Science Education Partnership
SCIENCE KITS from the
Sarnia-Lambton Science Resource Centre
2008-2009

• Serving schools on courier routes A and B, i.e. Sarnia-Lambton Schools

• Science kits are listed in BOLD below the topic title. Click on kit title for a brief description.

• Denotes topics where an Adopt-a-Scientist Demonstration is available.  Call the SEP Sarnia-Lambton Science Centre for more details.  519-541-0107.

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* Butterfly kits are only available at specific times of the year.  Please call the science centre at (519) 541-0107  for more specific information.

** Lit. Pkg. refers to a big book literature package that corresponds with the kit(s) available in that grade and strand.  Literature packages must be ordered separately. 

Kinder Kits are available for JK/SK.  Earth's Crust kit is still available... you may find it useful while doing your geography unit.

Booking Science Kits

• All you have to do is e-mail sciencecentre@lkdsb.net,
  
  OR  simply call the Science Resource Centre at (519) 541-0107,
  
  OR  fax your order to (519) 541-1353. 
  
  We'll need your name, school, which kit(s) you would like, and when approximately you'd like them delivered.  
  
  [NOTE: These instructions are for the Sarnia Science Centre, which serves all "A" and "B" courier routes (Sarnia Lambton schools).  If your school is in the Chatham Kent area, click here to return to your main menu.]
  
• If there is a copy of the kit you requested available we'll do our best to get it to you within the dates specified.  If not, we'll recommend the closest date available.
   
• Kits will arrive with the regular school courier.
   
• You will have your kit for approximately eight weeks.  A return date will be listed on the shipping label.  DO NOT remove this label.  
   
• Your kit is returned to the science centre by the same courier who delivered it.  Just leave it out wherever your school secretary leaves the mailbags for pick-up.  The courier comes in the morning, so you'd be best to leave your kit out the night before.
   
• VERY IMPORTANT:  PLEASE check your inventory before sending kits back.  A brightly coloured, laminated inventory sheet is included in each box.  Return all posters, print resources, non-consumable items, unused consumables and/or empty containers, including lock top bags that can be refilled.  In many cases, the kits will go out again to another school within a couple days of their return from your classroom.  Imagine how disappointing it would be to receive a kit with some of the inventory missing.  The time you take to check the kit inventory is appreciated.
   
• Should anything be missing/broken, please leave a note explaining this for science centre staff.
   
• Booking for the upcoming school year can be made in late June.  If you wish, you can book all your kits at this time.
   
• Note that S.E.P. science kits can only be booked by teachers working within the Lambton Kent District School Board or the St. Clair Catholic District School Board.
   
• If you have any questions, call (519) 541-0107 or e-mail sciencecentre@lkdsb.net.

Kit Descriptions: return to chart    

Kit Title		Kinder Kits
Grade	K	Strand	N/A
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Titles include Kinder Bubble, Colour, Guck, Lab, Roll, Stick.  Each is to be ordered separately.  All kits are based on the same document which is included in the kit along with consumable and non-consumable equipment.    return to chart

Kit Title		Body Basics
Grade	1	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Human body cloth chart with removable labels, human body apron with detachable organs, senses game, print resources dealing with the the human body, nutrition, and five senses and teacher guides.  This unit is also helpful if doing the Grade 1 Nutrition Unit. return to chart

Kit Title		Oceans Alive
Grade	1	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Dried samples of ocean specimens, Seal Trek game, life-size seal fleece patterns, felt board with ocean pieces, magnifying glasses, poster, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Objects
Grade	1	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Consumables such as foil, cotton balls, craft sticks, talcum powder, paraffin wax, paper plates and cutlery, rice, salt and yarn are included.  Flash cards, Lego building blocks, marbles, eyedroppers, beads, Pulleys, tools, examples of simple machines (garden trowel, can opener, etc.), simple machine charts, foam trays, craft sticks, straws, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Sun, Wind and Water
Grade	1	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Water wheels, water pumps, anemometers, blow dryer, fan, propellers, radiometer, streamers, stopwatch, student and teacher print resources.  This kit can be used for either the Grade 1 or Grade 2 unit in the "Energy and Control" strand. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Seasons
Grade	1	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  posters, sidewalk chalk, light sensitive paper, flashlights, seasonal trees felt board display, thermometers, Weather & Seasons learning centre, student and teacher print resources.. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Banners Weather Literature Package
Grade	1	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Multiple copies of seven different weather related titles (small books), two big books ( Wind and Sky Fire), song charts, cassettes, and a teacher guide. This works well with the Weather kit, which must be ordered separately. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Frogs in a Pond
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Plastic models of frogs in various life cycle stages, two different types of life cycle/pond puzzles, puppets, various student and teacher print resources.  The Lifecycles Literature package can be ordered separately to supplement this kit. return to chart

