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Amazing Crystal Lagoon: Make your own sunken coral garden
Code WS/17

Explore the science of chemical gel reactions as well as buoyancy and density gradients. Experiments include making colourful chemical 'brain' corals, rising 'hoopla' rings, writing your name 'in the clouds' and more. The kit contains all necessary material and instructions to make two separate chemical coral tanks.
For children aged 10 and up. Store out of reach of young children.
Use under adult supervision.

Ant circus: Exciting Entomology!
Code WS/24

Contains all you need to observe your own ant colony at work! Ants make great pets; they're clean, easy to keep and cost next to nothing to feed. This kit is designed so that viewing the ants feeding, digging and communicating is easy. Good starter kit for the young naturalist.
You will need to provide your own ants from your garden.

For children 6 years and up.

Ant jungle: Exciting Entomology!
Code WS/25

Contains all you need to observe your own ant colony at work! Ants make great pets; they're clean, easy to keep and cost next to nothing to feed. This kit is designed so that viewing the ants feeding, digging and communicating is easy. Good starter kit for the young naturalist.
You will need to provide your own ants from your garden.

For children 6 years and up.

Ant mine: Exciting Entomology!
Code WS/23-

Contains all you need to observe your own ant colony at work! Ants make great pets; they're clean, easy to keep and cost next to nothing to feed. This kit is designed so that viewing the ants feeding, digging and communicating is easy. Good starter kit for the young naturalist.
You will need to provide your own ants from your garden.

For children 6 years and up.

Ant-o-Sphere Starter Pod: Create an eco-world!
Code WS/39

Part of the 'Wild Science' range, the starter pod pack contains all you need to establish a bio-sphere! The kit are modular in that they can be connected to other 'antosphere' kits within the wild science range.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Anti-gravity Kit: Discovery Science Tube
Code DT101

Demonstrates the 4 basic components of flight; thrust, lift, gravity and drag. Make a balloon-powered helicopter. Operate a dropper popper and find out the simple science behind a super bouncy ball.
Contains full instructions.

For children aged 6 and up.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of small children.

Australian Dino Kit: Like a real dig in the Australian Outback
Code 75425

Living specimens of the Wollemi Pine were found in a secret location inside the Wollemi National Park within NSW. This species is known to have existed when dinosaurs were living within Australia. This kit involves you excavating a plaster block to expose a replica of a Wollemi Pine fossil, as well as replica bone of one of three Australian Dinosaurs: Muttaburrasaurus, the Minmi or the Timinus. Includes brush, digging tool and a full colour booklet.
For Ages 7 and up. Avoid inhaling gypsum powder.

Australian Dinosaur Painting Kit: Paint 1 of 4 dinosaur replicas
Code 75701

Paint 1 of 4 Australian dinosaur replicas; Allosaurus, Leaellynasaura, Minmi and Muttaburrasaurus. The kit contains a polyresin dinosaur replica approximately 15 cm long, 2 paint brushes and set of paints. Paint to the suggested designs or create your dinosaur colouration, it's up to you!
For ages 4 and up.
Choking hazard, keep out of reach of small children

Australian Fossil Find: Become a Paleontologist!
Code 75412

Use techniques used in fossil excavation to uncover your own fossil replica in plaster!
The kit contains 1 of 3 different fossil replicas you can collect; an obduradon (ancient platypus), a marsupial lion or Thylacine. Contains a plaster block, digging tool, brush and instructions, as well as a booklet on Australian fossils.

For children aged 7 and up. Avoid inhaling gypsum powder.

Biology Madness: 26 Fun Experiments for Budding Biologists
Code 75440

Covers microbiology, environmental science, health and nutritional science, forensic science, biochemistry, genetics, physiology and botanical science. Designed by the University of Melbourne post graduate science students.

You conduct 26 detailed biology experiments, with each experiment sheet outlining the materials required, the method used, an explanation to the expected results and additional fun biofacts related to the experiments. Eg: Extract DNA, Grow Micro-organisms and bending bones.

Contains: safety goggles, gloves (1 pair), 2 petri dishes, 50 mL 'Falcon' tubes x 2, 10mL graduated tubes x 3, 3 balloons, 3 transfer pipettes, chalk, agar mix, pH indicator paper, filter papers, cornstarch, kidney beans, alfalfa seeds, yeast, iodine solution, clip-lock bags, a DVD domesticating experimental techniques and interviews with real Australian scientists. Safety goggles not provided for the supervising adult.
For ages 10 and up. Store out of reach of small children.

