Innovating Science Environmental Testing Kit (Materials for 30 Students)

• Classroom lab activity focusing on environmental testing for pollution
• Students will learn how environmental scientists test the air and water for contaminants
• Kit includes supplies for nine different environmental tests students can conduct in their local area
• Materials for 30 students working in groups
• Kit instructions and safety data sheets included

This classroom lab kit from Innovating Science is designed to teach students how environmental scientists test air and water samples for contaminants and pollution. Additionally, students will be able to perform nine different tests on air and water from their local area, including dissolved oxygen levels, pH, and smoke density, among others. This kit contains enough material for 30 students working together in groups, and includes instructions and safety data sheets for all components.

What's in the box?

• 25mL bottle methylene blue, 0.1%
• 25mL bottle of EDTA solution, 0.015M
• 25mL bottle of silver nitrate, 0.014M
• 100mL bottle of bromothymol blue, 0.04%
• 3 hardness powder pillows
• 3 phosphate powder pillows
• 3 chloride powder pillows
• 4oz. glass bottle with cap
• 1 package pH strips
• Plastic vial with cap
• 1 medicine cup
• 2 cups, 10oz.
• 2 magnifiers
• 4 clear labels
• 1 piece of nylon fabric
• 2 rubber bands
• Smoke density comparator
• Phosphate indicator
• Syringe
• Instructions and safety data sheets

Safety Data Sheet

Download Here

NGSS

Performance Expectations

4-ESS3-1
MS-ESS3-3
HS-ESS3-4

Disciplinary Core Ideas

ESS3.A
ESS3.C

Cross Cutting Concepts

Cause and Effect
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World

Engineering Practices

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Items Needed

Not included in the kit:

Collected water sample
Masking tape
Marker
Scissors
Clean glass or plastic jar
Cardboard tube (such as paper towel tube) or similar
Compass

Kit Specs

Comes with instructions

Non-regulated

Country of Origin: US

Harm Code: 9023.00.0000

CA Prop Warning Statement: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, hexavalent compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.