Kit Title		Lifecycles Literature Package
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Big book, multiple copies of identical small books, two additional sets of 10 small books of a different title, large erasable recording chart and teacher guide.  This package could be used in conjunction with the Frogs in a Pond Kit, Farm Animals or Butterflies and should be ordered separately. return to chart

Kit Title		Butterflies
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Posters, butterfly puppets (reversible to larvae stage),  magnifiers, student and teacher print resources.  You will also receive 30 butterfly larvae and the necessary equipment to allow them to grow to swallowtail butterflies within your classroom.  See note below for restrictions. The Lifecycles Literature package can be ordered separately to supplement this kit. NOTE: Due to the specific larvae delivery schedule from the supplier, this kit is distributed from the Science Centre on a time limited and a pre-set annual schedule.  Kits must be ordered prior to the last teaching day in February to allow for the scheduling of larvae delivery.  Please call the Science Centre at 541-0107 for specific details. return to chart

Kit Title		Farm Animals
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Farm felt board, posters, consumables, student and teacher print resources.  This kit uses the farm as the backdrop for studying the life cycles of mammals, birds and fish that one might find on a farm.  The Lifecycles Literature package can be ordered separately to supplement this kit. return to chart

Kit Title		Movement
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Pipe cleaners, spools, skewers, screws, string, tools, examples of simple machines, wood wedges, toy cars and student and teacher print resources .  return to chart

 

Kit Title		Liquids and Solids
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  A variety of consumables (coffee, rice, potting soil, flour, sugar cubes, vinegar, cooking oil, dish soap etc.) balance scale, foil and foam plates, small graduated cylinders, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Weather
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Several different types of thermometers, weather vane, rain gauge, tornado tube, wind sock, potting soil, string, teacher print resources. This kit can be used in either the Grade 1 or Grade 2 "Earth and Space Systems" strand.  There are two literature packages that might also be of interest;  the Banners Weather Literature Package and the Air, Sun and Water Package (which supports the Grade 2 unit, Air and Water in the Environment). Literature packages must be ordered separately. return to chart

Kit Title		Air, Sun and Water Literature Package
Grade	2	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Big book, multiple copies of identical small books, two additional sets of 10 small books of a different title, large erasable recording chart and teacher guide.  This package could be used in conjunction with the Weather kit and should be ordered separately. return to chart

Kit Title		Plants
Grade	3	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Planting pots, potting soil, magnifiers, root vue, watering can, spray bottle, student and teacher print resources.  You may wish to order the Gardens Literature Package to accompany this kit. return to chart

Kit Title		Gardens Literature Package
Grade	3	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Two big books, several small book titles (multiple copies), song charts, cassettes and teacher guide.    This kit can supplement the Plant kit and must be ordered separately. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Forces Causing Movement
Grade	3	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Various magnets (cow, small bar, large bar, marbles, horseshoe etc.), iron filings, magnetic field demonstrators, Hot Wheels track & cars, marble run, various rollees (marbles, Happy and Unhappy balls, superballs, table tennis balls etc.), selection of balls (tennis, sponge, foam etc.), tops, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Soil
Grade	3	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Soil samples (Note: these are from a local nursery and are not sterilized), soil sampler, garden trowels, foil cups, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Habitats
Grade	4	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  "Habitats" games, puzzles, tools, soil samples, craft sticks, bug magnifiers, Clever Catch Ball, magnifying lenses, student and teacher print resources.   return to chart

 

Kit Title		Gear Box
Grade	4	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Four different size gears, bases, axels, connectors and a teacher's guide.  NOTE:  This kit will meet the expectations of this strand.  It is NOT necessary to order both the Gear Box AND the Mini Gears at Work kits.  We were unable to purchase more copies of the original mini kit when they were needed; therefore, this was used as an alternative.  return to chart

Kit Title		Pulleys
Grade	4	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Each pulley kit contains three duplicates of the same activity package.  Included in each package are two single pulleys, two double pulleys, three strings, a spring scale, a 3 kg weight, a teacher's and student guide, and student print resources.  return to chart

Kit Title		Light & Sound
Grade	4	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Mirrors, flashlights, modeling clay, prisms, magnifiers, colour paddles, periscope, tuning forks, plastic rulers, strings of different thickness, sound makers, jingle bells, timer, tin pans, cotton batting, student and teacher print resources.  return to chart

