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Science Kits
Bacteria Growing Set
$29.95
Build your own culture setup. Learn about the science of invisible organisms - Bacteria! sample different bacteria and culture them. Create disgustingly beautiful Bacteria Art! Includes printed tracing cards with 3 levels of difficulty. For ages 8+ years.
Contents:
- 3 Petri Dishes
- 3 Tracing Cards
- 3 Collecting Vials
- 1 Pipette
- 1 Stirring Rod
- 1 Pair of Gloves
- 3 Cotton Swabs
- 1 Plastic Cup
- 1 Small Magnifier
- 1 pair of Goggles
- 1 Instruction Manual
Bubble Science Kit
$19.95
Discover the secrets of soap bubbles with the Magnoidz ‘Science of Bubbles’ Science Kit! This fun and educational science kit is packed with experiments and interesting facts about the science of bubbles.
Learn the secrets of soap bubbles and how to create an array of different bubbles using the items included inside the box. Investigate the properties of water and how attracting forces hold the surface of water together, and more fun facts such as the secrets to the soap bubble’s rainbow of colours.
The fun doesn’t stop there, the educational resource book is full of interesting facts and experiments such as these!
Build your own Binoculars
$24.95
Build this compact, adjustable-focus pair of binoculars, perfect for nature discovery. Easy to assemble. Learn about the science of optics that makes binoculars work.
Contents:
Two pairs of high-quality optical lenses, a preassembled adjustable joint and focus module, components to build binoculars. Includes an adjustable strap and safari animal hide pattern stickers for personalisation. Fully illustrated instructions included.
For ages over 5+
Chameleon Robot
$34.95
Build this fun walking Chameleon Robot-its flicking tongue and rolling eyes mimic a real chameleon.
Contents
A full set of chameleon body parts and body cases with pre-assembled gears mechanisms, a motor, and battery case to build a walking chameleon robot measuring 17cm in length. Also required but not included in this kit: a small crosshead screwdriver and 2x1.5V AAA batteries.
For ages over 8
Coding and Computer Science Kit
$44.95
Discover the fundamentals of coding and computer science without a computer! Impress your digital native friends with your initials encoded in a cool binary necklace. Race the clock to sort objects by weight, using real sorting algorithms, just like computers do billions of times a day. Make an encryption device to uncover the secrets of ancient and modern message encryption. Write a program to guide a friend through a hidden maze and crack the code to create surprising, pixelated pictures.
Cosmic Rocket
$19.95
COSMIC ROCKET - SCIENCE EXPERIMENT KIT
Make up your rocket and decorate it with the included stickers.
Simply add baking powder and vinegar, then watch it shoot up in the sky about 10 metres high.
This kit is recommended for children over 14 years old and is to be used outside only.
FEATURES
- A working rocket that’s powered by vinegar and baking soda (not included)
- Rocket shoots up to 15m into the air!
- Approved and recommended by the London Science Museum
SPECIFICATIONS
- Stands 15.5 cm tall
- Includes everything your rocket needs except the fuel (vinegar and baking soda)
- A detailed book of instructions and fun rocket science also included
- Age 14+
Eruptions and Explosions Science Kit
$29.95
The Eruptions and Explosions kit is perfect for any budding scientist that loves to get hands on and watch experiments bubble and fizz.
Complete 5 experiments, including launching a rocket, making a volcano, and inflating a balloon without blowing – all using the reaction of bicarbonate and vinegar.
After you’ve done each experiment, you can learn about how volcanoes, rockets and natural forces work with an educational booklet inside. This is the perfect fun STEM learning tool for both girls and boys.
The kit comes with a model volcano, rocket, chemicals, and equipment including protective goggles and gloves.
Fizzy Bubble and Colour Lab
$34.95
Discover the magic of mixing colours! Amaze your friends with incredible water tricks. Have a blast creating loads of fizzy fun. Just add hous3ehold baking soda and vinegar!
Contains over 25 projects!
For ages 8+
Forensic Science Kit
$24.95
This Forensic Science kit is written by qualified scientists and teaches the techniques that scientists use every day to solve crimes!
