Over the years, we've written a number of short documents on various science-related subjects. These will be available for download and distribution here.
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Recreating the list from the famous Gilbert Chemistry sets, this document is the companion to our soon-to-be-released line of chemicals for the home experimenter.
From our joint session of the High School Students' Science Alliance and the Make:KC group comes this discussion of how to make a gerb. Never run across the word before? Here's one definition, from Wikipedia: "A gerb is a type of firework which produces a jet of sparks, usually lasting between 15 and 60 seconds. It is a thick-walled tube filled with pyrotechnic composition and possessing a choke, which is a narrowing in the tube. Gerbs are often referred to as 'fountains'."
Ever wondered how to make your own spectacular crystals at home? Follow the steps in these documents to make either single crystals or sprays.
A document detailing the characteristics of acids and bases.
There are many techniques which you must learn in order to successfully prepare slides for use with your microscope. Here are a few of them.
Trying to tell your hematite from rutile? There are simple ways to help to narrow your identification down.
A brief photo-essay detailing how we came by our store's very own parrot-billed dinosaur.
Going out into the field? Take a look at our handy checklist.
A simple procedure for making a basic solid rocket propellant. WARNING: There is obvious danger here, and by following these instructions, you acknowledge that H.M.S. Beagle is in no way responsible for any injury or property damage which might result from your attention - or inattention - to these directions. By following these instructions, you also certify that you are of legal age in your municipality, if applicable. Be responsible.
This experiment demonstrates the exothermic reaction caused by the heat of crystallization.
Coming soon - the story of a ship...
Made 1 August 2008