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The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory: Build Over 200 Pieces of Science Equipment!
Published on 30. April 2015
334 pages
978-1-4571-8687-5 (ISBN)
Description
Raymond E. Barrett's Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory is a classic book that took on an audacious task: to show young readers in the 1960s how to build a complete working science lab for chemistry, biology, and physics--and how to perform experiments with those tools. The experiments in this book are fearless and bold by today's standards--any number of the experiments might never be mentioned in a modern book for young readers! Yet, many from previous generations fondly remember how we as a society used to embrace scientific learning. This new version of Barrett's book has been updated for today's world with annotations and updates from Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, including extensive notes about modern safety practices, suggestions on where to find the parts you need, and tips for building upon Barrett's ideas with modern technology. With this book, you'll be ready to take on your own scientific explorations at school, work, or home.
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English
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Sebastopol
United States
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19,24 MB
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978-1-4571-8687-5 (9781457186875)
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Make - The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory
Build Over 200 Pieces of Science Equipment!
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Content
- Intro
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Getting Started
- On the Nature of This Annotated Edition
- Finding Materials
- Making Versus Buying Versus Printing
- Safety
- International Power and Units
- On Independent Thinking
- Cultural Influences
- Acknowledgments
- Additional Image and Data Sources
- Conventions Used in This Book
- Safari® Books Online
- How to Contact Us
- Original Preface
- Original Introduction
- Making the Classroom a Research Laboratory
- Organization of the Research Laboratory
- Organization of the Classroom Research Laboratory
- Chance for Pure Research
- Laboratory Tools and Equipment
- Selecting the Problem
- Answers to Problems
- Part I. Chemistry
- Chapter 1. General Laboratory Equipment
- Science Laboratory Workbench
- Gravity Wash Bottle
- Light Bulb Chemistry Flask
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Cutting Glass Tubing
- Bending Glass Tubing
- Graduated Cylinder and Chemistry Flask
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Alcohol Burner
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Broad Flame Alcohol Burner
- Pipette
- Mouth Pipette
- Blowtorch Type of Alcohol Burner
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Large Pipette-Glass Blowing
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Burette Clamp and Test Tube Holder
- Mason Jar Chemistry Flask
- Funnel
- String Filter
- Plant Pot Filter
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Tripod and Adjustable Rings
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Support Stand
- Ring Support for Support Stand and Test Tube Holder
- Bottle Etcher
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Glass Cutter
- Bottle Cutter
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Salt Water Rheostat
- Carbon Arc Furnace
- Adjustable Glass Bottle Etcher
- Test Tubes
- Test Tube Racks
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Retort and Liebig Condenser
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Distillation Condenser
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Clothes Hanger Chemistry Stands-Filter Paper
- Graduated Beaker
- Stirring Rod
- Petri Dish
- Measuring Spoon
- Acid Bottle
- Wash Bottle
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Asbestos Board
- Drilling Glass
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Litmus Paper
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Sensitive Gram Scale
- Metric Weights
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Soda Straw Chemical Balance
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Bridge for Pneumatic Trough
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Thistle Tube
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Hydrogen Generator
- Oxygen Generator
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Chemical Source of Hydrogen
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Safety Gas Generator
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- X Connector
- T Tube
- Adjustable Clamp
- Crystal Coal Garden
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Growing Crystal Candy
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Growing Gem Crystals
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Recipes for Growing Crystals
- Polarimeter
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Hydrometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Cartesian Diver
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Problems to Investigate in the Study of Chemistry
- Part II. Physics
- Chapter 2. Astronomy and Light
- Star Chart
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Refracting Telescope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Spectroscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Astrolabe
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Dip Circle Meter
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Universal Sundial
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Planetarium Model of the Solar System
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Umbrella Planetarium
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Planetarium Projector
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Foucault Pendulum
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Sunspot Viewer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Moon Range Finder
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Water Faucet Vacuum Pump
- Vacuum Jar Pressure Gauge
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Vacuum Pump
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Vacuum Jar-Bell Jar
- Solar Furnace
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Solar Distillation Apparatus
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Constellarium
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Problems to Investigate in the Study of Astronomy and Light
- Chapter 3. Atomic Energy
- Radiometric Dating
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Spinthariscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Dosimeter
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Diffusion Cloud Chamber
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Chapter 4. Electricity and Magnetism
- Making a Magnet (or Recharging a Magnet)
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Magnetometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Needle Compass
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Watch Spring Compass
- Columbus Compass
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Iron Filings
