Science for Technical & Vocational Schools

Science education is highly recommended in technical and vocational schools because it provides the foundational principles behind the tools, materials, and processes students use in practice.

It helps learners understand why systems work, not just how to operate them, improving problem-solving, safety, and adaptability on the job.

A solid science base also enables graduates to keep pace with technological change, apply innovations effectively, and progress into higher technical roles or further education.

For the natural sciences, we offer a compact solution covering all the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and biology in the form of topic-based kits, with each box containing a wide range of experiments specifically designed for classroom use and contain all the needed hardware and accessories to start experimentation.

Content of the Kits

• All experiments include comprehensive instructions and detailed experimental guides.

• A complete set covering eight core areas is designed for four to six students.

• Mathematics integration: Mathematical aspects have been added to each kit to strengthen the connection between mathematics and physics.

• Curriculum alignment: The experiments are aligned with NGSS, national curricula (including German curricula), and PISA standards to meet the highest educational requirements.

• Practicality: Each kit contains a manageable number of experiments that can be easily integrated into everyday school practice.

Physics: 8 Boxes

• Box 1: Fundamentals of Mechanics: Basic measurements, forces, friction, levers

• Box 2: Advanced Mechanics: Gas laws, oscillations, waves

• Box 3: Fundamentals of Optics: Propagation of light, reflection, lenses, colors

• Box 4: Advanced Optics: Wave optics, interference

• Box 5: Fundamentals of Electricity: Charge, electric circuits, wiring, simple circuits, circuit design, electrostatics

• Box 6: Electromagnetism: Magnetic fields, induction, electromagnets, simple electron beam experiments, switches

• Box 7: Heat & Thermodynamics: Expansion, thermal radiation, gas laws, heat absorption, temperature, conduction

• Box 8: Energy & Simple Phenomena: Energy conversion, observations – energy transformations, energy sources, conservation of energy, charge measurements

Biology: 8 Boxes

• Box 1: Cell Biology Fundamentals: Cell structure, function, organelles – Investigation of cells (e.g., liver cells, vacuoles), cell division, cell communication

• Box 2: Microscopy and Observation: Microscopic investigations – Observation of nematodes, blood cells, chromoplasts.

• Box 3: Human Biology: Sensory Organs : Sensory perception – Experiments on eye, ear, skin (e.g., sensory illusions, acoustics); measurement of reactions

• Box 4: Human Biology: Physiology : Electrophysiology (ECG, pulse, blood pressure, skin resistance); nervous system

• Box 5: Plant Biology: Growth : Plant growth, germination – Investigation of germination, growth factors; botany models

• Box 6: Plant Biology: Physiology/Botany : Photosynthesis, water balance – Experiments on photosynthesis, mineral balance; CO₂/O₂ measurements

• Box 7: Ecology and Environment: Ecosystems, cycles – Investigation of air, water, soil (pH, moisture); ecology sets

• Box 8: Genetics and Microbiology: DNA, microorganisms – DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis; observation of bacteria.

Chemistry: 6 Boxes

• Box 1: General Chemistry & Properties of Matter: Perception, substances in everyday life, separation techniques – sensory perception (seeing, tasting), laboratory equipment and substances in daily life, filtration/distillation, properties of air and gases

• Box 2: Inorganic Chemistry & Chemical Reactions: Metals/non-metals, gases, oxidation – atomic mass of metals, rusting as combustion, ammonia detection, mineral nutrients in plants

• Box 3: Acids, Bases & Salts: Acid–base reactions, indicators, pH – neutralization, natural and synthetic indicators, acid strength, titration of simple acids and bases

• Box 4: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry: Alcohols, acids, reactions – alkanes (homologous series), carboxylic acids/esters, carbon determination, polymerization (e.g., polystyrene)

• Box 5: Physical & Electrochemistry: Energy, equilibria, galvanic cells – energy in reactions, reaction rates, galvanic elements, voltage measurement

• Box 6: Biochemistry, Technical & Environmental Chemistry: Biochemical processes/food chemistry, products, sustainability – vitamin C and protein detection, nitrite in food, industrial products, recycling

All experiment boxes are complete and ready for immediate use.