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acs topic: electric circuits.acs relevance: explore how electrical circuits transfer and transform energy by building and analysing circuits that include simple electromagnetic devices.

Conduct more than 60 experiments with circuits and magnetic contraptions to learn about electricity and magnetism and how these two fundamental properties are closely related. Children can safely and easily experiment with electric current and magnetic fields using the colourful snap-together blocks and components in this hands-on kit.Activities include: • build series and parallel circuits to power a light bulb. • experiment with push buttons and on-off switches. • assemble circuits that include a motor, 2 switches and 3 light bulbs. • conduct tests to see which materials are magnetic. • learn about the force of magnetism and magnetic poles.

• magnetise metal and use iron fillings to show invisible magnetic fields. • investigate magnetic force and direction with a magnetic pendulum. • learn how a compass works and about Earth’s magnetic fields. • conduct a series of experiments with a sturdy electromagnet. • construct a morse code key, an electromagnetic relay switch and a loudspeaker. The components are specially designed to make learning fun and accessible. The electrical blocks fit together with simple plug-and-socket connectors. The brightly coloured blocks have unique shapes making it easy to follow the assembly diagrams and to construct functional devices. Includes a full colour 64 page experiment manual.

for ages: 8+.Order code: 620417

acs topic: electric circuits.acs relevance: explore how electrical circuits transfer and transform energy by building and analysing circuits that include simple electromagnetic devices.

Construct circuits with colourful electric building blocks to learn about electricity and how electronic devices work. With the innovative snap-together blocks in this kit, children eight and up can safely and easily begin experimenting with electronic circuits. The fun building projects include an alternating blinker, a police siren, an ambulance siren, an alarm system, a light detector, a conductivity tester, a rain warning system, a timer and logic circuits. The building blocks are specially designed to make learning electronics fun and accessible. The brightly coloured blocks have unique shapes making it easy to follow the assembly diagrams and construct circuits.

Because the circuit symbols are printed directly onto the blocks, you can quickly become familiar with the symbols and learn how to read circuit diagrams. The electronic components in this kit include capacitors, resistors, transistors, LEDs (light emitting diodes), a photo-transistor, a switch, 30 contact blocks, cable blocks, a battery holder, a speaker and a sound integrated circuit. This kit provides students with the tools and instructions they need to experiment with their own hands and learn firsthand how electronics work. The 64 page, full colour experiment manual guides you through 70 circuit building experiments with easy-to-follow diagrams.

for ages: 8+.Order code: 615819

electricity & magnetismunderstanding electromagnetism

electronics: learning circuitsfun circuit Building experiments for Beginners

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acs topic: electric circuits, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate how solar energy can be used to generate electricity. energy transfer and transformations are also explored in the context of sustainable solar energy.

This kit teaches how solar cells generate electricity as well as basic concepts in solar energy, photo-voltaics and circuits plus problem solving skills and creative thinking. Includes two special solar panels and cradles which can be connected in series to generate up to 3.0 volts of electricity in bright sunlight. Power your models with the solar panels outdoors on sunny days or indoors under a high-wattage incandescent light bulb.

Power your models at anytime with AA batteries or with a combination of a single AA battery and a solar cell. The instructions show you how to build 22 exciting models including a scooter, locomotive, forklift, road roller, cement mixer, solar-wind sail car, crane, amphibious boat, motorcycle, beach buggy, race car, side-car motorcycle, trailer, elevator, oil tanker, maintenance car, solar car with clutch, street sweeper, backhoe, helicopter, twin-prop aeroplane and cable car. Includes a 48 page full colour instruction manual and 265 parts.

for ages: 8+Order code: 555007

PHysical sciences

acs topic: electric circuits, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate how solar energy can be used to generate electricity. energy transfer and transformations are also explored in the context of sustainable solar energy.

Build your own solar-powered models and discover how solar cells generate electricity from light. Build six solar powered models including a locomotive, plane, bulldozer, helicopter, backhoe and twin-rotor helicopter. The solar panel in this kit consists of three solar cells and can generate 1.5 volts of electricity in bright sunlight. AA batteries also produce 1.5 volts. A unique cradle can hold either the solar panel or a AA battery, the cradle allows you to swap the solar panel for a AA battery (not included).

You can even use the solar panel to charge your own rechargeable AA batteries. The solar panel can also be rotated so that you can select different angles to maximise exposure to the sun and generate the most power. After building the suggested models, you can design your own solar vehicles and compete with friends to see whose solar vehicle performs the best or goes the fastest! Includes a 24 page full colour instruction manual and 177 individual parts.

for ages: 8+Order code: 555006

solar PowerPhotovoltaic energized Vehicles

solar Power Plusgigantic Photovoltaics science lab

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acs topic: energy forms.acs relevance: generating and using electricity through electromagnetic devices. concepts of alternative energy can also be explored.

Electric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit, you can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion and how an electric generator does just the opposite, converting motion into electricity. The electric motor is made of transparent plastic to show how the inside components work.

Set up the motor to run on battery power and learn how a motor works, then reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a hand-cranked electric generator. Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism and how magnetic fields relate to electric current. Build simple circuits consisting of the motor or generator, wires and a light bulb to learn about the flow of electricity. Learn about gears and drive-trains and how they work to effectively convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and back again. The full colour 48 page manual provides step-by-step instructions.

for ages: 8+Order code: 665036

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motors & generators

acs topic: energy forms, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate heat transfer and changes in energy in a simple mechanical device.

