Field Equipment

Adult sized boots

Tub contains at least 20 pairs of boots in assorted sizes (Men’s sizes 7 to 13)

Binoculars 10x25 waterproof binoculars with lanyard and protective soft case.

Set of 8.

Bug/pond magnifiers

2-Way viewers include 5x magnifier so students can view insects or aquatic pond life above or below.

Set of 8.

Children's boots Tub contains at least 20 pairs of boots in assorted sizes (Kid sizes 1 to 6)

Clear acrylic pond box

Use for viewing aquatic macroinvertebrates.

Set of 12.

Clinometers Made of plastic. Use to measure angles to calculate the height of a tree or other tall object.

Set of 6.

Clipboards Clear plastic, include small golf pencils.

Set of 10.

Coastal field guides

Set includes:

MAC’S Field guide to NW Coastal Invertebrates, MAC’s Field guild to NW Coastal Water Birds, Audubon Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest, The Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest, Seashore of the Pacific Northwest

Floating net Small floating nets—7”x 8” D-shaped hoop, nylon mesh netting

Set of 8.

Hand trowel shovels

Lightweight trowels, made of rust-resistant nylon/fiberglass.

Set of 8.

Inland field guides

Set includes:

Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest, Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest, Plants of the Pacific Northwest, Insects of the Pacific Northwest, Bugs of Washington and Oregon, Birds of Oregon, Field Guide to Birds

Leather work gloves

Leather work glove--adult sizes.

Set of 12 pairs.

Plankton net Includes one 20 cm (8”) ring diameter Fieldmaster brand plankton net, 1 plastic 125 ml sample bottle with lid, and 25’ nylon line. Suitable for horizontal tows from shore or vertical sampling in the water column.

Quadrats Fixed, 0.5m square, made of PVC, non-collapsing.

Set of 4.

Shovel Large long-handled shovel.

Sieves Made of stainless steel, 8.5” x 2”, suitable for sifting and sorting sand and other materials.

Set of 4

Transect tapes 100 ft x 1/2", with both metric and SAE units.

Set of 6.

Tree branch loppers

Assorted pruning loppers.

Set of 9.

Vernier Equipment

Anemometer The Vernier Anemometer is an impeller-type anemometer that measures wind speed in the range of 0.5 to 30 m/s (1 to 67 mph). The Anemometer fits in your palm for wind study measurements in the field. A standard camera mount on the back and an accessory rod allows you to position it in wind tunnels or in front of fans for wind turbine experiments.

Biology with Vernier

Biology with Vernier has 31 experiments in cell respiration, photosynthesis, membrane diffusion, osmosis, human physiology, transpiration, fermentation, and other important biology concepts. The complete table of contents is shown below. Experiments are included for 12 Vernier biology sensors. This book supports seven AP* Biology lab activities. Contains student and teacher pages which can be photocopied.

Carbon dioxide gas sensor

With this sensor, you can easily monitor changes in CO2 levels occurring in respiration of organisms ranging from peas to humans. A 250 mL respiration chamber with probe attachment is included for running controlled experiments with small plants and animals.

Conductivity probe The Conductivity Probe determines the ionic content of an aqueous solution by measuring its conductivity. This has many applications in chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

Differential voltage probe

The Differential Voltage Probe is designed for exploring the basic principles of electricity. Use this probe to measure voltages in low voltage AC and DC circuits.

Dual force sensor set

Use the Dual-Range Force Sensor in a wide variety of experiments including the study of friction, simple harmonic motion, impact in collisions, or centripetal force. Set of 12 sensors.

Dual range force sensor

Use the Dual-Range Force Sensor in a wide variety of experiments, including the study of friction, simple harmonic motion, impact in collisions, or centripetal force.

Energy sensor The Vernier Energy Sensor offers an easy way to quantify voltage, current, power, and energy output of small wind turbines and solar panels such as those used in our KidWind Experiment Kits.

Extra long temperature probe

This probe is designed for outdoor temperature sensing or for measuring temperature at various depths in lakes and streams. It has a 30 m (100 ft) cable.

Flow rate sensor The Flow Rate Sensor measures the velocity of water in studying the discharge, flow patterns, and sediment transport of a stream or river.

Force plate The Force Plate can measure the forces developed during stepping, jumping, and other human-scale actions. For example, you can perform the following kinds of experiments: observe the change in normal force during an elevator ride, measure the impulse delivered by the floor during a jump, measure the reaction force as a student leans against a wall.

Gas pressure sensor

The Gas Pressure Sensor can be used to monitor pressure changes in a gas. The range is wide enough to perform Boyle’s law yet it is sensitive enough to conduct vapor-pressure or pressure-temperature experiments. Biology teachers can use the Gas Pressure Sensor to monitor transpiration or respiration in an enclosed environment.

Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry

Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry lab book contains 25 inquiry-based chemistry investigations. The book is authored by two long-time chemistry teachers, Donald L. Volz and Ray Smola, who have enjoyed using the inquiry method in their own instruction. Each experiment includes a preliminary activity, teacher information, sample researchable questions, and sample data for those researchable questions. If you are new to inquiry-based instruction, the extensive teacher section will help guide you through the inquiry-based style of chemistry instruction. Contains student and teacher pages which can be photocopied

Lab quest charging station

Charges up to 4 LabQuest units.

Light sensor The Light Sensor approximates the human eye in spectral response. Use it for inverse square law experiments or for studying polarizers, reflectivity, or solar energy.

Motion detector The Motion Detector is used to collect position, velocity, and acceleration data of moving objects.

Optical do probe Use the Dissolved Oxygen Probe to determine the concentration of oxygen in aqueous solutions in the field or in the laboratory.

Oxygen gas sensor The O2 Gas Sensor can be used to monitor gaseous oxygen levels in a variety of biology and chemistry experiments. The sensor is intended for measuring gaseous, not aqueous, O2 concentration.

pH sensor This general-purpose pH sensor can be used across disciplines, including chemistry, biology, middle school science, and environmental science.

Photogate Photogates allow for extremely accurate timing of events within physics experiments, for studying free fall, air track collisions, pendulum periods, the speed of a rolling object, among other things.

Physical Science with Vernier

Contains 40 ready-to-use experiments for physical science (middle school through grade 10). The complete table of contents is shown below. Experiments are included for 9 Vernier physical science sensors in chemistry and physics. These experiments are perfect for introductory physical science and integrated science classes.

Physics with Vernier

Physics with Vernier has 35 experiments in mechanics, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. This book has a wide variety of experiments for Motion Detectors, Force Sensors, Light Sensors, Magnetic Field Sensors, Microphones, Current & Voltage Probes, Photogates, Temperature Probes, and Accelerometers. Contains student and teacher pages which can be photocopied.

Relative humidity sensor

The Relative Humidity Sensor can be used for weather studies, monitoring greenhouses, or determining days when static electrical discharges could be a problem.

Renewable Energy with Vernier

Contains a combination of explorations, traditional experiments, inquiry investigations, engineering projects, and more. In these experiments, students learn about renewable energy, experiment with variables affecting power output from model wind turbines and solar panels, and participate in engineering projects such as building a wind farm or a solar charger to meet certain design criteria.

Salinity sensor The Salinity Sensor easily and precisely measures the total dissolved salt content in an aqueous solution. Measure water with a wide variety of salinities, from brackish water to ocean water, and even hyper-saline environments.

Soil moisture sensor

The soil moisture sensor is used to measure the volumetric water content of soil. This makes it ideal for performing experiments in courses such as soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology.

SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer

Array spectrometer technology allows you to collect a full wavelength spectrum (absorbance, percent transmittance, or intensity) in less than one second. Once the peak wavelength is determined, you can easily determine the concentration of a solution (Beer’s law) or monitor rates of reaction. Includes cuvettes and rack.

Temperature probe The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor that can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Use it as you would use a thermometer for experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science, and environmental science.

Ti light probe The TI Light Probe is a budget light probe for measuring relative brightness. It senses both IR and visible light. The reading reported is a relative number between 0 and 1. Its low cost and ease of use make it an excellent choice for elementary and middle school.

Turbidity sensor Use the Turbidity Sensor to measure the turbidity of freshwater or seawater samples and determine water quality. Simple setup and calibration make it easy to use at the collection site or when you return to the classroom.

UVA sensor The UVA Sensor is an ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVA radiation (approximately 320 to 390 nm). This sensor is ideal for experiments using UV lamps.

UVB sensor An ultraviolet light sensor that responds primarily to UVB radiation (approximately 290 to 320 nm). It is ideal for experiments using sunlight as your UV source and is the sensor recommended for the UV experiments in Vernier lab books.

Vernier LabQuest2 Vernier LabQuest 2 is a standalone interface used to collect sensor data with its built-in graphing and analysis application. The large, high-resolution touch screen makes it easy and intuitive to collect, analyze, and share data from experiments. Its wireless connectivity encourages collaboration and personalized learning.

ROV Equipment

8 foot collapsible pool

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Practice pool to test ROVs.

Battery charger and tender

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For use with ROV batteries.

ROV Battery with adapter

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ROV battery with adapter.

ROV tool cart Check availability Reserve item

This rolling cart contains tools and materials used to build ROVs, including PVC pipe cutters, wire cutters, electrical tape, and more.

ROVs in a Bag Check availability Reserve item

Each bag contains materials to build a simple ROV, including 3 motors and 3 switches. Also included is one box of extra PVC pieces and one box of foam floatation pieces.

ROV in a Bag Video

Set of 4 bags.

Classroom kits and materials

3 minute timers Sand timers of assorted colors, made of plastic.

Set of 12.

Colored trays Set of 12 colored trays.