Kit Title		Rocks
Grade	4	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Newly revised for 2005/6!  Rock samples (not consumable), posters, streak plates, sieves, magnets, paint brushes, safety goggles, measuring cups, vinegar, gravel, plaster of Paris, gloves, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Human Body
Grade	5	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Posters, blood pressure cuff, blood simutype kit, stethoscopes, stopwatches, clinical thermometers, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Forces
Grade	5	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Pulleys, spring scales, gears, tools, craft sticks, foam trays, set of gram weights, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Matter
Grade	5	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Antacid tablets, balloons, baking soda, corn starch, corn syrup, iodine, gelatin powder, matches, plasticine, straws, vegetable oil, dishpan, eyedroppers, safety goggles, graduated cylinders, magnifying glasses, measuring cups and spoons, syringes, test tubes, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Conservation
Grade	5	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Thermos, wind-up & battery powered toys, flashlights, heating pad, blow dryer, wire, 2.5 V bulbs, film canisters, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

 

Kit Title		Diversity
Grade	6	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Classification games, posters, consumables, insect eye simulation glasses, microslide viewers and slides, and student and teacher print resources.   return to chart

 

Kit Title		Electricity
Grade	6	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Wire, LEDs, 2.5 V bulbs, switches, battery holders, bulb holders, batteries, goggles, alligator clips, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Electrical Connections Mini Kit
Grade	6	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Each mini kit can be used by a small group or as a centre.  Multiple copies can be ordered.  Each kit contains wire, bulbs, batteries, battery and bulb holders, a student activity guide and journal.  This kit strictly explores different types of circuits. return to chart

Kit Title		Hydro Meters
Grade	6	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Hydro meters that contain an electrical outlet on the bottom.  Plug in different items that use electricity to work and measure the amount required.  return to chart

Kit Title		Flight
Grade	6	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Goggles, cover stock, foam trays, string, mass objects, modeling clay,  fishing line, stopwatches, hole punches, air pump, student and teacher print resources.  return to chart

 

 

Kit Title		Space
Grade	6	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Posters, light, extension cord, mirrors, marbles, Styrofoam balls, modeling clay, flashlights, sundial, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Ecosystems
Grade	7	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory: Food chain, carbon cycle, and water cycle posters.  Bean seeds, cheesecloth, iodine, plastic planters, potting soil, beakers, bug viewers, funnels, garden trowels, graduated cylinders, magnifiers, pH paper, thermometers, student and teacher print resources.   return to chart

 

Kit Title		Structures
Grade	7	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Consumable building supplies (craft sticks, straws, balsa wood, etc.), tools, torsion demonstration, mass set and student and teacher print resources.  return to chart

Kit Title		Mixtures
Grade	7	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory: Consumables (drink mix, flour, rice, laundry soap, sugar cubes, etc.), beakers, graduated cylinders, test tubes, goggles, aprons, student and teacher print resources.  return to chart

Kit Title		Heat
Grade	7	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Trouble light, test tubes, oven mitts, tea lights (to sit in sand-filled foil tart tins), pulse glass apparatus, smoke box, retort stands, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Earth's Crust
Grade	7	Strand	N/A
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Rock samples and identification sets, hardness test kits, posters, tools, and student and teacher print resources. This unit is still available and useful when doing your geography unit. return to chart

Kit Title		Cells
Grade	8	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Microviewers and microslides, dialysis tubing, pipettes, wire screening, beakers, forceps, graduated cylinders, wash bottle, and student and teacher print resources.  Note:  Microscopes are not included in this kit (although microviewers are included,) so if you wish to use the microscopes in this unit, that kit must be booked separately. return to chart

Kit Title		Microscopy with Cell Box
Grade	8	Strand	Understanding Life Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Newly revamped over the summer of 2007!  When ordering the microscopy kit, ask for the Cells box to be added to the kit.    return to chart

Kit Title		Mechanical Efficiency
Grade	8	Strand	Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Pulleys, gears, mass set, syringes, student and teacher print resources. return to chart

Kit Title		Fluids
Grade	8	Strand	Understanding Matter and Energy
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Syringes, tubing, connectors (T, straight, one-way valves), graduated cylinders, beakers, liquids of differing densities, student and teacher print resources.  return to chart

Kit Title		Water Systems
Grade	8	Strand	Understanding Earth and Space Systems
A sampling of this kit inventory:  Baking pans, syringes, graduated cylinders, beakers, aquarium gravel, sand, food colouring, retort stand and clamps, student and teacher print resources.  return to chart