FAQ

Q: Do your lab kits include a manual?
A: Yes. All lab kits include at least one manual. Additional manuals are available and may be ordered under the corresponding category.

Q: I have an older kit. Can I still get a manual for it?
A: We have some older manuals available but will need to know what year you purchased your kit. If you can, the photo on front of the manual and a date inside the manual is also helpful.

Q: Do you have a Brochure?
A: Yes, you can download our brochure *HERE*. Contact us if you would like like a printed brochure.

Q: Will I need any special equipment?
A: No with minor exceptions. The only items that are not included with the kits are either perishables (in the case of biology) or commonly available items. The MicroChem kit requires a digital mulitmeter for one experment and the Physics and Physical Science kits need a 3 foot board as a ramp.

Q: Can the kits be used without the regular science equipment (such as is used in public schools)?
A: Only clean tables are required for setup. A nearby washroom can be used for cleanup.

Q: How much time is required for lab prep?
A: Lab prep can be time consuming for instructors. With Quality Science kits, most of the laboratory preperation is already done. Make sure you have any extra supplies needed, pass out the kit(s), and tell the student(s) which experiment to do. This can be especially beneficial in situations where the instructor has a heavy class load or teaches multiple subjects.

Q: What if the instructor is new to the field?
A: The Quality Science kits were designed to be usable with little adult supervision. This was accomplished by including tested step-by-step instructions. In the classroom, this helps both new and seasoned instructors by minimizing questions and maximizing the students' productivity.

Q: Some of the kits can be used multiple times. Are the uses concurrent or sequential?
A: The kits can be reused sequentially. A lab group of one to four students can work together using one kit. Additional students at the same time would require more kits. Subsequent classes can reuse the kits.

Q: What methods of disposal are required for the chemicals?
A: All chemistry-type experiments are based on the microscale method (also known as the small scale method). By employing this method, the Quality Science kits use about 1/100th of the chemicals a typical lab would consume. We reccomend that you check with the local authorities but cleanup should be a matter of rinsing off the equipment in a sink.

Q: How many students will each kit service?
A: This depends on how many students can work together. In a classroom setting we recommend students work in groups of two to four. The Chemistry and Physical Science have an expected service life of five uses. The Physics has an expected life of ten uses with minimal refills. The Biology has a refill kit which is needed for each reuse.

Q: Can I use Quality Science kits with my homeschool curriculum?
A: All our experiments are coordinated with popular textbooks.  This is to help the student know the best times to do each experiment so it can enhance their textbook learning.  Please follow this link to see the Curricula Coordination page.  Please contact us if you don’t see a kit coordinated with the textbook you are using but still require this information.