ECERS Subscale Activities. Item #25 Nature & Science

In order to rate "Good" in this section you must have 3-5 examples of three categories in your room. The categories are collections of natural objects (such as rocks, insects, and seed pods), Living things (to care for and observe), Nature/Science books, game or toys (matching cards, sequence cards, plastic insects, zoo animals) and Nature/Science activities (such as cooking and simple experiments with magnets, magnifying glasses, sink and float). Kit includes: 1 butterfly garden, 1 wooden specimen kit, 1 geodes discovery kit, 4 butterfly specimens, 1 ladybug farm, 4 food allergy books, 1 STEM kit, 1 science experimentation lab set, 1 "Energy stick", and 1 53 pc. magnetic kit.

Set Includes:
*1 Butterfly house that measures 12"H x 10-1/2"Dia.
*1 Wooden box with lid (16"L x 12"W x 3-1/8"D; box sections are 3-1/4"Sq.)
*12 Separately bagged natural specimens
*1 Geodes discovery kit: 4 unopened geodes (1-1/2"-2"Dia.), safety goggles and adventure guide
*4 Butterfly specimens encased in durable, clear acrylic (3"Sq. x 1/2" thick)
*1 "Ladybug Land" diorama-style habitat with built-in magnifying lid
*4 Books on food science and children
*1 STEM kit to include easy-to-assemble Force Generator (9-1/2"L x 10-1/2"W x 12"H), launch mat, 12 placement arrows, 3 balls (wood, soft foam, dense foam), 4 activity cards with stand, teacher's guide and 15' tape measure.
*45 pc. Science experimentation lab: 2 large test tubes with stand, eyedropper, 2 funnels, safety glasses, tall stand with adjustable holder clips, 2 twisty connector tubes, 3 stoppers, sensory tube with solid and vented lids, Primary Science View Scope with viewing case, 20 double-sided activity cards, and 2 flasks (round- and flat-bottomed)
*1 'Energy stick' (7-1/2"L)
*53 pc. magnetic kit: 1 large horseshoe magnet, 2 Mag-Wands, 1 floating magnet set with 4 floating magnets and 1 stand, 5 jumbo magnetic marbles, and 40 magnetic chips.