Compound microscopes

40x – 1000x cordless compound microscopes. Includes top and bottom lights, five magnification settings.

Set of 6.

Density kit Includes 4 digital scales. 6 sets of density cubes, graduated cylinders for liquid density demo.

Dial calipers Measures objects up to 15cm in length. Made of plastic.

Set of 6.

Digital stopwatches

Sport timers with lanyard, alarm, chronograph, 1/100 sec, lap and split control. Sport timers with lanyard, alarm, chronograph, 1/100 sec, lap and split control.

Set of 6.

Dissecting microscopes

20x cordless dissecting microscopes. Upper illumination, reversible stage color

Set of 8.

Elementary plastic labware kit

Each boxed set includes pipettes, beakers, syringes, test tubes, funnel, sample bottles with caps, graduated cylinders, wash bottle

Energy conversion kit

Contains items that demonstrate the conversion of energy between different forms, including a hand generator, batteries, solar cell, windmill, LED light, motor, buzzer, and cables.

Activity guide

ETA elementary measurement kit

Includes a variety of tools students can use to measure length, width, weight, time, etc.

Hot glue guns Plug into wall outlet. Includes sticks of glue.

Set of 4.

KidWind wind energy kit

This classroom pack allows students to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity (0.5 –3 V range), and lift weights. The kit includes 3 turbine towers and bases, 3 nacelles, 3 generators, 8 hubs, and blade consumables for 8 groups of 2–4 students. Read more

Knex Simple Machines Kit

K’Nex Introduction to Simple Machines kit—178 pieces, includes educational guide.

Magnet kit Includes:

Economy Magnet Kit—1 Steel horseshoe magnet, 3 Ceramic donut magnets, 1 Iron filings pack, 1 Lodestone, 1 Activity Guide containing 17 experiments, 2 Ceramic bar magnets, 4 Metal squares (iron, copper, aluminum, and zinc), and 2 magnetic compasses;

Super Magnet Lab—contains 100 magnetic chips, 10 magnetic marbles, 7 magnetic wands, 2 metal bar magnets, 2 metal ring magnets, 2 mini horseshoe magnets, 1 large plastic horseshoe magnet, Activity guide.

Marbles 160 marbles of assorted sizes and colors.

Mineral science kit

15 rock specimens with strike plate, a magnifying lens and a nail.

Mini fan Suitable for use with student-built wind turbines.

Optics kit Components for conducting 20 optics experiments that demonstrate basic principles of light and color.

Each kit includes 1 Double Convex lens, 38mm Diameter, glass, 1 Double Concave lens, 1 Plain lens, 38mm diameter glass, 1 clear glass screen, 2 acrylic mirrors, 1 plastic screen, white, 5 colored cellophane squares, 2 Prisms, 1 flashlight, 2 candles, and an Optics Kit Activity Guide

Physics simple machines kit

Includes materials and instructions to build models of all six different types of simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges, and wheels and axels

Plankton design challenge kit

Use to conduct The Great Plankton Race lesson.Includes 1 package of modeling clay, 6 small tubs of building supplies, and printed lesson plans:

Elementary lesson

MS/HS lesson

Private Eye class kit

Includes: The Private Eye Class Set of Loupes, A collection of 34 specimens, 20X Brock Microscope, The Private Eye Teacher Guide, Resource books and videos, The Private Eye Activity Sheet Master Pack.

Push pull spring scales

Tubular color-coded scales calibrated in grams and in Newtons.

Set of 6.

Safety glasses set

Safety glasses made of hard plastic, various colors.

Set of 12

Safety goggles Safety googles made of soft plastic, various colors.

Set of 10.

Snap circuits green alt energy kit

Includes FM Radio, Hand Crank, Solar Cell, LEDs, Energy Cell, Rechargeable battery, Windmill, Clock, Analog meter

Solar designer kit

Includes materials and instructions to build a solar-powered car or other solar projects. Materials include 1 solar panel, 1 body tube, 4 wheels, 2 axels, 1 adhesive tab, 1 propeller, 1 gear front, and 1 DC motor, user’s guide

Sound wave kit Includes 2 giant Slinky’s and assorted tuning forks.

Squishy circuits kit

Each kit includes one: recipe card, motor, piezoelectric buzzer, mechanical buzzer, 4AA battery pack and batteries, and 25 LEDs lights in 5 colors

Online guides and videos

Straw rocket launcher

Includes gravity-operated launcher and rocket building supplies: straws, clay, index cards

Tri lens magnifiers

Hand held tri lens magnifiers. Made of plastic.

Set of 30.

Triple beam balance with weights

610g x 0.1g

Includes 500g - 1000g weights

Wave energy kit Materials needed to build model wave-energy generators, including water tub, test tubes, magnets, magnet wire, electric meter, fishing bobbers, line and sinkers, etc.

Wave energy lesson

Wooden plant presses

10” x 14”, suitable for pressing plant specimens.

Set of 4.