Discover the Stirling engine, a simple, clean and efficient energy technology that is quickly becoming a viable source of electricity as the availability of fossil fuels declines. The Stirling engine in this kit uses renewable energy from the sun or a methylated spirits burner to eventually drive an electric car. Named after its inventor, Robert Stirling, the original Stirling engine dates back almost 200 years. Like a steam engine, a Stirling engine is a heat engine that converts heat energy into mechanical work, usually to drive a generator that then converts the mechanical energy into electricity. Instead of water and steam a Stirling engine uses an enclosed volume of gas, such as air or helium, to perform the mechanical work.

Stirling engines are highly efficient, can operate very quietly and can use many different sources of heat: combustion of fuels, nuclear fission, geothermal or solar heat as this model uses. This kit’s Stirling Engine is located in a charging station with a mirrored parabolic dish. The dish focuses the sun’s rays onto the cylindrical glass bulb of the Stirling engine to heat it up. As the air inside the bulb heats up it pushes a piston which then turns an electric generator. A built-in voltmeter shows how much electricity is produced to charge a rechargeable battery (not included) in the car. The car is moved by an electric motor powered by the battery. The kit includes a full colour 32 page manual and a methylated spirits burner to heat the Stirling engine when solar power is not available. for ages: 12+Order code: 620325

stirling enginecar & experiment Kit

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acs topic: energy transfer, alternative energies.acs relevance: explore energy transfer and transformations in the context of a sustainable house.

Human civilisation’s energy consumption is growing. At the same time, the harmful environmental impact of our energy usage is becoming apparent. A massive global effort to adopt renewable energy and use our resources in a more sustainable way has begun. To live in a sustainable way we must use Earth’s resources at a rate at which they can be replenished and thus allow future generations to live as we have. Build the Power House and then conduct experiments in and around the house to learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting 100 experiments and building energy-related models. Learn about energy-efficient building materials and passive house design. Experiment with heating, cooling, conduction, convection and insulation.

Investigate Earth’s climate, the water cycle and that inexhaustible power plant in the sky: the sun. Test passive solar collection methods with a solar collector. Hook up a photo-voltaic solar panel to generate electricity from sunlight. Build wind turbines to extract energy from the wind. Construct a greenhouse and learn about the energy conservation tricks used by plants. Power House provides a comprehensive overview of the many forms of alternative energy and makes environmental protection and energy conservation issues tangible with hands-on models. The 64 page, full colour experiment manual provides instructions, scientific explanations and energy-saving tips.

for ages: 10+Order code: 625825

Power Housesustainable living in the 21st century

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acs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: develop understandings of how balanced and unbalanced forces change an object’s motion through building and investigating simple machines powered by water and air.Build your own models powered by air and water pressure to learn about the laws of physics. This unique kit allows you to build two different air-and-water-powered systems: water-jet propelled cars and hydro-pneumo (which simply means air pressure and water pressure) powered engines. The hydro-pneumo system uses a self-contained air-and-water turbine system as a motor.

Construct 15 models including a truck, excavator, radar car, tank, antique car, helicopter, motorbike, backhoe, rocket car, forklift, roadster, propeller plane, grinder and cutting machine. The water-jet propelled cars are a fun outdoor activity, while the self-contained hydro-pneumo powered models are fun both indoors and out. Compete with your friends to see whose water-jet propelled car and hydro-pneumo car goes the farthest! Includes a 48 page colour instruction book and 165 building pieces.

for ages: 8+Order code: 555001

air+Water PowerPneumatic-Hydraulic engine

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acs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: concepts of balanced and unbalanced forces plus simple machines are developed through building and experimenting with models.

Construct 12 models and conduct experiments with them to learn about forces and simple machines. Each model demonstrates a fundamental idea in mechanical physics. For example: You can build a balance scale to learn about lever arms, a freight elevator to learn about pulleys and a bicycle to learn about wheels. Construct a spinning motion picture machine to learn about centripetal and centrifugal forces and a geared transmission to learn about gears.

Build a simple spring scale to measure the forces acting on your models and an inclined plane to learn about force and gravitational force. Make a water wheel powered crane and a catapult to learn about the transfer of energy. Finally, put your physics knowledge to the test by building a sailing land yacht and a rubber band powered dragster. The 48 page coloured manual offers illustrated instructions for the building projects and experiments. Physics Discovery uses parts that are compatible with all of our Physics and Construction kits.

for ages: 8+Order code: 665067

Physics discovery

acs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: concepts of force and pressure are developed through exploration of forces associated with balloon physics.

Balloons are more than just a lot of hot air! Learn about air pressure and force by doing lively experiments with air, water and rubber balloons. Find out that air is not just ‘emptiness’ but has volume and takes up space. Try blowing up a balloon in a bottle.

Make a simple water fountain to learn about air pressure. Race a jet-propelled balloon rocket to investigate forces. Lift a pile of books with your breath. Blow up a balloon with a simple chemical reaction. You’ll have a blast with balloons zooming, floating, popping and flying all around the room! Includes an 8 page guide.

for ages: 8+Order code: 659271

Physics force & Pressure

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acs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: develop understandings of how balanced and unbalanced forces change an object’s motion through building and investigating simple machines. more advanced machines are included.

