Microscope Slide Stains
A list of stains used on microscope slides, and what the differences between them are.
How To Use Agar & Petri Dishes
Agar is the medium that is used to grow bacteria cultures. Order nutrient agar for general culturing. Our sterile, 125 ml bottle of nutrient agar is easy to use. Just warm it until it melts and fill your petri dishes. One bottle fills about 10 dishes. We...
How to Choose a Balance
Next to selecting a microscope, a balance is the largest science equipment purchase decision that most schools and homeschool families make. Watch this video to learn more about digital balances: Click to see all balances The type of balance you need depends on the...
Lifecycle Kits Comparison Chart
Want to make terms like “metamorphosis” and “life cycle” memorable? Just watch them in action! With these kits, you can observe live insects, worms, frogs, and even chicks up close and personal, and discover amazing things about how they...
Chemical Safety and Storage in the Homeschool Lab
Lab experiments and chemical reactions are one of the most memorable ways to teach and learn chemistry, not to mention a necessary component of high school science. The hands-on learning opportunities provided by doing science projects simply can’t be duplicated...
Last-Minute Science Fair Ideas
Here's a list of last-minute science fair project ideas, many with complete kits containing all necessary materials.