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Experiment Manual
Glow-in-the-Dark
Science Lab
WARNING.
years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow
them and keep them for reference.
WARNING
that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers and in
manual carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.
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— Chemistry Set. This set contains chemicals and parts
Not suitable for children under 8
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Summary of Contents for Thames & Kosmos Glow-in-the-Dark Science Lab

  • Page 1 Experiment Manual Glow-in-the-Dark Science Lab WARNING. Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. WARNING — Chemistry Set. This set contains chemicals and parts that may be harmful if misused.
  • Page 2 FOREWORD Dear Parents and Adults, With this science kit, your child can discover fascinating fluorescent materials. Before experimenting, read the instructions together with your child and discuss the safety instructions together. Support your child and offer help when needed. Find a practical place for the experiments, where accidentally spilled dyes, plaster, or water will not cause any damage.
  • Page 3 h) Open the bag of plaster with scissors at one corner. The label should remain legible. Seal with a clip or some adhesive tape after use. i) Disposal: After experimenting, place spilled plaster, plaster residues, and pigment residues into the household waste. Dispose of liquids and dye solutions in the sink and rinse well.
  • Page 4: You Will Need

    Notes on Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Components The electronic components of this product are recyclable. For the sake of the environment, do not throw them into the household trash at the end of their lifespan. They must be delivered to a collection location for electronic waste, as indicated by the following symbol: Please contact your local authorities for the appropriate disposal location.
  • Page 5 EXPERIMENT : LUMINOUS COLORS You will need – 2 Cardboard test tube stands – 2 Test tubes with lids – Spatula – Yellow fluorescent pigment – Pink fluorescent pigment – UV flashlight – Water, adhesive tape Here’s how 1. Fold the test tube stands along the lines and secure the corners with tape.
  • Page 6 EXPERIMENT : MOLDING NEON CHALK You will need – Plaster powder – Molding tray – Fluorescent yellow and fluorescent pink solutions from experiment 1 – Both measuring cups – Spatula – Water, old newspapers, scissors Here’s how 1. Cover your work area with old newspapers.
  • Page 7 EXPERIMENT : GLOWING FLOWERS You will need – Yellow fluorescent pigment – Pink fluorescent pigment – Spatula – UV flashlight – Water, 2 clean plastic cups, various flowers with white petals Here’s how 1. Fill both cups about half full with tap water.
  • Page 8 drInk EXPERIMENT : GLOWING SHAPES You will need – Plaster shapes from experiment 2 – UV flashlight – Sheet of paper Here’s how 1. Get the plaster shapes ready. It is best to switch off the lights or darken the room by blocking the windows.
  • Page 9 EXPERIMENT : GLOWING OBJECTS You will need – 2 Cardboard test tube stands – 2 Test tubes with lids – UV flashlight – Tonic water, white T-shirt, paper money, chestnut tree bark, other household materials (it’s okay if you can’t find some of these things) Here’s how 1.
  • Page 10 EXPERIMENT : BLACKLIGHT SHOWCASE You will need – Yellow and pink fluorescent pigments – Plaster shapes from experiment 2 – Colored flowers from experiment 3 – Glowing objects from experiment 5 – Sticker sheet – UV flashlight, both measuring cups, spatulas, kit box –...