Take plaster casts of shoe prints, extract DNA, analyse inks and create a fingerprint database.
Forensic Science collect evidence and preserve the integrity of the evidence so that it is admissible in court. With this kit our future scientists will be introduced to this fascinating world and gain valuable insights into scientific procedures. And have fun!
List of experiments:
- Take plaster casts of shoe prints and match pattern evidence to suspects’ shoes
- Create a fingerprint database and learn how to lift and analyse a mystery print
- Extract your own DNA
- Use chromatography to analyse and identify different inks.
Kaleidoscope Making Kit
$24.95
Build your own kaleidoscope and create millions of dazzling patterns by adding different objects into the viewing chamber, the fun is unlimited.
Math Magic
$24.95
Maths + Magic = TOTALLY AWESOME!
The calculator doesn't lie! But it might be one of the only things in this kit I can say that about... Practice and learn new math skills while impressing your family & friends with cool magic tricks and games.
This kit includes over 15 awesome math magic tricks, including mind reading magic flip puzzles. It comes with a calculator included, so even those who are still learning can get on board.
Great gift to encourage learning AND fun!
Ages: 8+
Planetarium Easy - Build Astronomy
$24.95
Build your own planetarium and rotate the constellation plate until it matches the date and time. Have the direction you are facing (North, South, East or West) pointed towards you. Then use the chart to find out which constellations you can see in the sky!
Contents:
- Timber parts
- Battery Holder
- Constellation Plate Charts
- Projection cover
- Switch (on/off)
- Screwdriver
- Bolts
- LED bulb
- Double Sided tape
- Instructions
29 pieces. 8+ Ages
Science Magic
$19.95
This experiment kit could be the perfect present for the little learner in your life. Suitable for ages 8 and older, this educational kit will provide hours of stimulating play. The perfect present for the coming holiday season.
Features:
- 4M toys
- Design: KidzLabs Scientific Magic 20-Trick Kit
- Colour: Multi
- Great educational tool
- Hours of fun whilst learning
- Science mad fun
- Fantastic present idea
- 20 magical science tricks and props in one box
- Perfect for kids to experiment with science and showmanship
- Some common household items are needed for some tricks
- Box contains props needed for performing tricks
- Includes items such as plastic cups, mini boat and 24-page instruction manual
- Materials: N/A
- Recommended for ages 8+ years
- Dimensions (approx. cm): N/A
- Assembly required: Yes
Space Discovery Kit
$19.95
Learn about space with this kit which contains 5 experiments including creating a planet mobile and moulding a martian.
Contains full instructions in English and French.
For children 8 years old and over.
Stepping Into Science
$59.95
Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 29 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air, and water.
Learn what plants need in order to grow, observe the clouds, see how water climbs, watch plants sweat, and investigate plant propagation. Discover how a magnifying glass enlarges, how colours mix, how static electricity attracts, how sundials tell time, and how a motion picture works. Investigate air pressure, air flow, hovercraft, paper airplanes, and suction. Write secret messages, float a paper clip, blow super bubbles, observe capillary action, and test displacement. Build a soap-driven boat, mix oil and water, experiment with evaporation, paint with sugar, and watch colours separate.
With a 48-page illustrated guidebook, Stepping into Science teaches science fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments, while also introducing children to the scientific method itself.
Volcano Lava Lab
$44.95
Make your eruptions on a unique volcanic island. Learn about volcanic bombs, bubbling mineral springs, acid base chemistry, lava pools and being a volcanologist.
Feel like a real volcanologist watching as twin volcanoes erupt up close. Based on a real life twin crater volcanic island, you will create volcanic bombs, multiple eruptions, gushing lava fields, gas flows and colour changing mineral pools, all in perfect safety!
Learn about the awesome power of volcanoes through the planet changing science of volcanology.
Volcano Making Kit
$24.95
Make a 9.5cm tall solid volcano. Paint and decorate it. Amaze your friends and family with a bubbly fizzy lava eruption. It's an awesome science project and a cool desktop decoration.
Suitable for ages over 8
Not suitable for children under 3
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