and obtain the specific gravity of your stone.
Includes: lightweight gem holder support and underwater weighing pan, independent, spill-resistant, adjustable beaker support, beaker for filling with water - 100ml capacity, aluminum test weight, stainless steel tweezers, instructions, reproducible Specific Gravity worksheet, table of 300 common minerals/gems sorted by SG, with 6 other properties, including refractive index.
Note: shown with Boreal Balance - not included.
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Realbug Kids: Arthropod Embedment Collection
Preserved arthropds in resin material.
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Pocket Hardness Points Set
Students determine a mineral's hardness between five and 10 on Mohs' scale.
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Vertebrate Hearts, ED Speldy East Co. Ltd.
This kit looks at the similarities and differences between vertebrate hearts
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Vertebrate Brains, ED Speldy East Co. Ltd.
This kit looks at the similarities and differences between vertebrate brains
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Ward's® Live Blackworms: 30 Student Culture
Ward's Science is not endorsed by or affliated with FOSS curriculum in any way.
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Boreal Science Classification of Protozoa Culture Set
Four individually labeled cultures — Euglena, Amoeba, Paramecium and Stentor — give students a comparison of three phyla from the kingdom Protista. Includes materials for 30 students, background information, and a teacher’s guide with subculturing instructions.
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Ward's® Pond Life Culture Set
Use this representative collection to introduce your students to a variety of simple living organisms.
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Ward's® Live Sea Urchins for Embryology
Propagate Echinoderms to Observe Developmental Stages.
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Salvinia
Salvinia rotundifola. This floating water fern has paired oblong leaves that are covered with hairs on both sides. The top part of the leaves are green, the underside purple. Salvinia was originally native to South America and has been introduced in the United States. It is adapted to ponds, pools, and marshes. It is supplied in a 4 oz. jar with care instructions. Note: Not available in Canada.
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Sagittaria Grass Leaf
Sagittaria graminea. Monocot. Rooted aquarium plant with long, narrow leaves. Size: 5– 8". Package of six.
Unless otherwise noted, plants are supplied in waterproof, plastic bags that keep plants fresh and healthy. Care instructions are included. Be sure to check with your state’s Department of Agriculture for any restrictions.




