Innovating Science® Soil Analysis Kit

Grades 6-12.

Soil composition has been a keystone in earth science classrooms for many years. This kit will teach students the skills needed to properly conduct soil composition tests as well as allow them to collect and evaluate local soil samples. By bringing in local soil samples, the students can build a stronger connection to their own local environment while still building on a knowledge base that can be applied to any other environment.

Kit Components:

• Universal indicator solution, 10 (1.5 ml)
• Bromoform (28 ml)
• Bromobenzene (28 ml)
• 0.5 M potassium chromate, 10 (6 ml)
• 0.5 M hydrochloric acid, 10 (6 ml)
• Soil sample A, 10 (12 g)
• Soil sample B, 10 (12 g)
• Soil sample C, 10 (12 g)
• Soil sample D, 10 (12 g)
• Magnifying glasses, 10
• Forceps, 10
• Polarizing filters, 20
• Drying dishes, 50
• Sieve screen, small, 20
• Sieve screen, large, 20
• Glass slides, 1 pkg.
• Plastic scoops, 10
• Universal indicator solution color charts, 10