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Acorn Naturalists Discovery Kits and Modules
Acorn Naturalists has developed a wide array of unique hands-on science and nature activity kits and modules for teachers, outdoor educators and parents. In this section you will find a selection of some of our most popular items - educational resources available exclusively from Acorn Naturalists.
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Acorn Naturalists Outdoor Exploration Packs
Acorn Naturalists Get Outdoors!® Field Packs are designed for children ages 7-11. Each contains a selection of books and equipment related to the topic. Packs are designed as starter kits that initiate interest in the field while teaching basic observation and identification skills. These unique, effective educational resources are available exclusively from Acorn Naturalists.
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Field Backpacks
Acorn Naturalists has received many requests for durable, child-friendly, field-oriented backpacks. These backpacks are well made, featuring multiple compartments, strong zippers with thumb-gripper pulls, comfortable shoulder straps, and durable fabric.
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LaMotte Environmental Analysis and Test Kits
LaMotte kits are known for their relability, ease of use, and accuracy. Acorn Naturalists has been providing educators with high quality LaMotte resources for over two decades. In this section you will find a comprehensive selection of kits for freshwater, saltwater, soil, plant, aquatic insect and environmental analysis. To help you locate what you are looking for, resources are listed both alphabetically and by category.
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Fish Printing Kits, Replicas and Supplies
Fish printing art or Gyotaku combines science (fish diversity, anatomy, ecology), art (create colorful, framed displays), math (measure and count fins, proportional size, count fin rays), reading (use with fish stories) and creative writing (write fact or fiction about the fish). Everyone can have fun while creating beautiful, unique artistic prints. We now offer over 20 different species of flexible vinyl fish that last for years.
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Little Labs Science Kits
Little Labs Science Kits are ideal for introducing children to the world of science and nature and offer perfect extensions of the Stepping into Science Kit. Each contains a 16-page booklet with information and experiments involving plants, animals, weather, color, or navigation (compass use). Engaging, creative hands-on activities for students ages 5-8.
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Flip-4-Science Kits
Involve your students in inquiry-based, hands-on experiments with Learning Resources Flip-4-Science kits. Includes a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide providing step-by-step support and blackline masters. Aligned with National Science Education Standards, these kits include a stand-up, double-sided, full color Activity Flip Book, 72-page Teaching Guide, including lesson plans and student recording sheets, five Science Journals and manipulatives for each activity. Engaging, hands-on inquiry learning for ages 5-7.
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Scientific Explorer Kits
These kits were developed to provide teachers and parents with fun activities based on the Lawrence Hall of Science Great Explorations in Math and Science series. Each kit comes complete with easy to follow instructions and materials. Hours of educational fun are packed into each kit.
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Science Discovery Kits
In this section you will find a wide array of engaging hands-on science kits, including kits that teach about rocks and minerals, crystals, chemistry, physics, earthquakes and volcanoes, solar power, fossils and more.
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Science Wiz Kits
Designed for students ages 8-13, these kits are designed on the premise that imagination, investigation and fascination are core elements of learning. From Inventions,/i> to Energy kits, these resources are geared toward helping kids become Science Wiz kids!
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Owl Pellet Discoveries
This section features both individual and classroom kits for analyzing owl pellets along with useful supplementary materials. For additional resources for studying owls and their pellets, click here.
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Animal Replica Casting Kits
Students cast and then paint their own replicas. Each of these model kits contains a reusable mold tray, PerfectCast® casting material, paints, paint brush, booklet, and instructions. Creative fun for ages 8 and up.
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Paper Making Kits, Books and Supplies
Recycled paper and other fiberous materials can be made into beautiful, creative papers. Contained in this section are paper making kits, supplies and activity books.
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Paper Casting Kits, Books and Supplies
Paper casting is similar to paper making but in the case of casting, liquified papers are pressed into molds to produce beautiful raised patterns and designs that can be used in artwork, cards, or displays.
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Rubber Stamp Kits and Ink Pads
Complete rubber stamp kits, including animal tracks, insects and nature images, and colorful, non-toxic ink pads.
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Sunprint Kits (Photosensitive Paper)
Sunprint art utilizes sun-sensitive paper that can be developed using plain tap water. Natural objects such as ferns, feathers, flowers or leaves are placed under a transparent cover (provided) and exposed to the sun for from 1-5 minutes. Creative, hands-on learning for all ages.
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American Indian Craft Kits and Activities
This section includes a wide array craft kits and activities that introduce students to different American Indian cultures.
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Engraving Kits with Science and Nature Themes
Create beautiful, artistic engravings by slowly revealing the creatures using easy-to-learn scratchboard techniques. Start with any of the pre-drawn backgrounds listed below, etch them using an etching pen (included) and then advance to creating your own unique designs using blank engraving boards (also offered below). Each results in an 8 inch x 10 inch picture you can frame or put in your scrapbook. Anyone can learn the technique, ages 8-adult. Kit includes small scratchboard for testing, engraving pen, artboard and chipboard back. Experiment with different backgrounds - the results can be amazing!
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Science and Nature Rubbing Plate Kits
Rubbing plate kits offer a creative way for children to learn about nature while having fun. Many different sets of rubbing plates are now available. For example, using the animal tracks set, children can create track patterns; skeleton rubbings can be used to teach anatomy; dinosaur, fossil and botanical prints can be used for both educational and artistic displays. Each kit comes with directions and ideas for expanding this unique art form into a variety of projects and lessons. An ideal way to combine art, science and nature study for young children ages 5-10. Rubbing plates are made of durable yet flexible plastic and range in size from 4 x 5 inches to 4 x 8 inches.
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