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$2.50 per item
3D doodle kit
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
$9.95
7ft Balloon bag
7ft Balloon bag by Hog Wild: Giant science, giant fun!. Code H10600

These are so cool! Blow these huge bags up and use them like a javelin! Explore aerodynamics; vary the size of the bag and see how far you can throw them. Awesome fun! The pack contains 3 giant balloon bags. Colours vary.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$7.95
Anti gravity discovery science tube
Anti-gravity Kit by Wild Science: 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.
$7.95
Australian animal origami
Australian animal origami: Topological fun!
Code OR003

Fun for your next math lesson. Contains instructions and paper to make an origami platypus, emu, koala, kangaroo or a lizard. Combine with dinosaur origami set and you'll be busy for ages.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under. For children aged 4 and up.
$9.95
Australian animal track stamps
Australian animal stamps by Science & Nature: Self-inking animal track stamps
Code 75704

Show your students the differences in the tracks made by Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Echidnas, Emus and the Tasmanian devil. Sold as a set of 6, the roller end stamps out the footprints and the base end stamps out the animal. Teachers: take out the picture of the animal and have students guess which animal they have.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 8 and up.
$6.45
Australian Dinosaur Painting Kit
Australian Dinosaur Painting Kit by Science & Nature: 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
$9.95
Balloon powered boat
Balloon powered boat toy: Bathtub science kit. Code TS6454

Hard to find but great to have! These balloon powered boats are great for demonstrating thrust and consequent motion but obviously kids just like playing with them in the local creek or pool!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Blob Science Kit
Blob Slime Kit by Discover Science: 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.
$9.95
Bug viewer
Bug viewer: By Navir
Code HJ2480

A great little bug viewer with a magnifier attached.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$7.95
Plastic test tubes
Clear plastic test tubes 16mm x 150mm: Packet of 10
Code A5140

Clear plastic test tubes with a rounded bottom and no lip. Fill with coloured water and place in glasses with ice for a science lab effect. These are plastic - it is sometimes possible for 1 or 2 to break in transit, please allow for this when purchasing. Holds 20mL. Labels and caps not included

Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$6.95
Coloured flame candles
Colour Flame Candles: Science on the cake!
Code IS1334

These candles are cool; light the wicks and the 5 different candles burn a brilliant and colourful flame for up to 7 minutes. The colours of the different flames are red, orange, green, aqua and pink. Chemists will recognize this as an application of flame chromatography! Flames are smokeless, non-toxic and the candles wont drip.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$6.95
Crystal Wonder Science Kit
Crystal Wonder Kit by Discover Science: 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.
$9.95
Dinosaur skull dig out kit
Dig it out Dinosaur skull by Science & Nature: 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
$9.95
Dinosaur discovery tube
Dinosaur discovery tube by Wild Science: Construct a glowing dino! Code DT110

Construct your own glow in the dark dinosaur with this neat test tube pack. Also includes a small fossil replica to study.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$8.45
Dinosaur Excavation Science Kit
Dinosaur Excavation Kit by Science & Nature: 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
$9.95
Dinosaur nest excavation kit
Dinosaur Nest Excavation Kit by Science & Nature: 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.
$9.95
Dinosaur snap
Dinosaur snap: Learn your dinosaurs off by heart
Code LL326

Learn more about dinosaurs, pairing herbivores or carnivores together, skeletons with entire pictures and word matching. 52 cards. For children aged 5 and up.
$8.95
dinosaur stamps
Dinosaur stamps: Set of 7 dino footprint stamps!
Code DINOSTAMP

Give your student a reward stamp with a little difference! This set comes with footprints for a Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Iguanodon and Triceratops. Try having students identify dinosaur tracks as a classroom topic.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Experilab super bubble mix!
Experilab Super Bubbles' science kit: Wow!
Code EX3112