Blob Kit: Slime Making 101
Code: 75401

A series of simple experiments designed to introduce children to the concept of polymerisation, a process that produces much of our plastics and rubbers today.
Also discussed are properties of matter; what is makes a material a 'liquid' or a 'solid', can materials show both qualities?

Contains polymer ingredients, equipment. and instructions.
For ages 10 and up. Store out of reach of small children.

Chemistry Chaos: 23 Fun Experiments for Budding Chemists!
Code 75441

Covers Matter, Chemical Reactions, Crystallography, Forensic Chemistry and Qualitative Chemistry. Designed by qualified scientists and peer reviewed by PhD students.

You conduct 23 detailed chemistry experiments, with each experiment sheet outlining the materials required, the method used, an explanation to the expected results and additional fun chemfacts related to the experiments. E.g. Creating colourful chemical reactions, growing sparkling crystals and making a slime polymer.

Contains: safety goggles, apron, gloves, transfer pipettes, vial, stirrer, plastic spoon 7 cups, 10mL graduated tubes, pH indicator paper, filter paper, sachets of bicarbonate of soda, polyvinyl alcohol, cornstarch, vinegar, borax and mono ammonium phosphate, magic crystal tree , 1% iodine solution, secret pen and UV torch, a DVD showing 5 filmed experiments and a 68 page full colour booklet. You will need to source some simple ingredients from a local supermarket.
Safety goggles not provided for supervising adult.
For ages 10 and up. Store out of reach of small children.

Crystal Radio Kit: Electronics that work
Code 75423

Build a working AM radio set from a working circuit. Made using electronic components found in more complex equipment including a diode and tuning capacitor.

Contains all electronic equipment, mounting frame and instructions.

For children aged 10 and up.

Crystal Wonder Kit: Grow your own crystals
Code 75403

Grow crystal clusters in your own home.
Why are crystals different sizes? What makes crystals form? Introduces children to physical chemistry in a fun yet educational way.

Contains Monoammonium phosphate, equipment and instructions for other types of crystal making.
Only for children aged 10 and up.
Store out of reach of small children.

CSIRO Astronomy: Double Helix Science Kit
Code 75430

Follow in the footsteps of the early astronomers as you construct a simple telescope, launch a film canister rocket, make a model of the international space station, use mathematics to calculate the diameter of the moon, uncover the secrets of the solar system and much more. Well worth it for budding space scientists!
21 science experiments in total.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

CSIRO Forensics: Double Helix Science Kit
Code 75432

Become a forensics science specialist as you dust for fingerprints, analyse handwriting, examine hair and fibre evidence, trace secret documents using chromatography, make plaster casts of shoes, determine the chemical within some white powder and apply DNA profiling to solve a mystery!
17 science experiments in total.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Dangerous books for boys: Pocket science lab


Make a simple volcano, copper plate a nail, make flowers change colour and other great experiments for a budding scientist. Full instructions and explanations included.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under. For ages 8 and up.

Dangerous books for boys: Science tricks


Create a variety of science experiments to show your family. Some classic experiments include 'place the bird in the cage', convection spiral paper, light experiments and more. You will need provide some household items. Full instructions and explanations included.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under. For ages 8 and up.

Dig it out Dinosaur skull: A realistic dinosaur dig site replica.
Code 5026

Dinosaur fossils are rarely found intact. Often pieces lie scattered around the dig site, whereby paleontologists have to carefully check through the dig site for all fossil remains. The plaster block is designed to emulate a real dig site, where students firstly remove the bone fragments and then piece the skull together to be mounted for display. A great lesson or just good fun!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under

Dinosaur Excavation Kit: Become a Paleontologist!
Code 5020

Use techniques used in fossil excavation to uncover your own fossil replica in plaster!
The kit contains 1 of 8 different dinosaurs replicas you can collect. Contains a plaster block, digging tool, brush and instructions.

For children aged 8 and up. Avoid inhaling gypsum powder

Dinosaur Nest Excavation Kit: Expose dinosaur babies!
Code 5021

Using the tools provided, carefully expose one of three species of dinosaurs breaking out their shells. The kit contains 1 of 6 dinosaur replicas you can collect. Contains a plaster block, digging tool, brush and instructions.

For children aged 8 and up. Avoid inhaling gypsum powder.

