Compared: Science Kits and Programs
With hundreds of science projects and experiments, it's easy to get lost in the confusion! Here's a quick reference chart you can use to compare the different programs we offer.
| |
Science Kit |
Number of Activities |
Hours of Learning |
What's Included? |
Price |
|
 |
Aeronautics |
37 |
12 |
Materials, CD, DVD, Science Manual |
$99.95 |
Yes |
 |
Alternate
Energy |
4 |
2 |
Materials, DVD, bonus MultiMeter |
$49.95 |
No |
 |
Earth Mover |
1 |
2 |
Materials, DVD |
$49.95 |
Yes |
 |
Electricity & Robotics |
17 |
9 |
Materials, CD, DVD, Science Manual |
$99.95 |
Yes |
 |
Hovercraft |
1 |
1 |
Arterials, DVD |
$49.95 |
Yes |
 |
Light &
Lasers |
7 |
8 |
Materials, CD, DVD, Science Manual |
$129.95 |
Yes |
 |
Physics |
30 |
6 |
Materials, CD, DVD, Science Manual |
$99.95 |
Yes |
 |
R.O.V.
Underwater
Robot |
1 |
12 |
DVD, some of the required parts |
$149.95 |
No |
 |
Science Experiment
Manual |
160 |
65 |
Science Manual in eBook or hardcopy format |
$39.95/
$59.95 |
Yes |
 |
Science
Mastery
Media
Pack |
160 |
65 |
CDs, DVDs, Science Manual |
$129.95 |
Yes |
|
Science
Mastery
Online |
300 |
120+ |
Access to new projects online, all information for Science Mastery in online format (Science Manual, CDs, DVDs) |
$99.95 |
Yes |
 |
Science
Mastery
Program
|
300 |
120+ |
Materials for 100 projects, DVDs, CDs, (hardcopy) Science Manual, unlimited support, online access to new projects (200+ more), money-back guarantee. |
$599 |
Yes |
Science Mastery now comes in Silver, Gold, and Diamond versions!
While you can still use Science Mastery for K-8, you now have the option of upgrading and challenging your kids in a powerful and meaningful way!
These new versions contain the latest rage of experiments by Aurora, including advnaced laser and electronics experiments. These versions will be released in Spring 2009. We're taking pre-orders now, and the wait list is growing! Please contact us if you're interested!
Science Mastery Version
|
Appropriate Grade Level
|
What's Included? |
|
Grades K-8 |
- Aeronautics (Aeronautics, Kites, Rocketry)
- Electricity & Robotics (Electricity, Magnetism, and Robotics)
- Physics of Light (Light Waves, Lasers, and Astronomy)
- Physics of Motion & Sound (Sonic Vibrations, Physics, Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Earth Mover)
- Engineering: Hovercraft
- Unlimited Support
- Access to new projects and activities online
|
|
Grades 6-8 |
- SILVER Science Mastery Program plus.
- Digital Multimeter Discovery Pack
- Chemistry 1000 by Thames and Cosmos with Aurora
- Engineering: R.O.V. Underwater Vehicle
- Engineering: Alternative Energy (Solar boat, Solar Racecar, Wind Turbine)
- Electronics: Breadboard Experiments (Audible Light Probe, Variable Flasher, etc.)
- Electronics: Wireless FM Transmitter (the "Bug")
- Electronics: Laser Communicator
|
|
Grades 9-12 |
- GOLD Science Mastery Program plus.
- Engineering: Fuel Cell
- Substitution for Chemistry 1000: Chemistry 3000 by Thames and Cosmos with Aurora
- Advanced Electronics Projects
- Access to "How do I turn this activity into a real Science Fair Project?" online archives
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