The focus of the kit is the behaviour of water, air and objects immersed in them. Learn advanced physics topics like: fluid dynamics, energy, oscillation, hydraulics and pneumatics. Using fluid dynamics you can build spectacular models like a wind tunnel, pneumatic shocks and hydraulic lift. You will also learn how physics extends far beyond the classroom and gives us an amazing set of tools that are applied in the real world. Investigate how air and water rest and flow, what they can carry and how they move.

By experimenting with models, you will find out what forces work on them and the kinds of energy they possess. Learn how ships float and aeroplanes fly, why a streamlined car goes faster and how power plants convert flowing water into electrical current. The manual introduces the physics lab where you get to know the properties of air and water including currents and energy. A series of 17 experiments starts you building models. Then you move into the workshop and build 14 larger models of complex real-world devices. Includes a 96 page, full colour experiment manual and more than 213 parts which are compatible with all of our other Physics kits.

for ages: 10+Order code: 625313

Physics Proadvanced Physics Kit

Physics Pro is our

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PHysical sciences

acs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: develop understandings of how balanced and unbalanced forces change an object’s motion through building and investigating simple machine models.

Before this ground-breaking kit was introduced, a physics set was almost unheard of, yet physics is an essential science for everyone and this kit provides a comprehensive explanation of mechanical physics. By building 36 models and using them to conduct experiments, you will learn the fundamental laws of mechanical physics. Build small models, such as a fixed pulley, to learn about forces and simple machines. Then build more complex machines, like a pendulum clock, to learn advanced concepts such as work and centripetal force. This hands-on approach is both fun and effective because the principles of physics are demonstrated right in front of you.

Kit activities and features:• build a windmill, two-speed crane, force scale, sail car, mars robot, hammer machine, centrifuge, pinball game, centrifugal switch, ship’s lantern and dozens of other models• experiment with simple machines: gears, levers, screws, inclined planes, pulleys, wheels and axles• learn and understand the most fundamental physics equations• read about amazing real-world applications for physics• includes more than 300 building pieces

The 64 page, full colour manual presents assembly instructions, experiments and explanations in a richly-illustrated, easy-to-follow manner.

for ages: 8+Order code: 625412

Physics Workshopthe science of matter & energy

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acs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: simple machines and forces can be investigated through control technology.

Build your own motorised vehicles and machines and control them with a wireless infra-red remote control unit. The unique six-button infrared remote control allows you to control three different motors simultaneously, moving each of them forward or backward with easy-to-activate touch sensors. The three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines in numerous shapes, sizes and configurations limited only by your imagination.

Assemble ten models including a bulldozer, car, three-wheeler, crane, antique car, plough, folding car, formula one racer, three-blade dozer and robotic arm to demonstrate different ways the motors can be used. After you’ve built the models you can design your own remote control creations! The kit comes with:• three motors• remote control unit• battery holder• a 48 page colour instruction book and 182 building pieces.

for ages: 8+Order code: 555004

remote-control machines

Physics & forcesacs topic: forces and moving.acs relevance: investigate how forces produce changes in shape and motion by building and using simple models.

Learn about mechanical physics, force and motion by building simple machines such as levers, gears and pulleys. The building system is compatible with our other Physics and Construction kits and allows you to use these parts with other kist.Includes a 20 page coloured guide.

for ages: 5+Order code: 602123

Physics simple machinesacs topic: forces and machines.acs relevance: Balanced and unbalanced forces are explored through the construction and exploration of simple machine models.

Establish a foundation in physics by building models of six simple machines: a lever, a pulley, an inclined plane, a screw, a wedge, a wheel and an axle. Make and use a spring scale to measure how machines change the direction and magnitude of forces and make work easier to do.With a 12 page coloured guide.

for ages: 8+Order code: 700001

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New Waterwheel!

acs topic: forces and machines, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate how different forms of energy can be used to generate electricity.

Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in water-mills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydro-electric dams and tidal power plants. Explore the power of water by building models and then conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water, for example: using a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station. Build a waterwheel, a sawmill and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing a series of experiments involving surface tension, adhesion and cohesion.

Learn all about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels and even a water fountain. Construct a hydro-electric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Learn about where the energy in ocean waves, tides and rivers comes from and discover how we can generate electricity from them. The full colour 32 page experiment manual includes illustrated instructions and scientific information.Other features:• 12 experiments and building projects• harness mechanical energy from water to do physical work• generate electricity to light an LED• learn the physics of water turbines• discover why hydropower is a promising source of energy

for ages: 8+Order code: 624811

Hydropowerrenewable energy science Kit

acs topic: forces and machines, alternative energies.acs relevance: forces and simple machines are investigated in the context of solar energy conversions as an alternative energy source.

Build more than 20 solar-powered models to learn about how solar cells convert energy from sunlight into electrical and mechanical energy. Conduct experiments with the solar cell to see how different placement angles, different light levels, different sources of light and different loads affect its operation. Learn about solar power in a fun, hands-on way. The kit includes a unique one-piece solar motor that is composed of a photo-voltaic cell and an electric motor joined together in one compact unit.

