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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

$11.95
DC motor
Hobby DC Motor: Operating volts 1.5 - 4.5 volts
Code YM2707
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Construct your own alternate energy demonstration or use for your next robotics project. Nominal Volts: 4.5V
Speed (no load): 12500rpm. Current (no load): 0.25A
Speed (max eff): 9560rpm. Current (max eff): 0.81A
Torque (max eff): 17.86gcm. Size dia: 23.6mm
Size length: 25mm. Shaft length: 6.5mm. Shaft dia: 2mm.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under

$3.25
Laser star projector
Laser star projector: Astronomy in your classroom!
Code SL2947 *not valid with 30% discount offer*
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Finally, a budget version of a laser star projector Projects starfields, animated clouds and shooting stars using two precision lasers. Simulate city vs country lighting with the dimming switch. Now we're just waiting for southern constellations to be depicted; perhaps on a later model (stay tuned). 24cm(L) X 28cm (H) X 21cm (W). Laser colours are green and dark purple. Use under adult supervision. Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$199.00
Multimeter: Low cost digital multimeter for classroom use
Code QM1500
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
A great first time multimeter for a myriad of classroom uses.
Do you really need different bench voltmeters (etc) when the real world uses multimeters? Teach them correctly the first time!

19 Range. Transistor Test. Diode Test. 10A DC Current
*DC Voltage: 200mV, 2000mV, 20V, 200V, 1000V
*Max Input: 1000V DC -/+0.5
*DC Amps: 200uA, 2000uA, 20mA, 200mA, 10A
                     Overload Protected
*AC Volts: 200V, 750V, max input 750V rms input
                   imped. 1Meg +/-1.2%
*Resistance: 200, 2k, 20k, 200kohms
                         2Mohms +/- 1.2%
*Size: 125(H) x 68(W) x 23(D) mm

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$8.95
Penguin finger puppet
Penguin finger puppet: Early learner favourite.
Code 75509

Simple finger puppet replica of the red eyed tree frog.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$4.95
Solar powered boat
Solar powered boat: Novel take on alternate energies
Code KJ8922
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Why always make solar powered cars? This boat is easy to make and will move backwards or forwards at the flick of a switch. Dimensions 210m wide x 400mm long.
For children 8 years and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$24.95
Tide clock
Tide Clock: Know your tides.
Code XCO105*not valid with 30% discount offer*
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
The Moon (and to a smaller degree, the Sun) causes of tides on Earth. Knowing the Moon's position relative to the Earth helps with predicting the tide. Set the clock to high tide to coincide with published high tide time from the local news in your area...give you reliable tide readout for a long time before it needs readjustment. Clock face is 150mm diameter. Requires 1 x AA battery. 150mm diameter clcok face.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$19.95
Theremin
Theremin: Spooky sounds from 1950's horror films!
Code AM4025*not valid with 30% discount offer*
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Now this is cool... or is it kitsch? We don't know, but what we do know is that students love this thing. The unit reacts to the proximity of your hands to the antennae, creating high pitched screams to low grunts. You might recognise the sound from the Beach Boys tune 'Good vibrations'. The unit has been tested and works well as an introduction to either a sound unit or elctromagnetism.
Theremins retail for hundreds of dollars on other sites.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$99.00
Tree frog finger puppet
Tree frog finger puppet: Early learner favourite.
Code 75508

Simple finger puppet replica of the red eyed tree frog.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$4.95
Wireless weather station: Complete weather station for class
Code XCO293*not valid with 30% discount offer*
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Covers inside vs outside temperature, air pressure, rainfall, wind speed, humidity, wind direction and wind chill factor.
-40 to +60oC outdoor temp range, 0 to +40oC inside temp range. 20% to 95% relative humidity. 0 to 100km/h wind speed. Up to 1m rainfall readings and up to 100m transimission range. Will stoire max and min readings and use previous 24 hours to try to predict future weather conditions.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$149.00
Wombat finger puppet
Wombat finger puppet: Early learner favourite.
Code 75513

Simple finger puppet replica of the common wombat.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$4.95


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