STEM Kit States of Matter/Electromagnet and Aerospace 101

Recommended Ages:

Experimenting with an adult ages 8+.

Experimenting under adult supervision, ages 12+.

Have fun with three STEM topics...chemistry, aerospace and electricity. First, your budding scientist with explore the three most common States of Matter in our environment: a solid, liquid and a gas. Next, discover the four forces that allow planes and rockets to fly: thrust, drag, weight and lift as you experiment with these forces with fun, hands-on experiments and activities while using a paratrooper to investigate drag, a disk launcher to explore lift and more. Then, you will build and test an electromagnet and learn how the electromagnetic field was first discovered.

Kit Includes:

1 plastic zip bag

1 small square of paper towel

1 spoon

1 dropper (pipette)

1 set of color tablets (red/blue/yellow)

6 spoonfuls of baking soda

5 spoonfuls of citric acid (naturally found in fruit)

1 spoonful of popcorn kernels

1 paratrooper with rubber band

1 glider with nose cone

1 disk launcher

1 foam shape

4 paper clips

1 AA battery

1 D cell battery

1 compass, size will vary

2 meal fasteners

6 paper clips

1 wire, 1.5 feet long

2 wires, 6 inches long

1-4x5 inch cardboard

1 steel nail, 2.5 inches long

color crayons, 4 colors

Activity Guide for States of Matter, Flight 101 and Electromagnet

Materials Not Included with Kit:

• Water, a half measuring cup, a bowl or tray, 3-clear cups, tape and a table.

• WARNING--Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth.
• WARNING-- This kit contain citric acid, which is a naturally occurring weak acid found in fruit. Wash hands after conducting experiments. If left on hands, can cause skin irritation.
• WARNING:SHARP POINT HAZARD--Toy contains functional sharp point. Not for children under 4 years of age.
• WARNING:CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.
• Please be aware--The metal parts of the electromagnet can sometimes become warm or hot to the touch. If this happens, turn the electromagnet off. Allow the electromagnet to cool down before using again.

Price includes shipping. Your kit will be mailed directly to you from Science Explorers.