With the solar motor, you can power dozens of electric vehicles and devices. Build models including cars, trucks, planes, windmills, robots, waterwheels and other vehicles.

The 60 page, full colour experiment manual offers step-by-step illustrated instructions for the building projects and experiments.

The building system is compatible with all of our other Physics and Construction kits.

for ages: 8+Order code: 665068

solar mechanics

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Physics solar Workshopsolar Power technology in action

solar cooking scienceacs topic: Heat and alternative energies.ACS Relevance: Concepts of heat transfer, melting and reflection of light are developed through the use of a sustainable resource.

Construct a parabolic solar cooker with 14 interlocking foil pieces that reflect and focus the sun’s radiation on a small cooking container to heat water or melt chocolate. Study solar thermal energy with the 12 page guide.

for ages: 8+Order code: 659226

acs topic: forces and machines, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate how solar energy can be used to generate electricity.

In one way or another, almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the sun, for example: • solar energy directly powers photo-voltaic cells and hot water systems • indirectly, we get power from plants grown by the sun • oceans heated by the sun and the earth’s weather systems are sustained by the sun • even the energy stored in fossil fuels originated as energy from the sun, captured by plants and animals millions of years ago. Physics Solar Workshop explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photo-voltaic cells. You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can be used to convert and transform power for different needs.

By building 12 models and conducting 30 experiments, you will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy and how motors and mechanical devices can optimise the work done by this energy. You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs. The 64 page book contains illustrated instructions for the projects.Features:• 320 parts, which are compatible with other kits in our Physics range• build 12 models, including: a solar-powered tractor, a truck, a car, a tracked vehicle, an elevator, a drawbridge, a fan, an aeroplane, a mobile crane and a construction crane• learn about harnessing and using solar power• learn about motors and simple machines

for ages: 8+Order code: 623715

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fuel cell X7 features:• front wheel drive• electric motor• Pem fuel cell• clear plastic body• output of about

1.4 V at 16 ma

acs topic: forces and machines, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate different forms of energy that can be used to generate electricity.

Thames & Kosmos’ original model fuel cell car demonstrates the simplicity and efficiency of hydrogen technology in a tangible, hands-on way. With this kit you can assemble a model car that runs on water! The fuel cell car in this kit uses a unique reversible fuel cell that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen gas using electric current from a battery pack. These gases are stored in clear tanks located at the back of the vehicle. When the battery pack is removed and the electric motor is connected to the fuel cell module, the hydrogen and oxygen recombine and produce electricity, a little bit of water is also produced as a by-product. The electricity then powers the electric motor which rotates and in turn drives the car forward.

Because hydrogen, oxygen and water are safe and clean chemicals, this type of fuel cell is environmentally friendly and does not produce hazardous emissions. It takes about five minutes to split enough water to fill the tanks with hydrogen and oxygen, the car will run for 5 to 10 minutes on full tanks. The full colour 16 page manual contains easy, step-by-step instructions for assembling and using the car, as well as scientific explanations.

Features:• assemble a working fuel cell car• discover how fuel cells work• use a unique reversible fuel cell• learn about potential, alternative fuel sources for cars• learn about fuel cell car designs

for ages: 10+Order code: 628777

fuel cell X7Hydrogen Powered car

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acs topic: forces and machines, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate different forms of energy that can be used to generate electricity.

The Fuel Cell 10 Car & Experiment Kit provides a hands-on introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the early 21st century. With this kit, you can build a model car that actually runs on water! First, use solar energy to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. Then, plug in the motor and the fuel cell uses these gases to produce electricity that moves your vehicle across the floor. The only by-product is clean water. Roll up your sleeves and find out about fuel cells, solar cells and electrolysis through more than a dozen experiments and demonstrations you can do on your own, in a classroom or with friends. Some fuel cells, such as this one, do not consume fossil fuels and therefore are considered environmentally friendly.

Recently redesigned, this 10th Anniversary Edition fuel cell car includes a completely redesigned car, multimeter, solar panel and manual. The kit also comes with a rolling display stand, connecting leads and a battery pack. The full colour 64 page manual is a comprehensive lesson in solar cells and fuel cells.Features:• learn how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity• experiment with a reversible Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell• discover how fuel cells work• learn how to use a multimeter• calculate the efficiency of the solar cell and fuel cell

for ages: 10+Order code: 620318

fuel cell 10 features:• rear wheel drive• electric motor• Pem fuel cell• white plastic body• output of about

1.4 V at 16 ma

fuel cell 10car & experiment Kit

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acs topic: forces and machines, alternative energies.acs relevance: investigate how different forms of energy can be used to generate electricity. forces and motion are also studied in the context of wind power.

Build wind-powered generators to energise your electric vehicles and charge your rechargeable batteries! The wind spins the turbine, which turns an electric generator, which in turn charges your rechargeable AA batteries (not included). You can then use the wind-charged batteries to power the model vehicles you build. The six models include a glider, sail car, jet car, tractor, racing car and tricycle.

This kit includes two styles of wind turbine blades and a gearbox with three different gear ratios for experimenting. You can adjust the angle and number of wind turbine blades to make best use of the wind, to make the LED light up brightly and to charge the rechargeable battery as fast as possible. Explore this amazing, free source of renewable energy and store the electricity you generate for use in practical applications! Includes a 40 page colour instruction book and 133 building pieces.

for ages: 8+Order code: 555002

Wind Power 2.0electricity generating turbines

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acs topic: forces and moving.acs relevance: investigate mechanical forces through building and exploring simple machine models.

