What is a Mylab Science Kit?
Mylab™ Science Kits are portable, mobile, refillable science laboratories that allow schools without traditional labs to teach hands‑on Natural Science and Physical Science from Grades 4–12. They contain full equipment, chemicals, manuals, and experiment guides that work anywhere — even under a tree.
Who are Mylab kits designed for?
- Schools without laboratories
- Teachers needing mobile or outdoor teaching solutions
- Under‑resourced communities
- NGOs, NPOs, donors, and CSI initiatives supporting education
Why do African schools need Mylab kits?
More than 84% of South African schools lack functioning science labs (you can imagine what the situation is in the rest of Africa is?), disempowering teachers and limiting learners’ exposure to real STEM experiments. Mylab solves this by delivering science “in a box,” ready to use anywhere.
What grades do the kits cover?
- Natural Science: Grades 4–9
- Physical Science / Chemistry: Grades 10–12
- The kits include and also cover: Matter and Material (Chemistry), Energy and Change (Physics), Life Sciences (Biology), Earth and Beyond (Geography).
What comes inside a Mylab™ Kit?
Each kit includes:
- Complete apparatus & chemicals
- Teacher and learner manuals
- Curriculum‑aligned experiment guides
- Reusable & refillable components
Are the kits suitable for all grade levels?
Yes, our kits are designed to cater to different grade levels. We have four complete CAPS-aligned kits that are available, but it is important to understand that the science doesn’t change, only curricula, so thay can be used for different school curriculums.
Are the kits suitable for homeschooling?
Certainly! Our kits are suitable for both traditional schools and homeschooling and remote schooling environments.
How many kits are needed?
Although one kit per learner per lesson would be ideal, the following kit-to-learner ratios are advised as a maximum. However, starting with only a kit for the teacher is preferable to nothing at all, and gradually expanding the number of kits would be beneficial to schools.
- Grade 4 to 7 – 1 kit for 4 learners
- Grade 8 to 9 – 1 kit for 4 learners
- Chemistry Grade 10-12 and FET – 1 kit for 2 learners/students
- Typically, 10 kits could be used between 400 learners for Grades 4 to 9, and 200 learners/students for Grades 10-12 and FET, but this will require a good weekly planning roster.
Do the kits come with safety instructions?
Absolutely! Each kit includes detailed safety instructions to ensure a safe learning environment.
Can the kits be customised based on specific curriculum requirements?
No, our kits are not customizable because they are complete patented solutions designed to meet most, if not more than, what your school’s specific curriculum requires. You must remember that the science of the experiment doesn’t change, the curriculum in most cases just dictates in which grade the experiment should be done.
How do I order or sponsor kits?
You can order or sponsor kits directly through our ordering page or request donor support for schools in need.
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