Geosciences Industries-92373 Mineral Identification Kit, Rock Samples for Studying Geology and Earth Science (Set of 20)
Product Details
- Brand: Geosciences Industries
- Theme: Numbers
- Age Range (Description): Kid
- Item Dimensions LxWxH: 14.3 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
- Educational Objective: Sorting Skill
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 14.3 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches; 1.83 Pounds
- Our Recommended age : 8 years and up
- Manufacturer recommended age : 10 - 15 years
- Item model number : 92373
- Date First Available : September 1, 2012
- Manufacturer : Geosciences Industries
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #250,769 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2,329 in Educational Science Kits
- Mineral collection contains 20 samples
- Set also includes a magnifier, streak plate, magnet, iron nail, index (sort) cards, sorting needle, and a lab manual
- Samples are 1" to 2" in size and are individual marked with numbers for easy identification
- Sorting (index) cards use a process of elimination to assist in identification
- Samples are packaged in a plastic tray
This mineral identification kit provides a hands-on experience performing tests to identify minerals, and is designed for classroom use. Sorting cards use the process of elimination to assist students with identification, and the included streak plate, iron nail, magnifier, and magnet allow students to test for hardness, luster, streak, and color. The kit includes 20 samples along with an identification sheet. Samples are 1" to 2" in size and are individually marked for easy identification. Samples include- milky quartz, microcline feldspar, muscovite, mica, biotite mica, calcite, hornblende, gypsum, talc, graphite, hematite, fluorite, sulfur, limonite, nepheline, rose quartz, barite, chalcopyrite, galena, pyrite, and magnetite. Collection is designed for grades 5 and up. Science education products incorporate applied math and science principles into classroom projects. Teachers in pre-K, elementary, and secondary classrooms use science education kits and products alongside science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum to demonstrate STEM concepts and real-world applications through hands-on activities. Science education projects include a broad range of activities, such as practical experiments in engineering, aeronautics, robotics, energy, chemistry, physics, biology, and geology.
