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 kit order form and the "Curriculum Reference and Comments" section 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.

WARNING: This product can expose you to Silica and Crystalline which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Science Lab Kit for Abeka 8 Curriculum

• Chemical Splash Safety Goggles, Adult Size
• Ruler
• 400 mL Glass Beaker
• Spatula
• Glass Stirring Rod
• Red Cabbage Indicator Jiffy Juice Kit
• Pipet
• 50 mL Glass Beaker
• Petri Dishes
• Calcium Carbonate, 30 g
• Acetic Acid Solution, 1 M, 100 mL
• Baking soda, 50 g
• Peat Moss
• Coarse Clay Powder, 1 lb.
• Sand, 1 lb
• White Drawing Paper
• Styrofoam Cups
• Baby Lima Bean Seeds
• Nitrile Gloves, Size Medium, 4 pairs
• 25 mL Graduated Cylinder
• Liquid Fertilizer, 2 oz
• Plastic kit box
• Styrofoam Tray
• Cotton Fabric Samples
• Superior Balance Digital Pocket Scale, 600 g capacity, 0.1 g precision
• 3"x5" ziplock bags
• Food Coloring, 2 colors
• Small Tin Cans
• Rubber bands
• Coffee Filters
• Steel Mesh Screens, 4x4"
• 100 mL Graduated Cylinder
• String, 25'
• Gelatin Packet
• Toothpicks
• Mini Marshmallows, 10 oz
• Red Sandstone Specimens
• Limestone Specimens
• Granite Specimens
• Mineral Study Kit with 15 specimens
• Spring scale, 100 g/1 N
• Copper piece
• Small Nail
• Ceramic Plate, 1x2"
• Glass Plate, 2x2"
• Clear Plastic Cups, 9 oz
• Small 3" Water Balloon
• Plaster of Paris, 4 oz.
• Epsom salt, 1 lb or 450 g
• Seashell
• General Purpose Paint Brush
• Vegetable Oil, 2 oz.
• Clear 17oz bottle with cap
• Steel Wool pieces
• Crucible & Beaker Tongs
• Large Test Tubes, 16 x 150 mm
• Aluminum Pie Plates, 5" diameter
• Construction Paper Variety, 12 sheets
• Plastic Student Thermometer
• LED Flashlight
• Chalk
• Blotter Paper, 2 sheets 
• Candle
• Alcohol Lamp Stand
• Modeling Clay, 1 color
• Matches
• Distilled Water, 8 oz
• Medium Balloons
• Straws, Qty 4
• School Glue
• Cotton Balls, 12 count
• Dowel, 1/4", 12" long
• Washers
• Meterstick
• Optic Bench Object Screen
• Optic Bench Screen Holder
• Optic Bench Supports
• Optic Bench Lens Holder
• Lens, double convex, 150mm f/l
• Lens, double convex, 50mm f/l
• Spectroscope