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Air Trike: Wooden construction kit
Code TS001
Using pre-cut wooden pieces as a frame, make a small vehicle powered by a powered fan. Great for exploring simple electronics, forces and movement or just expanding your creativity. Requires 2 x 1.5V AA batteries.
For ages 8 and up.
Keep out of reach of children 3 years and under.
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$14.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$7.95 |
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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.
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$11.95 |
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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
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$9.95 |
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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.
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$12.95 |
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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.
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$45.00 |
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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.
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$9.95 |
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Buzz Wire: Wooden construction kit
Code TS002
Using pre-cut wooden pieces as a frame, make a small electronic game that demonstrates basic principles of open and closed circuits.
Requires 2 x 1.5V AA batteries.
For ages 8 and up.
Keep out of reach of children 3 years and under.
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$14.95
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$11.95
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Capsela Powerstart: Modular science kit
Code CAP175
This kit comes with 25 interlocking parts designed for children to run 5 separate experiments eg. a propeller powered vehicle, a revolving machine, and even a mini-buggy! The set includes a full instruction booklet that covers gears, mechanical and electrical energy, force and friction. Requires 1 AA battery (not included).
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 7 and up.
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$26.95 |
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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. Eg. 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.
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$45.00 |
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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. |
$14.95 |
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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.
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$9.95 |
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Dinosaur Discovery: Mould and Paint your own Dinosaur
Code 75413
Fun paleontology at home! What is the difference between a cast and a mould? Find out more about Dinosaurs.
Contains Plaster of Paris, set of paints and brush, mould of a dinosaur skeleton, full instructions, plus a PC compatible disc with a wealth of information on dinosaurs and links to the best dinosaur websites: Melbourne Museum, QLD Museum and the British Natural History Museum.
For Ages 7 and up. Avoid inhaling gypsum powder
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$9.95 |
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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
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$9.95 |
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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.
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$9.95 |
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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 25oC.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 8 and up.
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$12.95 |
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Eco Dome: Planet Management Classroom Kit
Code WS/26*not valid with 30% discount offer*
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
A complete kit that illustrates global warming, weather patterns, micro-climates and interconnections between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. This kit explores the major components of the water cycle (precipitation, plant transpiration, evaporation, condensation/cloud formation, soil filtration/percolation) as well as nutrient flows, plant production and air flows. You could just about run an entire teaching unit just using this kit. The kit has been designed to link with the Worm Farms (WS/27) and the various Ant terrariums so that you effectively have a self contained biome in your own home or classroom. Comes with complete instructions and lesson ideas.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 6 and up.
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$74.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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Electric Stunt Buggy: Build your own electric car
Code TS011
Build an easily assembled electric stunt buggy that does wheelies! Great for teaching children to follow instructions and helps demonstrate simple circuits and drive mechanisms. No glue or soldering required. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
For children aged 8 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
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$15.95 |
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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.
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$7.95 |
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Experilab Sea Pets: Brine shrimp breeding for beginners
Code EX3108
Breed your own brine shrimp (some people use the common name 'sea monkeys'). If you're careful, you might be able to establish a self sustaining colony. Good starting point to discuss biological adaptations to changing water levels in aquatic communities. You will need to supply mineral water, 1 litre bottle and magnifier.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 7 and up.
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$9.95 |
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Experilab Super Bubbles: Create giant professional bubbles! Code EX3112
Want to be able to create giant bubbles? This super bubble concentrate will do the job nicely! Makes up to 1 litre.
You will need to supply a container, string, 1 wire clothes hanger, straws and a shallow tray to complete the experiments.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 7 and up.
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$9.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$12.95 |
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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.
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$12.95 |
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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.
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$9.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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Hyperlauncher: Polymer chemistry made fun
Code WS01
Learn about elastic collisions, polymer chemistry, conservation of energy, Newton's laws of motion, observing and measuring with this great science kit.Contains all necessary materials and instructions. For children 8 years and up.
Keep out of reach of young children
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$24.95
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Jelly Brains Kit: Human anatomy made fun!
Code 75415
Our ability to solve complex problems comes from our highly developed cerebrum... the grey matter in the picture! This kit contains a jelly mould in the shape of the human brain as well as jelly crystals and instructions.
Lesson plan for teachers: Human Evolution.
Brain volumes have increased over time. Why?
For children aged 6 and up.
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$9.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$2.50 |
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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.
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$7.95 |
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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.
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$12.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$7.95 |
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Mini Magnet Kit: Discovery Science Tube
Code DT107
Contains different magnets, mettalic objects and iron filings. Use magnets to physically separate mixtures, make a magnetic fishing game, make a magnetic nail and make a magnet float. Contains full instructions
For children aged 5 and up.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of small children.
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$7.95 |
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Moon Ball Kit: Make a High Bounce Ball that Glows
Code 75410
Astronomy and chemistry combined. Make a high bounce 'moon' that glows in the dark and bounces. Once made, you can read about luminescence, how the moon affects the tides and previous lunar superstitions. Contains a polymer powder, ball mould, spoon, bags & instructions. Ball diameter is 63mm.
This kit is no longer in production. Only 2 left in stock!
For children aged 7 and up.
Store out of reach of small children.
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$9.95 |
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Motor Action Kit: Safe, solderless, educational and fun
Code MAX902M
AVAILALABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Build your own operating motor. Wind your own wire to build a rotor and stator, the heart of any rotary motor; converting electrical energy into kinetic (moving) energy using electromagnetism. Make a your fan! Includes all necessary equipment and an easy to read operating manual.
Requires 2 AA 1.5V batteries, not included in the kit.
For children aged 8 and up
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$9.95 |
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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
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$45.00 |
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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
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$9.95 |
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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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Our own Fizzics Science Kit: Simple Science Fun!
Code 1001
6 simple science experiments to keep them busy just that little bit longer! experiments include how to make balloon hovercraft, how to make a balloon rocket, how to make a straw flute, how to float a paperclip on water, a fortune teller fish, how to make a simple bubble blower and a great bubble mix recipe. Plus links top our growing list of free online science experiments!
For children aged 5 and up.
Small parts, keep out of reach of children <3 years
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$3.75 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$14.00 |
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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.
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$19.95
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$15.95
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Spy Master Kit: Espionage is applied science
Code 75405
Design and decipher secret messages. How can mathematics be used in solving riddles and codes? Make a lie detector and a burglar alarm.
Contains code wheels, AA battery holder, buzzer, wire, paper clips, plasticine and instructions. Batteries not included.
For children aged 8 and up.
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$12.95 |
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Viking bounty: Nordic archaeology
Code WS/12
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.
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$24.95 |
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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.
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$49.95 |
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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.
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$24.95 |
