Earth & Space Science Lab Kit for Homeschool Science | Complete Geology, Mapping, and Earth Science Investigation Kit
Explore the foundations of earth science through hands-on investigation with this comprehensive Earth & Space Science Lab Kit. Designed to support studies in geology, mineral identification, rocks, fossils, earth materials, mapping, weather, and measurement, this kit provides students with the tools and specimens needed to conduct meaningful laboratory activities at home or in the classroom. By gathering all required materials into one convenient package, students can spend more time exploring the earth and less time searching for supplies.
From identifying minerals and classifying rocks to studying fossils, reading maps, and conducting field-style investigations, this kit provides a wide variety of experiences that help students develop observation, measurement, and analytical skills.
Geology Collection Includes:
Minerals
- Calcite (white)
- Biotite
- Quartz (clear fractured)
- Fluorite
- Pyrite
- Potassium feldspar
- Magnetite
- Gypsum (selenite)
- Halite
- Muscovite
- Chert
- Hematite
- Plagioclase
- Olivine (grains in vial)
Igneous Rocks
- Basalt
- Diorite
- Granite (pink)
- Obsidian
- Pumice
- Rhyolite
Sedimentary Rocks
- Shale (gray, platy)
- Limestone (fossil cast)
- Sandstone (tan)
- Conglomerate
- Bituminous coal
- Siltstone
Metamorphic Rocks
- Gneiss (banded)
- Slate (gray)
- Marble (white)
- Quartzite (white/tan)
- Schist (biotite)
- Phyllite
Fossils
- Clam
- Gastropod
- Orthocycloceras (rough)
- Shark tooth
- Petrified wood
- Crinoid
- Trilobite
- Brachiopod
Additional Kit Contents:
- Small bottle of dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl)
- White streak plate
- Black streak plate
- Glass tile
- Copper nail
- Iron nail
- Magnet
- Hand lens
- Instruction sheet
- Storage box (5 × 3 × 2 inch mailer)
- Specimen labels
- Topographic map (West Yellowstone)
- Geologic map (Yellowstone)
- Ruler
- Orienteering compass
- Box of colored pencils (24 count)
- Tape measure
- Thermometers
- 250 mL polypropylene beaker
- Bag of gravel
- Bag of sand
- Bag of silt
- Digital pocket scale
- White cardstock
- Black cardstock
- Blank world map with grid lines
- Geological time scale
This kit supports instruction in mineral identification, rock classification, fossil studies, topographic mapping, geologic mapping, sediment analysis, earth materials, and scientific measurement, making it an excellent resource for homeschool earth science courses, co-ops, and classroom programs. With all major specimens and investigative tools included, students can move seamlessly from lesson to lab while gaining a deeper understanding of the processes that shape our planet.