Awesome bubble mixture that's as good as the professional bubble mix used in our shows! This contains enough concentrate to make 1 litre of super bubble mix. All you need to supply is some string, a clothes hanger and some straws. Cool!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Experilab cartesian diver
Experilab Treasure diver' science kit: Make a cartesian diver. Code EX3113

Whether you know him as 'Scuba Steve' or 'Diver Dan', the cartesian diver experiment is an old favourite that has demonstrated pressure in science classrooms for years. Floating in a bottle of water, when you squeeze the bottle, the diver sinks to the bottom. All you need is a bottle. Solid, simple science.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Fruit powered watch
Fruit powered watch by Benjamin Toys Ltd: 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.
$9.95
Geyser tube for Mentos and Diet Coke experiment
Geyser Tube for Mentos Experiment by Steve Spangler Science: Awesome fun! Code 5016

This geyser tube designed by Steve Spangler is the simplest way to make the 'Diet Coke and Mentos' experiment work easily. Creates a fizzy eruption of soda all over the place! Just remember; it's not about the chemical reaction, it's caused by the physical reaction. Read more on how it works here. You will need to provide the Diet Coke and Mentos.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under. For children aged 4 and up.
$6.95
Glass prism
Glass prism by Discover Science: 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.

$7.95
Hand powered torch: Electromagnetic induction demo!
Code ST3340
A hand powered torch that works on the principles of electromagnetic induction. Great for alternative energy discussions in class, or just as a spare torch for home.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 6 and up.
$9.95
Hummingbird Scramble Squares
Hummingbird Scramble Squares: Test your spatial ability!
Code BDA1040

A classic puzzle. Nine 10cm x 10cm colourfully designed squares need to be arranged so that all of the different birds match. The final square is 30cm x 30cm.

For children aged 4 and up
$9.95
Insect origami
Insect origami: Paper folding art
Code L7521

Create origami versions of the following insects; ant, cicada, butterfly, rhinoceros beetle, dragonfly and grasshopper. Contains full instructions, practice sheets, a stand-up backdrop and 6 sheets of colourful paper. For children aged 5 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under

$9.95
Diffraction kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope by Independence Studios: Simple science fun. Code IS1172

Point towards a light source and turn the end to see the colours change.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
$5.95
Magic Money Box
Magic Money Box: How do they work?
Code HB8673

Classic mirror box that hides coins when you place them inside the box. Works via the reflection of the internal mirror, with ann 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.
$5.95
Magnetic levitator
Magnetic levitator by Independence Studios: Floats and spins in mid-air! Code IS2615

Investigate magnetic repulsion with fantastic desk toy! Try to see how long you can make it spin.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Magnetic magic joints: Magnetic construction kit
Code LF929

You see more expensive versions of these magnetic toys everywhere these days. This 18 piece version works just as well as the more costly version, which means that for your money you get more pieces to use! Great for creating understanding on magnetic pole interactions as well for the seeing how many shapes you can make.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 4 and up.
$5.45
Magnet rail twirler
Magnetic rail twirler: Classic magnet toy
Code TS1952

An old classic, many of our educators remember this one when they were a kid!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$6.45
Magnetic sculpture: Stack them up!
Code BB364D16

Stack the iron shapes on top of the magnetic base... why cant you go too high, why does the iron pieces become magnetic? An inexpensive version of a classic educational product.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under
For children aged 4 and up.
$5.95
Maths snap cards
Maths snap cards by Green Board Co. Test your maths skills!
Code LL312

Learn more about basic maths; pairing division, multiplication, addition and subtraction questions and answers together. 52 cards. For children aged 7 and up.
$8.95
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.

$9.95
Multimeter: Low cost digital multimeter for classroom use Code QM1500
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
$9.95
Wind up music box by discovery zone
Music box: A classic demonstration on vibrations
Code DZ380

Wind the handle and watch the small metal keys pluck away at the rotating cylinder spokes - creating the Australian tune 'Waltzing Matilda'. Place it on a solid table, the vibrations are amplified throughout the table... thereby the sound is louder. Take it off the table and the sound is quiet. A great starter on the speed of sound through solids vs gases or just another way of demonstrating a simple machine.

