Earth Science Soil Analysis Kit for 10 Student Groups

The Innovating Science Earth Science Soil Analysis Kit provides a comprehensive introduction to chemical soil analysis for middle and high school classrooms. Students first learn the fundamentals of soil composition using four provided soil samples, then apply their knowledge to analyze local soil samples from their own environment. The kit aligns with Next Generation Science Standard MS-ESS2-1 and explores the cross-cutting concept of stability and change. The kit contains enough materials for 10 groups of students and includes a full complement of chemicals and equipment: universal indicator solution, potassium chromate, hydrochloric acid, bromoform, bromobenzene, four sets of soil samples, magnifying glasses, forceps, polarizing filters, drying dishes, sieve screens, glass slides, plastic scoops, and universal indicator color charts. A teacher's guide, student study guide copy masters, and material safety data sheets (MSDS) are also included. This kit serves as a practical classroom introduction to the fields of geochemistry and soil science. For laboratory use only.