Drinking Bird: Classic toy that students love!
Code LF681

Investigate thermodynamics with this great little desk toy! The bird works by expansion and contraction of liquids due to temperature. A little bit of problem solving will get the bird to bob up and down into a glass of water. Works well at 25^oC.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 8 and up.

Egyptian treasures: Dig & Discover Egypt
Code WS/10

Ever wanted to be an Egyptologist? This great kit allows you to study ancient Egypt with a series of fun activities. Make your own 'rock' tablets with hieroglyphic messages and codes. Use tools to make your own Egyptian minerals. Learn about the Pharaohs, unearth your own Ankh and re-create Egyptian amulets.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 8 and up.

Electric Buggy: Timber slot electric car

Simple and fun! Contains all the parts necessary to make the model. Batteries not included.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Electricity Lab Kit: Discovery Science Tube
Code DT104

Construct a simple battery from the kit components that can make an LED glow. Good introduction to electrochemistry.
Contains full instructions.

For children aged 8 and up.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of small children.

Film Viewer with Periscope: Optics made fun
Code EC28306

This kit by Science Time is designed for kids interested in simple light experiments. The contents come together to form a film viewer which can view 3 enclosed slides (1 x insect, 1 x animal and 1 x ocean). The film viewer also doubles as a periscope to look over solid objects!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Flight School: Discover Sky High Science
Code WS/14

Explore the science of flight by building your own high performance glider that can be launched by hand or with the provided tow rope. Learn about aerodynamics and how to get the best out of your aircraft for stunt flying, speed or long flights.
Even take the pilot's exam at the end of the book and fill in the log book. Contains all necessary materials and instructions.
For children aged 8 and up. Store out of reach of young children.
Use under adult supervision.

Forces of Nature Kit: Volcanology for beginners
Code 75408

Make your own volcano out of plaster of paris and 'erupt' it with a simple chemical reaction.
Also, make your own tornado in a bottle with a bottle connector, you just supply the bottles.
Great fun! Contains all necessary paints, plaster, chemicals and bottle connector, as well as information on volcanos and tornados.
For children aged 8 and up.
Store out of reach of small children.

Forensic Detective: Run your own 'CSI' unit
Code 75406

Covers a number of forensic techniques including chromatography, finger print analysis and taking footprint casts. Identify your own suspect! Contains necessary chemicals, blotting paper, paint brush, magnifying glass and instructions.
You will need to purchase different pen brands for the chromatography experiment.
For children aged 7 and up.
Store out of reach of small children.

Fruit powered watch: A time piece powered by lemons!
Code KJ8846

Make a lemon powered clock with this great kit. Experiment with different combinations of iron, copper and zinc electrodes to make the watch work. Try different fruits and vegetables or even soft drink... do they all work? Educational DIY in a box.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 6 and up.

Fun rocks: Rocking your world!
Code FUNROCKS

This kit contains 5 minerals with strange properties; use the enclosed magnifier and test cards to identify the minerals.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

GloSlime Factory: Make luminous ooze that glows in the dark!
Code WS/13

Discover slimy polymer secrets by making drippy, bouncing slimes that glow in the dark! The kit contains enough material to repeat the experiments several times and instructions.
For children aged 10 and up.
Store out of reach of young children.
Use under adult supervision.

Heavenly Incense: Create wild and exotic scents!
Code WS/18

Find out about incense blending and the science of volatile oils and scents by making unique and colourful incense sticks. Learn how to cast cones that enhance concentration of aromas and different gums, wood powders and essences that create the aromas. The kit contains enough material for dozens of sticks and cones, as well as detailed instructions. For children aged 10 and up.
Store out of reach of young children. Use under adult supervision.

Luxury Soap Science Lab: Make your own soap and soapy gifts. Code WS/16

Explore the science of liquid solid transitions as well as suspensions and pigments while creating multicoloured soap creatures and flowers that float in transparent bars. Blend colours and perfumes for your own signature soap or even mould and weld your own multi-part soap sculptures. The kit contains enough material for many soap projects in the detailed instructions.
For children aged 10 and up. Store out of reach of young children. Use under adult supervision.

Magic Tree: Grow your own Crystal Tree Garden
Code 5002

A simple kit for growing crystals on a cardboard tree. Demonstrates crystal formation and evaporation. Contains the necessary chemicals, cardboard tree, container and instructions to make it happen. Non-toxic ingredients.

For children aged 8 and up.

Magnet Motor Kit: Discovery Science Tube
Code DT109

Build the world's simplest electric motor.
Contains full instructions. You will need to purchase 2 x 1.5V batteries to power the motor. Contains full instructions.

