Aquatic Biologist's Backpack Kit

Dive into the fascinating world of aquatic biology with our engaging Aquatic Biologist's Backpack Kit! Designed specifically for young scientists ages 5-10, this comprehensive kit allows students to explore aquatic environments while developing real scientific skills through hands-on activities.

The kit includes everything needed for budding aquatic biologists:

• Complete set of scientific tools
• Water quality testing supplies
• Specimen collection and preservation tools
• Aquatic specimens for identification practice

Through engaging activities, students will:

• Observe and identify aquatic organisms using professional tools
• Witness the phenomenon of bioluminescence with live specimens
• Learn to identify plants and animals in aquatic environments
• Create an aquatic habitat diorama
• Conduct water quality tests like a scientist
• Collect and preserve plant specimens
• Develop classification and observation skills

The manual guides young scientists through each activity with clear instructions, safety notes, and explanations designed for their age level. It also includes fascinating facts about aquatic habitats, organisms, and water science that bring the experiments to life.

Spark your student's interest in marine science and possibly inspire a future career in aquatic biology with this comprehensive kit that brings real scientific exploration right to your home!

Note: Backpack may vary based on supplier availability.

More Information

• Safety Information (SDS)

This kit includes:

• Absorbent pad
• Aquatic specimens set
• Box
• Construction paper
• Fishing line
• Forceps
• Magnifying glass
• Microscope slide pack
• Modeling clay set
• Snail shell
• Ostracods
• Pins
• Pipet
• Plant press
• Stirring rod
• Tape
• Test strips, ammonia
• Test strips, nitrate & nitrite
• Test strips, pH pack
• Test strips, phosphate
• Test tubes
• Thermometer

• K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
• 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
• 3-LS3-2: Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.
• 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
• 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.