For children aged 5 and up.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under

$9.95
Pet tornado
Pet tornado: Create a tornado in a bottle
Code TE80953

Turn the bottle upside down so the curved end is towards the ground, give it a quick twirl with your hand and watch the tornado form inside the fluid. Great for exploring inertia. Provides additional information on wind speed and destructive power.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Robot bionic claw
Robot claw by Independence Studios: Bionic claw with ratchet sound effect. Code IS1145

OK, so there isn't too much science here but kids genuinely love using it! Try using the claw to pick up smaller and smaller objects thereby exploring your dexterity or use for discussion on remote handling of hazardous materials or even robotic surgery. Nearly 50cm in length. Good, simple fun.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Build your own burglar alarm
Room Alarm Kit by Maxitronic: 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
$9.95
Rubber band powered paddle boat
Rubber band paddle boat : Wind it up! Code TS6467

Store energy in the rubber band by winding it up...place the boat in the water and watch it go!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Spidereye microscope
Spidereye Microscope 10x by Navir: 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.

$9.95
Tell the time snap
Tell the time snap cards by Green Board Co. Maths for primary aged children. Code LL316 Only 1 left!

A unique deck of cards designed to promote recognition of the different forms of time notation. Playing either snap or pairs, the pack accelerates understanding of time concepts.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children under 3 years
For children aged 3 and up.
$8.95
Times tables snap cards
Times tables snap cards by Green Board Co. How well do you know your tables? Code LL303 Only 1 left!

Practice your 5 and 10 multiplication times tables on the fly with this engaging game! 52 cards.
For children aged 5 and up.
$8.95
Glowing UFO ball
UFO Ball: Lights up in the palm of your hand! Code TS7805

This ball lights up in the palm of your hand! It works due to a tiny amount of electricity crossing your skin between two electrodes. Great demonstration!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Wild animal stamps
Wild animal stamps by Science & Nature: Set of 8 different stamps. Code WILDSTAMP

A set of 8 well known animals from around the world; elephant, zebra, hippo, giraffe, lion, rhino, tiger and orangutan. The roller end marks out the animal tracks and the base end stamps the animal picture.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Window thermometer
Window thermometer by Independence Studios: Visual gauge for classrooms. Code IS147

Reads temperature in both Celsius (-40oC - 60oC) and Fahrenheit (-40oF - 140oF). Easily sticks to smooth surfaces.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under. For children aged 6 and up.
$9.95
Wishosaurus candle holder
Wishosaurus by Fred: Having a Roarin' great party! Code IS2938

The prehistoric party animal! This candle holder will hold 7 candles and looks great and is moulded from food safe plastic. Place it on your volcano cake!
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$9.95
Saltwater crocodile puzzle
3D Crocodile Puzzle by 4D Master: 25 piece puzzle
Code 2105

Make your own saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, from the reptile Family Crocodylidae. Comes pre-made.
For children aged 8 and up.
$9.95
4D Frilled Lizard Puzzle
3D Frilled Lizard Puzzle by 4D Master: 22 piece puzzle. Code 2106

Make your own frilled lizard, Chlamydosaurus kingii, from the reptile Family Agamidae. Comes pre-made.

For children aged 8 and up.
$9.95
4D Thorny Devil Puzzle
3D Thorny Devil Puzzle by 4D Master: 23 piece puzzle. Code 2101

Make your own thorny devil, Moloch horridus, from the reptile
Family Agamidae. Comes pre-made.

For children aged 6 and up.
$9.95
4D Frog Puzzle
3D Tree Frog Puzzle by 4D Master: 17 piece puzzle
Code 2100

Make your own Red Eyed Tree frog, Litoria chloris, from the amphibian Family Hylidae. Comes pre-made.

For children aged 6 and up.
$9.95
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