For children aged 8 and up.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of small children.

Magnetic Attractions Kit: Investigate magnetism at home.
Code 75416

Nine separate experiments including making your own compass, attraction and repulsion using various shaped magnets, determination of magnetism within materials, magnetic field viewing. making a fishing game and more. Contains horseshoe, ring and bar magnets, iron filings, compass, paperclips and pins plus full instructions.

For children aged 8 and up.

Mayan Riches: Archaeology in Central America
Code WS/11

Make your own Mayan good luck talismans, use tools to make your own Mayan minerals and unearth and wear your own 'sacred' jadeite beads. Learn about the lives and rituals within the Mayan culture and decode Mayan glyphs. Engaging and rewarding.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 8 and up.

Mini Electronic Lab: Discovery Science Tube
Code DT106

Make an electromagnet with a working switch. Construct a dimmer switch and test it on a light globe. Contains full instructions. You will need to purchase 2 x 1.5V batteries to power the experiments.

For children aged 8 and up.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of small children.

Physics Frenzy science kit: 23 physical science experiments
Code 75442

This great physics science kit by Scyance contains all you need for hours of scientific exploration. A full colour 58 page instruction booklet details how to perform the experiments as well as 'Phys facts' and further experiments to have a try at. Experiments are written by qualified scientists and cover a wide range of topics including: magnetism, electricity, light and mirrors, pressure and force.

Kit contains:

Glass prism, magnets (bar x 2, horseshoe x 1 and ring x 4), iron filings, directional compass, pins and paperclips, rocket balloon pack, vortex valve, leads with alligator clips x 3, bulb and bulb holder, 9V buzzer, 9V battery clip, pencil x 2, spoon, popstick, sachet of salt, round balloon, modelling clay, clothes peg x 2, mirror x 3, fireworks glasses and 59 page booklet.
Choking hazard: For children 10 years and over

Robotic Ball Machine: Batter up!
Code EC28104

Designed by Science Time to inspire children interested in robotics. This kit contains all you need to make a machine that shoots 3 small balls from a hopper. Great fun!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Robotic Bubble Blower: Make the machine work
Code EC28106

A Science Time product made to inspire children to get into robotics. This kit contains all you need to make a machine that continually blows bubbles.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Room Alarm Kit: Build your own burglar alarm!
Code MAX610

Learn how a room alarm works. Step by step instructions allow the circuit to be built, without the need for soldering or tools.
Contains all necessary materials to build the alarm.
Requires one 9V battery, not included in the kit.

For children aged 8 and up

Scary soap science: Horror Handwash and Bubbly Brains!
Code WS15

Cool, creative chemistry! Create gruesome brain soap, slippery soap eyeballs, soap fingers and other soap projects. Contains all necessary ingredients and instructions.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 4 and up.

Solar education kit: Investigate a renewable energy
Code KJ6690

This kit comes complete with a solar cell module, DC motor, wires, nuts and screws that can be assembled to make a fan or turntables work from the power of light energy alone.
Get environmental!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 6 and up.

Space Exploration Science Kit: Learn about transport in space
Code SKU550

Cast, paint and display models of the Space Shuttle, Apollo Command/Service Module and the Saturn V rocket. Mold trays are re-usable. Contains all necessary instructions and an illustrated educational booklet on the models created.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children under 3 years
For children aged 8 and up.

Stunt Buggy: Great fun!

Simple to put together, engaging to play with! Contains all the parts necessary to make the model. Batteries not included.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.

Viking bounty: Nordic archaeology
Code WS/12
***Discontinued item, only a few left!***
Learn about Thor's hammer and use tools to make Viking minerals. Decode the 'rune ring' and unearth Viking warrior beads. Make your own Viking talismans and learn about the amazing lives of the Vikings.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 8 and up.

Wind power classroom kit: Alternative energy demonstration
Code KJ6696

For your next classroom discussion on alternative energies! This unit has an output of 10VDC @1mA so can be used for a number of in-class investigations. Features a 0.33F capacitor so some energy can be stored for later use.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 10 and up.

Worm Farm: Make a sanctuary for your earthworms
Code WS/27

Learn how worms help plants to grow whilst observing them in this artificial habitat. Worms make great pets; they're clean, easy to keep and cost next to nothing to feed. Contains all necessary materials to start off your worm farm (you need to provide your own worms).
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 6 and up.