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Science Kits
6 in 1 Solar Kit
$29.95 $34.95
This kit is an excellent beginner educational solar kit, teaching the basic solar power principals and also how it drives the motor and makes the movements of each model. This kit provides full set of plastic parts, solar panel and all necessary parts to build your own solar kit. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
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
Chemistry Bar 9 Experiment Kit
$29.95
9 Experiments to explore.
Among them is growing crystals, making slim, experimenting with hydrophobic sand and polymer snow.
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.
Kitchen Science Clock
$24.95
Create a working battery using everyday kitchen items. Use aluminium foil, salt, and a pencil to build a battery that powers a large LCD clock.
Fun Science Experiment- Create a home-made working battery using everyday kitchen items!
S.T.E.M Learning- Engage kids in exciting, hands-on science experiments.
Cool LCD Clock- Power a big-screen LCD clock with your homemade battery.
Chemical Reactions- Discover how salt water, aluminium foil, and graphite (pencil) generate electricity.
Contents:
- Test tubes
- A test tube holder
- A test tube cover
- A clock
- A clock holders
- Long and short connection clips,
- Wire
- Pencils
- Foil Sheets
- A dropper
- Terminal caps
For ages 5+
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
Space Exploration
$49.95
Build and paint your own Solar System planetarium model, construct a space projector and enjoy a spectacular space themed slide show. Decorate your room with a giant Solar System poster and glow stars. This science kit is ideal for budding young astronomers.
Contents:
- 1 solar system planetarium assembly set ( includes 1 set 3D solar system plastic planets, 1 set stand and rotating arms, 9 steel bars, 1 strip of paint pots, 1 glow paint, 1 Saturn ring template and sandpaper )
- 1 space projector assembly set ( includes 2 cases halves, 2 focusing rings, 1 battery case cover, 2 convex lenses, 11 screws, 1 support, 1 LED holder , 2 terminal caps )
- 40 glow stars ( 2 sizes )
- 1 set space projector slides ( 12 slides )
- 1 Solar System poster ( 59cm x 42cm )
- 8-page instructions booklet.
Also required but NOT included in this kit: 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries and a small crosshead screwdriver.
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.
The Crazy Scientist - Forces & Energy
$14.95
Forces & Energy
Do you think bottles can be telepathic? Have you ever seen a dizzy marble? Or an acrobat egg? Do you think a bridge made of paper can be strong? All of these are just a few examples of the exciting science tricks in this kit, all using common household materials.
Within this box you'll find 20 cards, each contains a real science trick that has a simple and yet clever scientific explanation.
All science tricks were designed for children aged 6 and above. Some magical tricks require adult supervision where indicated.
The crazy scientist series was created by a joint venture of one really crazy scientist and the purple cow. A combination bound to end up with lots of fun. our crazy scientist spent over 10 years enriching kids with the love of science and for this set she chose some of the most amazing tricks ever!
The Crazy Scientist - Material Adventures
$14.95
Material Adventures
Did you ever see a flying tea bag? Can you make Styrofoam vanish? Did you ever build a flying saucer, or created your own cool homemade kinetic sand? Have you seen colour explosions? All of these are just a few examples of the exciting science tricks in this kit, all using common household materials.
Within this box you'll find 20 cards, each contains a real science trick that has a simple and yet clever scientific explanation.
All science tricks were designed for children aged 6 and above. Some magical tricks require adult supervision where indicated.
The crazy scientist series was created by joint venture of one really crazy scientist and the purple cow. A combination bound to end up with lots of fun. Our crazy scientist spent over 10 years enriching kids with the love of science and for this set she chose some of the most amazing tricks ever!
The Crazy Scientist - The Five Senses
$14.95
The Five Senses
Can you build a telephone from cups? Can you make a fork sing? Can you create an illusion so that you see a hole in your hand?
Within this science trick box you'll find 20 cards, each containing information on a science experiment that has a simple, yet clever, scientific explanation.
All magic tricks were designed for children 6 and above. Some magical tricks may require adult supervision where indicated.
The crazy scientists series was created by a joint venture of 2 crazy scientists and the purple cow. The crazy scientists spent over 10 years enriching kids with the love of science and for this set - chose the most amazing tricks ever!
The Crazy Scientist - Young Researchers
$14.95
Young Researchers
The world around us is intriguing, we can gain much joy from experimenting with it and learning about it. Can we produce drinking water from plants? Can we create an oven that works solely on solar energy? Can we light a fire under water?
Within this science trick box you'll find 20 cards, each containing information on science experiments that are both fun and educational.
All magic tricks were designed for children 6 and above. Some magical tricks may require adult supervision where indicated.
The crazy scientist series was created by a joint venture of 2 crazy scientist and the purple cow. The crazy scientists spend over 10 years enriching kids with the love of science and for this set - chose the most amazing tricks ever!
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.
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