High School Biology Supply Kit for Master Books Curriculum
This comprehensive biology supply kit provides the non-household laboratory materials required to complete the experiments in Master Books’ High School Biology by Dr. Dennis Englin. Designed with homeschool families in mind, this kit simplifies lab preparation and ensures students have access to the proper tools, specimens, and materials needed for a successful biology course.
To meet different learning needs and microscope access, this product is available in three kit options:
Kit without prepared slides – Choose this option only if you are using Master Books’ Biology Lab Book instead of microscope slides
Kit with prepared slides – The standard option for students who have access to a microscope and want to complete all lab activities
Kit with prepared slides and Advanced Student Microscope – Ideal for families without microscope access; includes a microscope and saves $35 when purchased as a bundle
Contents
Labware:
Three 100 mL plastic beakers
50 mL plastic graduated cylinder
Eye dropper
Filtration funnel
Filter paper
Glass stirring rod
Metric ruler
pH indicator paper
PTC taste test paper
Four #00 stoppers
Three test tubes (13 mm x 100 mm)
Five test tubes (16 mm x 150 mm)
Test tube brush
Test tube rack
Wax pencil
Chemicals:
Ethanol, 95% solution
Glucose (dextrose), 30 g
Iodine (Lugol’s) biological stain solution, 30 mL
Methylene blue stain
Phenol red pH indicator
Dissection Supplies and Microscope Slides:
Three pairs of nitrile gloves
Two styrofoam dissection trays
Dissection tools kit
Earthworm specimen
Earthworm dissection guide
Frog specimen (double-injected)
Frog dissection guide
Grasshopper specimen
Grasshopper dissection guide
12 blank microscope slides
100 microscope coverslips
25 prepared microscope slides
Prepared Microscope Slide Specimens (25):
Onion root tip
Amoeba
Ascaris
Bacteria (multiple types)
Diatoms
Earthworm cross-section
Euglena
Fern life stages
Ficus leaf cross-section
Frog blood smear
Frog ovary
Frog sperm
Human blood smear
Human skin with hair
Hydra
Moss life stages
Muscle types
Neuron
Paramecium conjugation
Paramecium fission
Planaria
Buttercup root
Buttercup stem
Spirogyra
Volvox
This biology supply kit is an excellent choice for homeschool parents seeking a complete, curriculum-aligned lab solution that supports hands-on learning, accurate observation, and a strong foundation in life science.
Shipping Note: Due to chemical shipping restrictions, these kits require ground transportation and cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or locations outside the United States. If you would like to purchase a version of this kit without chemicals, please email info@cornerstone-edsupply.com for assistance.
