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Kemtec™ Ocean Science Kit

Examine physical and chemical properties of seawater and learn how these properties affect ocean currents and environments.
Supplier: Aqua Phoenix Scientific 9118
Alert:
Choking hazard (1) Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Includes: Instructor Manual, Student Data Sheets, Graph Paper, Petri Dishes, Food Coloring, Sea Salt, Hydrometer, Plastic Cups
Requires : Ice, a refrigerator/freezer, thermometers and 18 large beakers or jars
Description
Students determine the effects of three scenarios on the surrounding water and land environments and inhabitants: 1) a new dam being built on a large river that flows into a bay, 2) melting of the polar ice cap, and 3) a global temperature drop to 0°C and present their conclusions in a panel discussion.
- Visualize convection currents while tracking effects of density, temperature, pressure and salinity
- Learn effects of sun heat, precipitation, evaporation, freezing and thawing of sea ice and influx of fresh water from rivers
- Link science and technology to local, national, and global changes
- Grades 5-9
- Class size: 24 students
Specifications
Ocean Science Kit | |
Examine physical and chemical properties of seawater and learn how these properties affect ocean currents and environments | |
24 Students |
5 to 9 | |
Instructor Manual, Student Data Sheets, Graph Paper, Petri Dishes, Food Coloring, Sea Salt, Hydrometer, Plastic Cups |
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