Description
Junior chemists can safely explore simple chemistry using the tools in this kit and common household substances from the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.
With this Thames & Kosmos kit, Children learn how to use basic chemistry equipment such as filters, test tubes, pipettes, and measuring spoons, and beakers. Make your own test tube racks out of plaster and learn about the chemical reaction that formed them.
Conduct experiments to identify different chemicals using reactions, heat, evaporation, and crystallisation. Examine the composition of inks and dyes with chromatography experiments, where colours magically separate from one another on a filter paper disk. Explore the properties of water, soaps, and oils. Experiment with acids and bases using indicators (pH strips and cabbage juice) to identify them. Make fizzy reactions with acids and bases to dissolve shells and inflate balloons. Discover the invisible gas carbon dioxide and its very visible effects.
What our testers said
“Wow, look at the colours. They are beautiful!” – Girl aged 9
“I really like using the purple as it’s like an explosion.” – Boy aged 5
What our experts think
This chemistry set introduces children to exciting science concepts as they learn through experimentation. Our testers were excited to get started, following the instructions with no adult help needed. Younger ones were also really interested in the experiments, they just required some adult assistance to complete them.
The children were particularly impressed by the changing colours experiment – learning cause and effect as they added different ingredients to see the final result. This is great as it teaches children logic and reasoning as well as skills in observation. We also liked how the set encourages creativity – through experimentation with many ingredients found in the household
Skills developed
– Introduces children to scientific concepts in chemistry
– Promotes trial and error learning
– Encourages observation skills
