Learning Resources Lab Set

Lab Set - Conduct real hands-on experiments.

While this Lab Set is not exactly a game, it is a fun activity none the less. I have included it because it covers many goals an OT might work on such as using measuring tools, following multi-step directions, using hand tools, using your senses, well I could go on and on. 

In the box are all of the items you see above. The instruments are large and made of hard plastic. If you look at the picture on the box you can get an idea of the sizes.

Also included are 10 experiment cards. The cards are laminated and large, measuring 10" x 7". Besides the name, there are three things listed on the front of each card: 1) Tools needed, 2) Extras (items not supplied in the box) and 3) Key science concept that you will be testing. On the back are the step-by-step directions. There are between four and seven steps per card. The age on this box starts at 3+, so these are very basic experiments. Here are a few examples:

• What's That Smell? - Fill four test tubes with fragrant substances. Identify the smells with your eyes closed.
• Dancing Raisins - Use the magnifying glass to watch raisins dance in clear soda.
• Mini Volcano - Make a small volcano and watch it erupt.
• Sink and Float - Add different items to a beaker of water and watch to see if they sink or float.

Ingredients needed over the 10 cards, besides the tools in the box, are water, food color, baking soda, vinegar, paper towels, cooking oil, cotton balls, celery, seeds and soil, bugs, clear soda, raisins, dull pennies, lemon juice, variety of substances each with a distinct smell such as vanilla, perfume, cinnamon and coffee, and small objects such as coins, cereal pieces, and rocks.

Learning Resources has a whole line of these lab sets.

Monitor for safety. 

Try this:

• Name each instrument before you start the experiments. Show how each is used.
• Allow for time to try out the instruments without involving an experiment.
• Allow time for free play.

In the box: Beaker, eyedropper, flask, funnel, glasses, magnifying glass, test tubes, tweezers, 10 activity cards

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