Science Kits and Equipment: Grade 3

Bad things in Bugtown have the insects bug-eyed. But Inspector Cricket is on the case to find out who tried to flatten low-life Charlie Roach. Like its predecessor, Ten Little Dinosaurs, this picture book contains a pair of roaming eyeballs that wiggle and jiggle from page to page.

Figurines that demonstrate the stages of ant metamorphosis

8 rock specimens, 1 guide ; in box

30 fossil specimens, 1 guide sheet, 1 geologic time chart ; in box

"These unglazed black porcelain tiles are ideal for streak testing of light coloured minerals. The streak test is essential in mineral identification because it allows the colour of the mineral to be obtained." --Spectrum website

30 shark teeth fossils; in box

Suitable for studying physical properties of the 12 most common minerals

"Classic soil kit with safety in mind! All of the eight basic soil types contained in plastic "kid safety tubes" with safety tube holders included. Learn to identify the characteristics of the basic soil classes, sands, loam, and clays." --Spectrum website.

"A sturdy, easy-to-use meter that allows students to measure the intensity of sunlight in foot-candles by aiming the photocells mounted on the top of the unit towards the light source. A scale on the meter provides a readout from 0 to 10. This versatile meter may also be used to test moisture, fertility, and alkalinity content in soil." --Spectrum website.

1 sound meter, 1 instruction sheet, 1 box panel, 1 black carrying case ; in plastic box