Below are answers to the questions we receive most.  If your question is not listed below, please contact us through our contact form or via email at service (at) treasureboxpress.com.

 Is this a  a stand-alone science curriculum?

No, we are not an "official" stand-alone science curriculum.  

However, some families do use us as their science curriculum, especially in the early years or if they are following more of a relaxed teaching approach. 

On the other hand, many families use Sam's Science Adventures as a complement to Abeka, Bob Jones, Sonlight, Accelerated Christian Education, Five In A Row, Rainbow Science, etc.

However, our philosophy towards science for ages 3 (yes, 3 years old!) through sixth grade is a to present an exciting and interesting approach to science full of  hands-on activities.  Plus, we highly reccomend listening to your child's vocalized interests. 

For example, if your child shows an interest in sharks, robots, electricity, etc., indulge their interests!  Even if is in a direction opposite of planned lessons.

Studies have indicated that as children move into middle school and then high school, their interest in science drops dramatically.  Many feel it is too difficult or boring. 

One way to maintain the interest in science is to allow your child to explore their scientific interests from an early age.

How long does each kit take?

This will vary from kit to kit and depends on how often you do science.  However, the average is 3 weeks, using the kit twice a week. 

However, certain kits are much longer, such as RIC: Robots in the Classroom, Electrifying Electricity and  The Electromagnetic Spectrum.

We are working to incorporate the number of lessons in to the kit descriptions.

Can I make copies of the student booklet and any other student pages?

Yes, we grant permission to make copies for your immediate family.

Are the kits designed to be used with more than one child?

Yes, many of our kits can be used by multiple children.  Again, you have permission to copy the student booklets.  Many activities use non-consumable supplies or there is enough to be shared.  Please note, however, there are some kits that contain items that are enough for one child, but the project can be a joint effort.

For example, both levels of our bird unit contain a wooden birdfeeder kit.  One or more children can work on assembling the feeder, while another child paints it.  All children in your family can then complete the feeder experiments and write up their own findings. 

We will be adding some supplies to certain kits to make them more multi-child friendly.  You will see a notation "Enough for 2" by these kits sometime in summer of 2007.

As always, we do offer extra student kits for those customers who prefer to purchase the extra supplies and booklets.

Please explain the various kit levels and can I use the kits with multiple ages?  Say, a first grader and a seventh grader?

We offer kits at three levels.

We have found that our Level 1 kits are often enjoyed by fourth and fifth graders and that our 3rd grade and up kits (like the pond life kit) are favorites with ninth graders.

Please use the levels as a loose guide.

Because we include a variety of activities - experiments, research ideas, crafts, the kits are easily adaptable for multi-ages.   Activities can be taken down a step for younger children or moved up a notch for older students. 

For example, in our own family, we had a great time using the pond life unit with a kindergartener and seventh grader.  As our seventh grader researched pond life animals and read information out loud, our kindergartner listened intently, drew pictures and wrote the animal names.

How can I use your kits with my science textbook?

It's easy to integrate our kits to a science text.  We did this for our middle school child.  Study the table of contents and makes notes on the various topics covered.

Next, browse our online catalog and match up topics.

For example, our seventh grader used the magnet, electricity, chemistry and electromagnetic spectrum kits with his physical science text.  NOT surprisingly, the kits covered topics not included in his text.  Plus, there were far more hands-on activities in the kits.

What happened to the kit club?

The kit club was temporarily stopped, but we are working to bring it back in Fall 2007.  We have had MANY requests to bring it back.  If you're interested, please email us at service@treasureboxpress.com to let us know.

How did Sam get his name?

Sam stands for Science Adventure Monkey!

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