National Standards for Grade Levels 9-14
 
Kemtec’s Analysis of Minerals & Soils kit now extends the student’s experience from investigating the physical and chemical properties of trace evidence from a crime scene, to learning to characterize soil texture. Ideal for forensic science, agriculture, and environmental science courses. Experiments include: Characterizing Soil Appearance, Acidity of Soil, Soil Comparison by Particle Size Analysis, Forensic Density Distribution of Soil Particles, Chemical Reactions of Substances in Soil, and Analysis of Glass Samples. Includes hands-on soil classification extension activities for determining soil texture by sedimentation and by using the feel method. Includes instructions for differentiated learning. Allow 5 hours of lab time. Required not included: fume hood, UV light, balance, microscope, oven / lamp / or hot plate, glassware, and general lab supplies. Contains lead nitrate.