Intro to Engineering welcomes young children to the field of engineering with 25 experiments and building projects in five sections. By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to design machines and devices. Start by learning some engineering basics with experiments on levers, forces and pulleys. Build simple devices using these basic components. Explore land based engineering by building vehicles with wheels, such as a racing car and a wind-up car. Next, investigate engineering with air (and in the air) by building a helicopter, a pinwheel, a parachute, a glider, a balloon rocket and an air-powered carousel.

Finally build a diving bell, a sailboat and a paddle boat to experiment with engineering in water. To expand on these topics you will find engineering in your own home with experiments modelling the telephone and television. The coloured 48 page manual teaches engineering fundamentals and includes step-by-step instructions for both experiments and building projects.Features:• introduce engineering to young children with basic building projects• experiment with simple machines like levers, forces and pulleys• conduct engineering projects on land, in the air and in the water• step-by-step illustrated instructions so children can easily follow along

for ages: 8+Order code: 602086

intro to engineering

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acs topic: forces and moving.acs relevance: non contact forces are investigated in the form of magnetic interactions that involve repulsion or attraction.

Explore the invisible and amazing power of magnets with 33 engaging experiments and games. This science experiment kit contains many magnets of different shapes and sizes and a variety of other components you can use to explore this classic scientific subject. Discover how Earth behaves like one giant magnet and how we use compasses to take advantage of this phenomenon to determine which way is north.

Experiment to determine which materials are and are not magnetic. Learn about magnetic poles and magnetic fields. Conduct a series of experiments to learn first hand how magnets behave and interact under different conditions. Make invisible magnetic fields visible using iron filings in an enclosed transparent box. Build an electromagnet to learn how electricity relates to magnetism. Finally, have some fun with what you have learned by playing some games with magnets. The full colour 48 page manual guides you with step-by-step instructions.

for ages: 8+Order code: 665050

magnetic science

acs topic: light and sound.acs relevance: explore concepts of colour, light, shadow, refraction and reflection.

Astonish yourself with optical illusions and amazing visual phenomena as you explore human perception and the physics of light. Experiment with light and the colour spectrum by building a colour wheel, a fibre optic peacock and diffraction glasses.

Learn how the eye and a camera are similar and how they are different. Build a camera obscura and pinhole glasses. Investigate lenses and light refraction.

Experiment with spatial vision and depth perception with 3D glasses and an Ames room model. Find your blind spot and watch things disappear. View stunning optical illusions involving shapes, colour depth and scale. Make a curved line look straight. Turn cardboard transparent. See the world shrink. Make white by mixing red, green and blue and see colours in black and white. See firsthand how your eye and brain work together to perceive colour, light, depth, perspective, size, shape and motion. Conduct over 35 experiments, guided by the 48 page, full colour manual.

for ages: 8+Order code: 665005

Optical science

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acs topic: Water.acs relevance: Properties of liquids are explored through engagement with bubble activities.

Experiment with fascinating soap bubbles to learn physical science fundamentals in a fun way. For countless generations, people have been captivated by the unique properties of soap bubbles. See for yourself why these elegantly simple structures of soap, water and air are still studied by scientists, modelled by mathematicians, emulated by architects and immortalised by artists and writers.

Blow giant bubbles, mini-bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, chains of bubbles and bubble blankets. Mix the perfect bubble solution. Learn about the love-hate relationship between soap and water and the scientific phenomenon of surface tension. Observe the subtle colours of bubbles and discover how a bubble’s colour can reveal when it will pop. Make geometric bubble shapes and build soap film domes, roofs and bridges. You can also learn some tricks and games that you can play with bubbles. The full colour 48 page book guides you through 29 experiments.

for ages: 9+Order code: 665043

Bubble science

acs topic: Water and earth resources.acs relevance: Water as a resource is explored through a global water quality testing project. Water quality testing activities included.

In 2011 scientists, educators and students around the world united to conduct the largest experiment ever. The subject was water, our most precious natural resource, you can find out more about the experiment and global water quality at: water.chemistry2011.org. This kit provides you with the tools to conduct your own water quality experiments.

Learn how to use a pipette and build equipment like a water filter tower to clean dirty water. Experiment with water purification by evaporation and then test water quality using pH analysis. Grow cress seeds and find out how much water they need and what happens if the water is acidic. Learn how science can be used to give people around the world access to clean water. Includes a 20 page manual.

for ages: 8+Order code: 659288

global Water Quality

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Weather scienceacs topic: Weather and climate.acs relevance: investigate daily and seasonal changes in weather through simple observations and data collection.

Investigate the earth’s weather by performing experiments on wind, rain, storms, clouds, rainbows, temperature, evaporation, pressure and much more.Includes a 20 page manual.

for ages: 5+Order code: 606114

stars & Planetsacs topic: earth, moon and sun.acs relevance: Build a solar system model to develop an understanding of how the earth belongs to a system of planets orbiting the sun.

