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Tabletop Aquaponics — for Homes, Schools, Churches, Clubs, and Science Fairs
Tabletop Aquaponics — for Homes, Schools, Churches, Clubs, and Science Fairs
Grow Healthy Plants And Fish In A Nearly Self-Sustaining System With This Fun And Easy Guide To Aquaponics
A great hands-on project for homes, classrooms, clubs, churches, and science projects.
We humans are a smart, innovative, and creative bunch. These skills will help us as we face some big challenges in the future like feeding a growing population, taking care of the environment, and conserving water. Teachers, parents, club leaders, and science enthusiasts can help foster these important skills in children and in themselves in a fun, fascinating, and hands-on way by building a tabletop aquaponics system.
Aquaponics is the science of growing fish and plants together in a mutually-supportive environment, and now you can create an aquaponics system in your home! In Tabletop Aquaponics, engineer and author John Choisser walks readers through the process of setting up their own tabletop aquaponics system that is virtually self-sustaining. For a few hundred dollars (or less, if you’re a decent scrounger), this tabletop aquaponic system will provide hours of fun and learning during its construction and set-up, while promoting responsibility in caring for the fish and plants as they grow. As a bonus, you get to eat the tasty, organic vegetables your system produces.
Throughout the book Choisser shares images of his own functioning aquaponics systems to show readers exactly what the finished project could look like. Choisser’s friendly and accessible manual is a perfect aquaponics introduction to beginners ages 10 and up. No prior experience necessary in aquaponics, hydroponics, or aquaculture.
The book includes:
>>> An introduction to aquaponics
>>> A student-friendly explanation of the biology, chemistry, botany and physics behind aquaponics
>>> A step-by-step guide to setting up your aquaponics system
>>> Shopping lists for all the supplies you’ll need for your system
>>> Care guides for your fish and plants
>>> Optional discussion points for curious students
>>> Images of real, functioning aquaponics systems
This book can help any student fall in love with science and conservation as they watch their fish thrive and their plants grow. Tabletop Aquaponics is perfect for the home or the classroom and can be a great summer project, group project, or science project.
See what readers say about Tabletop Aquaponics:
>>> “John’s materials are clear and easy to understand. Highly recommended.”
>>> “Simple and informative…I can think of so many places to share! Schools, churches, kids and adults.”
>>> “I found it very useful and I can’t wait to test it.”
>>> “If I could give this book 10 stars, I would!”
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Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science)
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science)
For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry — not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work:
- Purify alcohol by distillation
- Produce hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysis
- Smelt metallic copper from copper ore you make yourself
- Analyze the makeup of seawater, bone, and other common substances
- Synthesize oil of wintergreen from aspirin and rayon fiber from paper
- Perform forensics tests for fingerprints, blood, drugs, and poisons
- and much more
From the 1930s through the 1970s, chemistry sets were among the most popular Christmas gifts, selling in the millions. But two decades ago, real chemistry sets began to disappear as manufacturers and retailers became concerned about liability. ,em>The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments steps up to the plate with lessons on how to equip your home chemistry lab, master laboratory skills, and work safely in your lab. The bulk of this book consists of 17 hands-on chapters that include multiple laboratory sessions on the following topics:
- Separating Mixtures
- Solubility and Solutions
- Colligative Properties of Solutions
- Introduction to Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry
- Reduction-Oxidation (Redox) Reactions
- Acid-Base Chemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s Principle
- Gas Chemistry
- Thermochemistry and Calorimetry
- Electrochemistry
- Photochemistry
- Colloids and Suspensions
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Synthesis of Useful Compounds
- Forensic Chemistry
With plenty of full-color illustrations and photos, Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments offers introductory level sessions suitable for a middle school or first-year high school chemistry laboratory course, and more advanced sessions suitable for students who intend to take the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam. A student who completes all of the laboratories in this book will have done the equivalent of two full years of high school chemistry lab work or a first-year college general chemistry laboratory course.
This hands-on introduction to real chemistry — using real equipment, real chemicals, and real quantitative experiments — is ideal for the many thousands of young people and adults who want to experience the magic of chemistry.
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AmScope PS100E 100 Piece Assorted Specimen Collection for Home School Students, Basic Biology Science Glass Prepared Microscope Slides (Set E)
AmScope PS100E 100 Piece Assorted Specimen Collection for Home School Students, Basic Biology Science Glass Prepared Microscope Slides (Set E)
- 100 Prepared Slides of Various Plants, Insects and Animal Tissues (SET E)
- Preserved in Cedar Wood Oil and Sealed by Coverslip
- Labeled and Stored in a Fine Crafted Varnished Wooden Case
- High Quality Optical Glass Slides
- Slide Dimensions: 3″x1″x0.04″ (75mmx25mmx1mm)
This is a 100-piece very nice prepared microscope slide set of biology. The prepared slides we offer are professionally hand mounted, accurately stained, and individually labeled. Our microscope slides are great for students of all ages, from home-schoolers to college students looking for an excellent introduction to microscopy. The prepared slides give you the most diverse possible biological selection. They are coverslipped and preserved in cedar wood oil. These slides are premium and machine cleaned giving a sharp image. All slides are carefully labeled for easy reference and are arranged in a fine crafted varnished wooden case with brass hardware. This slide set is a rare mix of 100 prepared slides from which students can find a lot of fun. It is excellent for educational use and is perfect for all levels of student study including home school program. This slides set is brand new and has never been used, so your slides will be clean and free of scratches or damage. There is no risk of contamination from previous use.
List Price: $ 99.96
Price: $ 49.50
AmScope PS200 200pc Home School Student Basic Biology Science Prepared Slides Microscope Slides with Wooden Box Cases
AmScope PS200 200pc Home School Student Basic Biology Science Prepared Slides Microscope Slides with Wooden Box Cases
- 200-piece very nice microscope prepared slide set of various plants, insects and animal tissues (SET 200)
- Preserved in Cedar Wood Oil and Sealed by Coverslip
- Labeled and Stored in a Fine Crafted Varnished Wooden Case
- Slide Dimensions: 3″x1″x0.04″ (75mmx25mmx1mm)
- High Quality Optical Glass Slides
This is a 200-piece very nice microscope prepared slide set of various plants, insects and animal tissues. The slides are coverslipped and preserved in cedar wood oil. They are premium, accurately stained and machine cleaned slides that will give a sharp image. All slides are carefully labeled for easy reference and are arranged in a fine crafted varnished wooden case with brass hardware. This slide set is a rare mix of 200 prepared slides from which students can find a lot of fun. This slide set is excellent for educational use and is perfect for all levels of student study including home school program. It is brand new from the manufacturer instead of seconds or salvage. There is no risk of contamination from previous use. Its retail value is $ 450.
List Price: $ 99.98
Price: $ 99.98