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3D doodle kit: Visual perception kit
Code W3567
Create your own 3D drawings using this modified compass.
Simple and fun to use.
For children aged 4 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$9.95 |
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Build your own kaleidoscope kit: Optics made simple
Code KJ8882
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Covers refraction vs. reflection of light. The kaleidoscope that you make measures 50mm in diameter and 165mm long.
For children aged 8 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$11.95 |
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Butterfly Mirrorscope: Kaleidoscope with butterfly prints
Code 75820
This mirrorscope shows you the basic construction of a kaleidoscope, i.e. 3 mirrors placed as an equilateral triangle.
The side is printed with Australian butterflys such as the Cairns Birdwing, Orchard, Ulysses, Lacewing, Monarch and more.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 4 and up.
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$4.95 |
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Digital Text Spinner: A great optical illusion - grabs attention!
Code GADTS
A flashing LED digital text spinner that comes preset with 13 messages or with the ability to encode your own message. A fantastic demonstration of persistence of vision... the reason why cartoon animation works. Comes with batteries.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$15.95 |
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Expanding bunny optical illusion: Mind boggling!
Code IS1080
Optical illusion toy that really is attention grabbing! Spin the disc and concentrate on the centre of the spiral - then look at a fixed object like the enclosed rabbit toy. A great starter for a lesson on the retina and perception, or just a way to mess with your mind! Teachers: this works as a Benham's disc demo as well. For children aged 5 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$9.95 |
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Expanding goldfish optical illusion: Fantastic illusion!
Code IS1081
The same optical illusion as the bunny. Spin the disc and concentrate on the centre of the spiral - then look at a fixed object like the enclosed goldfish toy. A great starter for a lesson on the retina and perception, or just a way to mess with your mind! Teachers: this works as a Benham's disc demo as well.
For children aged 5 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$9.95 |
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Fly's Eye Scope: See in bug vision!
Code IS1170
Very high quality lens that produces crystal clear images of how an insect compound eye perceives the world. A much better option than using the cheaper, poor quality, party favors to demonstrate this concept. Scope has a rotating head.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$2.50 |
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Glass prism: See the full colour spectrum
Code 5013
Split light and see the full visible spectrum of light.
Made of optical glass rather than plastic, the spectrum produced is clear with strong colours.
Measures 50mm long and 22mm high. Handle with care.
For children aged 10 and up.
Use under adult supervision.
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$7.95 |
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Glow eye glasses: Chemiluminescence made fun!
Code GAEG
Great for birthday parties or a novel way of demonstrating a chemical reaction!
Small parts: For children aged 5 and up.
Use under adult supervision.
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$2.95 |
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Glow stick necklaces 20 pk: Chemiluminescence made fun!
Code GA161MIX
Great for birthday parties or a novel way of demonstrating a chemical reaction!
Size 10mm x 400mm, sold in tubes of 20 individual sticks.
Small parts: For children aged 5 and up.
Use under adult supervision.
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$39.95 |
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Magic Money Box: How do they work?
Code HB8673
Classic mirror box that hides coins when you place them inside the box. Work on the reflection of the internal mirror, with an an object such as a plastic dolphin being fastened to the mirror to complete the illusion. Great for discussion on light ray diagrams.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 4 and up.
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$4.95 |
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Magic Specs / Fireworks Glasses: Prism glasses
Code 5014
Cardboard framed glasses containing plastic that diffracts white light into it's component colours. Look at street lamps, room lights, Xmas lights, candle lights... but of course not the sun.
Not for children aged 3 years and under.
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$1.45 |
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Mega glow stick: Chemiluminescence made fun!
Code GAMSWY
Great for birthday parties or a novel way of demonstrating a chemical reaction, only on a large scale!
Size 14mm x 350mm, i.e. 14 inches.
Small parts: For children aged 5 and up.
Use under adult supervision.
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$9.95 |
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Mini Telescope: Science up and close
Code 5011
Simple telescope that gives clear, sharp images.
Investigate how you need to 'focus' an image by moving the lens.
For ages 3 and up. Keep out of reach of small children
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$2.50 |
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Mirage Illusion: Precise biconcave mirror for virtual image making
Code OP2000
Fantastic! We love this demonstration, having used it as a demonstration in many schools. Excellent for discussing the difference between real and virtual images, but also a awesome illusion! Teachers: Have students draw a ray diagram, indicating incidence and reflection.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 4 and up.
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$74.95 |
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Optical block puzzle: Test your spatial skills! Code EK02 OUT OF STOCK AT THIS STAGE
Test your understanding of light reflections with this simple to use optical puzzle. Do you know the difference between angle of incidence and angle of refraction? No additional parts required with this kit.
For children aged 6 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$12.95
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$9.95
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Spidereye Microscope 10x: Portable microscope
Code 6591
A great little portable microscope that doesn't require electrical power. Simple introduction to basic microscopy.
Small parts: For children aged 5 and up.
Use under adult supervision.
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$9.95 |
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Telescope 15x: Great starter for young children
Code 6540
A great little portable plastic telescope by Navir.
Simple introduction to basic focussing images.
Small parts: For children aged 5 and up.
Use under adult supervision.
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$14.95 |
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Secret UV Pen: Conceal messages
Code 5006
Write secret messages on paper then make them glow using the UV light provided. Demonstrates principles in fluorescence in materials exposed to UV-A light.
Science Teachers: Good tool for teaching about valence electrons!
For children aged 4 and up. Keep out of reach of small children.
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$2.50 |