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.

Earth and Space Science Laboratory Kit

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