Explore space by building a solar system, making moon craters and constellations, launching rockets and testing to see which planets could support life.Includes a 20 page manual.

for ages: 5+Order code: 606916

eartH and sPace sciences

acs topic: Weather and climate, global systems.acs relevance: explore causes of weather and climate including explaining why different regions of the earth experience different seasonal conditions.

The state of Earth’s atmosphere affects us all, which explains why the weather is one of the most popular topics of conversation and scientific study. With 23 hands-on experiments, you can investigate specific weather phenomena as well as the climate system in general. Build a model of Earth and its atmosphere and then use it to conduct experiments that show how the global wind system works. Build a simple barometer, set up a rain gauge and track the temperature.

Trace air currents from the icy cold poles to the warm equator and back with a wisp of smoke. Model Earth’s heat reservoirs, thermals and global and local winds. Recreate ocean currents in a small basin of water. Simulate Earth’s rotation and revolution to learn how the sun affects the weather daily and seasonally. Learn about the climatic zones and the composition of the atmosphere. Experiment to see how carbon dioxide levels affect temperature. Explore the hydrological cycle to learn about humidity, clouds and precipitation. Includes a full colour 48 page manual.

for ages: 10+Order code: 665006

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acs topic: science method.acs relevance: a variety of investigative activities that highlight processes of science.

Become a science sleuth as you practice the science of forensics and learn about fingerprint detection and collection. Learn why our fingers leave prints, then collect fingerprints using ink or by dusting with black powder using a small bellows and lifting them with clear stickers. Find out why fingerprints are such reliable evidence in criminal investigations.

Design a fingerprint file card and fill it with fingerprints from your friends and family, then learn how the FBI classifies fingerprints. Once you have mastered fingerprinting, put your skills to the test by playing a detective game to find and match prints. Includes a 12 page fold-out guide.

for ages: 8+Order code: 658410

acs topic: science method.acs relevance: science inquiry skills are developed through exploration of dinosaurs.

Learn how fossils form, how palaeontologists excavate them and how dinosaur bones are pieced together to form complete skeletons then model the process of fossilisation by burying your dinosaur bones in layers of plaster “rock”.

Carefully excavate the bones from the plaster using the tools and techniques of palaeontologists. Finally, assemble the dinosaur bones into a complete skeleton.

Includes a 20 page guide.

for ages: 8+Order code: 630416

science inQuiry sKills

forensics fingerprint lab

dinosaur fossils

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cHemical sciences

acs topic: chemical changes.acs relevance: an introduction to chemical reactions.

Chemistry C500 takes you on an introductory tour of chemistry with 28 classic experiments. Learn about reactions between solids, liquids and gases. Discover the colourful effects of acids and bases. Perform astonishing “magic” tricks for your friends. Make fizzy and foamy reactions. Write messages with invisible ink. Investigate metals and salts in electrochemical experiments with a 9-volt battery (not included). Find out for yourself how chemistry goes far beyond textbooks and laboratories to explain occurrences that happen around us every day.

The 32 page, full colour experiment manual gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment and then clear explanations of what happened and why. This kit is ideal for children who are interested in chemistry but who are not yet ready for a more advanced chemistry set. It also serves as an excellent introduction to our other chemistry sets like the C1000, C2000 and C3000.

for ages: 10+Order code: 662318

chemistry c500

stepping into scienceacs topic: science method.acs relevance: science inquiry skills are developed through exploration of a range of activities using the senses to make observations and discuss findings.

Stepping into Science teaches science fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments while introducing children to the scientific method. Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 25 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air and water. Learn what plants need to grow, build a barometer, 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 movies work. Investigate air pressure, air flow, hovercraft, paper aeroplanes and suction. Write secret messages, float a paper clip, blow super bubbles, observe capillary action and learn about displacement. Build a soap-driven boat, mix oil and water, experiment with evaporation, paint with sugar and watch a balloon inflate itself. Includes a 48 page coloured guidebook.

for ages: 5+Order code: 602079

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acs topic: chemical reactions.acs relevance: investigate reversible and irreversible chemical and physical changes.

The CHEM C1000 will prepare you for a lifetime of fascination with chemistry through 125 diverse experiments. Start with an introduction to the field of chemistry and famous chemists then set up your lab space and learn how to safely handle the lab equipment and chemicals. Use litmus solution to learn about indicators and use invisible ink to write secret messages. Test inks from your coloured markers using chromatography to reveal their different colour components. Experiment with air pressure, surface tension and the physical properties of fluids. Experiment with two well-known metals: iron and copper. Investigate carbon dioxide. Dissolve metals with electro-chemical reactions. Explore water and its elements, saturated and unsaturated solutions and crystals. Split water into hydrogen and oxygen with electrolysis and form oxygen from hydrogen peroxide.

Experiment with soaps, detergents and emulsions of water and oil. Investigate chemistry in the kitchen by experimenting with sugar, honey, starch, eggs and proteins, fatty acids and calcium. Begin to build a strong foundation in chemistry with exposure to a broad range of chemical phenomena and hands-on laboratory experiences. This kit provides clear instructions for preparing and performing the experiments, offers safety advice, offers explanations for the observed occurrences and asks and answers questions about the results. Thorough safety precautions and instructions ensure safe experimentation. Quality equipment helps you make the most of your chemistry experiments. The 80 page, full colour experiment manual guides aspiring young chemists through each of the 125 experiments.

for ages: 10+Order code: 640118

cHem c1000 Beginner chemistry set

acs topic: chemical changes.acs relevance: a range of chemical reactions and physical changes including separation of mixtures activities.