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Electroscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Pith Ball Electroscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Electronic Electroscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Electrophorus
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Leyden Jar
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Solenoid
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Lemon Battery
- Blotting Paper Battery
- Electric Cell
- Galvanoscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Storage Battery
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Mercury Switch
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Safety Pin Switch
- Rheostat
- Push Button
- Pencil Rheostat
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Current Reverser
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Conductivity Tester
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- AC or DC Power Supply
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Variable Load
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Lamp Bank Rectifier and Battery Charger
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Carbon Rods-Carbon Electrodes
- Electrolysis Tank
- Test Tube Electric Motor
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Bolt and Nut Motor
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Doorbell
- Electric Buzzer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Telegraph Key
- Telegraph Sounder
- Telegraph Solenoid Sounder
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- International Code
- Current Flow Indicator
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Analog Computer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Digital Computer
- Problems to Investigate in the Study of Electricity and Magnetism
- Chapter 5. Force, Measurement, and Motion
- Spring Scale
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Rubber Band Weighing Scales
- Meter Stick
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Optical Micrometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Centrifugal Force Indicator
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Hand Stroboscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Motorized Stroboscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Water Hourglass
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Stop Clock
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Harmonograph
- Chapter 6. Geology
- General Equipment Needed for Geology
- Rock and Mineral Worksheet
- Specific Gravity Test
- Bead Test
- Special Properties
- Seismograph
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Volcano
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Chapter 7. Meteorology (Weather)
- Anemometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Rain Gauge
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Wind Vane
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Nephoscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Beaufort Wind Scale
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Wind Chill Table
- Balloon Barometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Aneroid Barometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Hair Hygrometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Wet- and Dry-bulb Hygrometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- What Determines Weather
- Mercury Barometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Chemical Weather Glass
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Air Current Detector
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Air Thermometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Cloud Jar
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Air Barometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Convection Current Box
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Sunshine Recorder
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Radiometer
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Weather Balloon
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Problems to Investigate in the Study of Meteorology (Weather)
- Part III. Biology
- Chapter 8. General Biology Equipment
- Light Source for a Microscope
- Water Drop Magnifying Glass
- Eyedropper
- Low-Power Microscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Leeuwenhoek-type Microscope
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Bacteria Garden
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Micrograph
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Polarized Light Filters
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Microbiology Cultures
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Growing Brine Shrimp
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Microscope Slide Making
- Microtome
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Precision Microtome
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Animal Maze
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Insect Net
- Killing Jar
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Insect Mounting Box
- Quick Freeze Chamber
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Chest Cavity
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Metabolism Chamber
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Aquarium
- Can You Work Like a Scientist?
- Terrarium
- Dissecting Needle
- Dissecting Pins
- Dissecting Knife
- Animal Cage
- Problems to Investigate in the Study of Biology
- Part IV. Appendix
- Appendix A. Sourcing Chemicals and Materials
- Where to Buy Chemicals and Other Materials
- Appendix B. Weights and Measures
- Appendix C. Temperature Conversion Table
- Appendix D. Table of the Elements
- Appendix E. Extended Notes
- Note 1. Working with Animals
- Note 2. Safety: Working with Glass
- Note 3. Safety: Working with Open Flames
- Note 4. Safety: Working with Hot Glass
- Note 5. Baby Bottles
- Note 6. About Alcohols
- Note 7. Ditto Fluid
- Note 8. Tin Cans
- Note 9. Mason Jars
- Note 10. Safety: Exposed Wiring
- Note 11. An Alternative Load for the Carbon Arc
- Note 12. Flashlight Batteries
- Note 13. Safety: Sungazing and Carbon Arcs
- Note 14. Safety: Dry Ice
- Note 15. Coin Weights
- Note 16. Acids and the Corner Drugstore
- Note 17. Safety: Working with Chemicals
- Note 18. Mercurochrome
- Note 19. Density Versus Specific Gravity
- Note 20. Mothballs
- Note 21. Carbon Tetrachloride
- Note 22. Star Charts (Planispheres)
- Note 23. Planet Charts
- Note 24. Lenses
- Note 25. Diffraction Gratings
- Note 26. Mercury for a Pressure Gauge
- Note 27. A Telescope to Use
- Note 28. Radioactive Sources
- Note 29. Diffusion Cloud Chamber
- Note 30. The No. 6 Dry Cell
- Note 31. Electronic Electroscopes
- Note 32. Building a "Mercury" Switch
- Note 33. A Transformer Versus a Load
- Note 34. A Filament Transformer
- Note 35. A Modern Bridge Rectifier
- Note 36. Current Flow Indicator
- Note 37. The Digital Computer
- Note 38. Centrifugal Force?
- Note 39. Parts for the Motorized Stroboscope
- Note 40. Phonograph Stop Clock
- Note 41. Soldering to a Tin Can
- Note 42. Water Barometers
- Note 43. The Chemical Weather Glass
- Note 44. Tethered Weather Balloon
- Note 45. On Dissections
- Index
- About the Authors
