In 1963, LAB-AIDS was founded based on a unique and exciting idea at the time – helping science teachers to prepare a more meaningful "hands-on" experience in the classroom. The idea was based on the belief that a complete lab activity could be packaged at an economical "cost per student," and that these "packages" would save teachers hours of lab preparation time. Hence, the first "Lab-Aid" was born. It was the first true "kit" in the science education market. The word "kit" was not initially used to describe our packages. At the time, the word meant nothing more than a box of assorted items with few or no directions for usage. Since then, LAB-AIDS has revolutionized the concept of a "kit" by not only making it acceptable, but also popular among science educators. A lot has changed since 1963, but what hasn't, is that LAB-AIDS products continue to provide the best overall value in terms of time and cost savings to teachers.

WHAT MAKES LAB-AIDS® PRODUCTS BETTER?

Materials
All kits come with enough material for a single class. Most kits are 100% complete. Extra time in the prep room or the storage room gathering additional products isn't necessary. Refills can be purchased individually or as part of a consumable refill package. Molded plastic trays are utilized for the effective storage and organization of the package components.

Teacher Guides
All kits include a complete teacher’s guide. The guides include a Content List, Important Background Information, Detailed Procedure Information, Answer/Results Key and . MSDS when required. Whether you're a first year teacher or a science mentor, the information provided in these guides will prove to be invaluable.

Student Worksheets
A pad of student worksheets for an entire class is also included. The worksheets provide directions for students, ask key questions and allow plenty of room for students to write their observations. Worksheets are black and white, which allows for easy reproduction if necessary.

National Standards
Applied Science Concept packages each correlate to several National Science Standards. This allows you to use the packages to fill any content gaps in your district's science curriculum.