maize Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am getting the deluxe chemistry glassware/labware kit from Home Science Tools for myself for Christmas (well OK, I might let the kids tag along...) I really enjoyed the many experiments we did in IB chemistry in high school, but it has been a long time and I have forgotten so much. What is a good resource to walk me through chemistry experiments and demonstrations? I unfortunately don't have a ventilation hood, so anything that produces noxious fumes is probably not a good idea--but otherwise I should be able to handle most typical chemistry stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillStanding Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have not used it personally ( I use labs from the curriculum I am teaching) but this one has always looked good to me: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science) Paperback – May 9, 2008 by Robert Bruce Thompson ISBN-13: 978-0596514921 ISBN-10: 0596514921 Edition: 1st and http://www.thehomescientist.com/kits/CK01/ck01-main.html sells "kits" and has a free Manual to download. I hope someone with more experience responds soon :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have not used it personally ( I use labs from the curriculum I am teaching) but this one has always looked good to me: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science) Paperback – May 9, 2008 by Robert Bruce Thompson ISBN-13: 978-0596514921 ISBN-10: 0596514921 Edition: 1st and http://www.thehomescientist.com/kits/CK01/ck01-main.html sells "kits" and has a free Manual to download. I hope someone with more experience responds soon :) I have not done the experiments yet, but the introductory pages on safety, equipment, and lab notebooks are extremely thorough, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I used Illustrated Guide with my oldest for his first run through Chemistry and I liked it. There was a little too much depth to some of the labs and sometimes we took on too much trying to do more than one lab in a day (we did have a 2 hour slot scheduled for Chem lab each week). The labs that need ventilation, we just did outside when the weather cooperated. On warm, wet days we sometimes did lab in the garage with the garage door open. :lol: I am really not easily deterred from labs. My dh bought me a new fire extinguisher on behalf of that class. The book is good and the author is very accessible and will answer questions at any time. He used to be on these boards, but he kept getting banned for advertising, so he gave up. He's really nice and helpful though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I've done every lab in the Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments and I teach from the book. It sounds like what you'd love doing. Feel free to private message me for more information. I don't have time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We are currently using the illustrated guide but the homeschool edition with the manual available online. It has been good so far and we are about half way through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We are currently using the illustrated guide but the homeschool edition with the manual available online. It has been good so far and we are about half way through it. The chemistry lab version by the same author but available with smaller scale chemicals and the downloadable manual is very different from the textbook, Illustrated Guide. It is smaller scale. If you buy the kit, many of the chemicals are premixed rather than you having to figure out how to make a 1 molar solution of various things. Many of the labs "tell" you what you are supposed to learn rather than you experiencing being able to measure everything and do all the math. It is definitely economical, but less fun and less educational in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I agree with you Julie, this is for a middle school student doing first year chemistry so it is just what is needed. Most of the chemicals were not premixed though and we have had to figure out molar solutions. It is a nice basic first year set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We are currently using the illustrated guide but the homeschool edition with the manual available online. It has been good so far and we are about half way through it. Would it be possible to link to what you are referring to? It sounds interesting! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Would it be possible to link to what you are referring to? It sounds interesting! Thanks! The kit is this (and you can download the manual for free): http://www.thehomescientist.com/kits/CK01/ck01-main.html Here's the DIY chemistry text - Illustrated Guide. http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The manual is available here http://www.thehomescientist.com/manuals/ck01-manual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 I ordered the illustrated guide book yesterday with Amazon's 30% off book coupon :) Do you all get chemicals from HST or elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I tend to buy all my glassware from HST and buy all my chemicals from Elemental Scientific. If you are buying for only one person it might be just as easy from HST. Elemental Scientific can be easy or very slow to order from, but their prices are good on small quantities of chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 The kit is this (and you can download the manual for free):http://www.thehomescientist.com/kits/CK01/ck01-main.htmlHere's the DIY chemistry text - Illustrated Guide.http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921 The manual is available here http://www.thehomescientist.com/manuals/ck01-manual.pdf Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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