Lab Supplies for Physical Science Explored

For our junior high-level science classes, we try to keep specialty lab supplies to a minimum in order to make the class and activities accessible for all families. Below you’ll find options for where to purchase the few specialty items required, along with a complete list of lab supplies needed for each lesson in Physical Science Explored.

Where to Buy Supplies?

1. Purchase the First Semester Physical Science Explored Custom Kit (coming soon!)

Cornerstone Educational Supplies has created a lab kit with the specialty supplies for the first semester for those who would like to complete all of the labs. Families may pick and choose which labs to complete. However, if you would like to do all or most of the labs, this is the most economical way to purchase the specialty lab supplies. 

2. Purchase supplies a la carte:

Most families won’t complete all of the labs. For those who will be picking and choosing which labs or want to purchase just a few supplies at a time, use the links in the list below to purchase items a la carte from Home Science Tools. 

 

Lab Supplies for Physical Science Explored

Below are two lists of supplies you’ll need. On the left are lab supplies that need to be purchased from a lab supply company. On the right is a list of supplies you will likely have around your house or that you can easily acquire from a local store. Alternatively, you can see a list of lab supplies listed by lesson on this page.

Household Supplies or Local Purchases

 

  • 3 household liquids 
  • Ice cube tray
  • Timer
  • Plate 
  • Ruler
  • Textbook
  • Stopwatch
  • 3 pieces of scrap paper
  • Trash can
  • 3 coins
  • Plastic cup (or any object to use as a target)
  • Plastic bottle
  • Balloon
  • Teaspoon
  • Funnel
  • Baking Soda
  • Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Small pot
  • Stove
  • Ice cube
  • String 
  • M&M’s
    (alternative: beads, legos, or other small objects)
  • Colored pencils
  • Periodic table
  • Disposable aluminum pie pan
  • Candle wax (scrape a small amount off of any household candle)
  • Sugar
  • Sharpie marker
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • 2 dice
  • Masking tape
  • Marker
  • Colored pencils
  • M&Ms – Four colors, 20 of each color
  • Dish soap
  • Food coloring
  • Tray or baking sheet (something to catch the foam that overflows)
  • Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salt)
  • 128 pennies
  • Jar with lid
  •  1 packet active dry yeast
  • Steel Wool 
  • Sodium Chloride (table salt)
  • Alka Seltzer Tablet
  • 12 oz plastic bottle with cap

Additional Level C Supplies

Student’s in Physical Science Explored PLUS will require a few additional supplies for certain lessons. Below is a list of supplies and links.  

Household Supplies or Local Purchases

 

  • 2 glass bowls
  • 4 grams borax
  • White Elmer’s glue
  • Plastic spoon
  • Sodium chloride (table salt)
  • Safety goggles
  • Gloves
  • 6 inch cotton swabs
  • 2 beakers (or small glass bowls)
  • Candle
  • Lighter or matches
  • 6 pieces of glassware
  • Water

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