Discover how fascinating the world is when you understand the remarkable reactions behind ordinary occurrences. CHEM C2000 includes everything in CHEM C1000 and more — with twice the tools and materials and more than three times the experiments. Most notably, this kit introduces you to the alcohol burner for experiments that require heat, greatly expanding the number of experiments you can conduct. Experiment with filtering and separating mixtures, combustion and electrochemical reactions and discover atoms and molecules. Learn how to work with indicators and stronger acids and bases. Explore elements and compounds, including the chemical and physical properties of water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen and carbon.

Inspect soaps and household cleaners then experiment with various foods from the kitchen to learn about sugars, fats and proteins. Investigate metals such as iron, copper and aluminium. Learn about how chemistry is used in environmental protection and industry. After working through the CHEM C2000 you will have experienced first-hand the most important topics in chemistry, creating an excellent foundation for later study of chemical equations and atomic structure. The 128 page, full colour manual guides aspiring young chemists through 250 experiments. The manual provides clear instructions for preparing and performing the experiments and explains the results. Thorough safety precautions and instructions ensure safe experimentation. Quality equipment helps you make the most of your chemistry experiments.

for ages: 11+Order code: 640125

cHem c2000intermediate chemistry set

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All Thames & Kosmos chemistry sets are safety tested and approved, offer thorough safety precautions, include professional quality lab equipment and come with full colour experiment manuals.

• Introduction to chemistry• Safety information• Setting up your work-space• Acids and bases• Salts and solutions• Elements and compounds• Solids, liquids and gases• Combustion• Air and air pressure• Air pollution• Our environment• Metals, oxidation and rust• Atoms and molecules

• History of chemistry• Crystal lattices• Chemical formulas• Ubiquitous elements• Oxygen• Hydrogen• Water• Solutions and saturation• Hydrogen peroxide• Atomic bonds• Orbitals and shells• Chlorine• Hydrochloric acid

• Bromine and iodine• Families of elements• The Periodic Table• Sulphur• Carbon dioxide• Mineral deposits• Baking soda and powder• Ammonia• Crystals and solutions• Chemical indicators• Separating mixtures• Chromatography• Electron transfer

• Electrolysis• Electrochemistry• Carbon• Fossil fuels• Alcohols• Oils, soaps and detergents• Sugars and starches• Monomers and polymers• Proteins• Waste disposal

acs topic: chemical reactions.acs relevance: a range of chemical reactions and physical changes including separation of mixtures activities.

The CHEM C3000 is the ultimate chemistry set and is a great preparation for high school chemistry. The kit includes all of the components from the CHEM C2000 plus dozens of additional tools and chemicals and 100 additional experiments for a total of more than 333 experiments (the count includes experiment steps).

The 192 page, full colour experiment manual is written at a more advanced level than the other CHEM kit manuals. You could call it a textbook, but the manual is too much fun to make that comparison. CHEM C3000 has a similar hands-on approach to teaching chemistry as our other CHEM kits but also teaches more advanced topics such as chemical equations, atomic structures and the periodic table. These concepts are critical to the continued study of chemistry.

for ages: 12+Order code: 640132

CHEM C3000 covers all of these topics and more:

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acs topic: chemical reactions and alternative energy.acs relevance: investigate how different forms of energy can be used to generate electricity. electrochemical cell reactions are also investigated.

It’s looking increasingly likely that electric vehicles will be the cars of the future. More specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEV’s) that are powered entirely by rechargeable chemical cells are starting to become practical and many major car manufacturers have BEV’s in development or on the road. The challenge in making BEV’s a viable transportation solution is the battery. Batteries must be easy to recharge, be able to hold enough charge to drive long distances and be more efficient than gasoline engines. Scientists and engineers around the world are tackling this battery challenge and major progress is being made.

In this kit, you can build and experiment with a new type of environmentally friendly battery (“fuel cell”). The battery in the kit is a metal-air electrochemical cell which is ideal for demonstrating battery technology because it does not use harmful chemicals instead it uses magnesium plates, salt water and atmospheric oxygen to generate electricity. Eco-friendly magnesium can be safely harvested from sea water. Build 20 different models and power them with this special battery. Experiment with different concentrations of salt to see how long your battery can run. Learn about electrochemistry and battery technology. One metal plate lasts as much as six times longer than a regular AA battery (six plates included).Full colour 64 page experiment manual and 91 building pieces.

for ages: 10+Order code: 620615

eco-Battery Vehiclesthe future of electric cars

acs topic: chemical reactions.acs relevance: a range of chemical reactions that is suitable for engaging demonstrations.

Amaze your audience with awesome chemistry demonstrations! Rehearse and perform a science show to entertain your friends and family and teach them some science in the process. The experiments in this kit have been carefully selected and scripted to create exciting performances. This chemistry set contains the lab equipment, materials and chemicals you need to put on your own science show.The experiments are divided into five shows:• In the elemental show, you’ll crush a soda can with water and heat, move particles with your ‘magic wand’, produce a fabric that doesn’t burn, make coloured flames using different chemicals and craft a blazing witch’s breath.• In the water show, you will defy gravity with water, make water vanish into thin air, bend a spoon and a stream of water, repel water with your fingertips and make a fire-resistant balloon.

• The carbon dioxide show gives you a stage to make a self-inflating balloon and a self-destructing bottle and command soap bubbles to rest on an invisible pond.• In the candle show, you will light a candle with water, light a candle remotely and magically extinguish candles in four ways.• For encores, you can watch mystical glowing black snakes grow from a pile of powder, turn red “fruit punch” into purple “grape juice,” make sparkling fireworks from an orange and turn “milk” into a solid and back into a liquid again. The 64 page, full colour comic-book style manual guides you through the preparation and performance of 25 shows. The manual instructs you how to conduct each experiment, explains what is happening scientifically and gives you stage directions for executing it smoothly and safely like a professional. Special cue cards are also included to help you remember your lines and each experiment’s procedure.

for ages: 12+Order code: 642419

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spectacular sciencedo-it-yourself science show

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acs topic: materials.acs relevance: investigate how some natural and processed materials can be used.

Follow your nose on a fragrant journey through the science, history and art of making perfumes. Experiment with countless fragrance combinations on your way to becoming a master perfumer. Start by learning about how your nose and brain work together to perceive smells. Next, play some games with scents to train your nose. After a look at the history of fragrances and the current theories behind perfume design, you will be ready to start making your own perfumes. This kit is a complete perfumer’s laboratory, it includes eight perfume oils, finishing solution, decorative flacons and important tools of the trade.

The perfume oils in this kit were developed humanely, without animal testing, they are the same as those in high-quality designer perfumes. The 32 page, full colour book covers the biology of smell, the chemistry of scents, the fine fragrance industry and the history of perfumes. Features:• explore the physiology of smell• play games with smell and taste• discover the history of perfumes• extract fragrances from plants• design your own fragrances• make special scented crafts

for ages: 10+Order code: 646517

Perfume sciencethe art of making scents

acs topic: materials.acs relevance: investigate how some natural and processed materials can be used.

Experience the beautiful side of biology and chemistry with this unique collection of experiments. Learn how to care for your skin, hair and nails so they are healthy and radiant. Start by building a foundation in basic dermatology and then learn about the chemistry of oils, gels and lotions. Next, mix your own personalised beauty formulas from the cosmetic bases in the kit and natural ingredients from your local market. Finally, learn how to apply your creations to your body, face, lips and eyes. You’ll also learn the hygiene and safety necessary for skin care. The kit includes eleven different cosmetics base substances to make personalised makeup, lip gloss, body lotion, face cream and shower gel.

These are real cosmetic-grade substances that are safe, clean and hypoallergenic. The cosmetics are made in Europe by a company that manufactures high-quality commercial cosmetics. The cosmetics have been developed humanely and without animal testing.

The 32 page, full colour book guides you through the science and history of cosmetics and gives dozens of beauty recipes and techniques.features:• mix your own personalised cosmetics• experiment with healthy, all natural beauty recipes• discover what cosmetics are made of• study the biology of skin, hair and nails

for ages: 12+Order code: 642915

creative cosmeticsthe science of skin care

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acs topic: Physical changes.acs relevance: investigate changes of state through crystal growing activities.

Grow dozens of dazzling crystals and conduct 15 illuminating experiments with this classic science kit. Experiment with four chemically different crystals each with different properties, including potassium alum crystals that form regular octahedrons, rapidly growing sodium sulphate crystals, long needle-shaped sodium acetate crystals and plaster which is made from gypsum crystals. Mould fun plaster shapes, including stars, lightning bolts, dolphins and pyramids and grow layers of crystals on them. Use dyes to form coloured crystals and mix the dyes to grow a rainbow of custom coloured crystals. Mold your own geode — a hollow rock with crystals growing inside — and create a beautiful crystal cavern inside.

Experiment with growing crystals rapidly and slowly and observe how that affects the crystal structures. See if you can grow one giant crystal and many small crystals on the surface of a rock and display your crystals in a clear treasure chest with a locking lid. Measure how the crystallisation of solids out of a solution and the dissolution of crystals back into solution, affect the temperature of the solution. Learn about the energy of crystallisation. Investigate solutions, crystallisation and the chemistry of crystal growing. Learn about the structures and geometries of different crystal shapes. This kit is thoroughly tested and safe: Over one million units of this kit have sold worldwide. A full colour 32 page experiment manual guides your experiments in crystal chemistry and Earth science.

for ages: 12+Order code: 643522

crystal growingcrystal experiments & crafts

acs topic: materials.acs relevance: concepts of nature and purpose of materials are explored through the context of recycling, water resources and sustainability.

Recycle your scrap paper, old newspapers and tissue paper into beautiful hand-crafted paper. Start with a slurry of paper pulp, drain it in the sieve tray, then press it flat with a special tool.

Experiment with different paper fibres and add pigment tablets to change the colour of your paper. Learn why recycling used materials into new ones is a crucial and growing practice around the world. With a 12 page coloured guide.

for ages: 8+Order code: 659066

recycled Paper Press

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acs topic: living things.acs relevance: explore how the needs of living things are met through studies in plant science.

Budding botanists will love getting their hands dirty in this unique biological science experiment kit. Learn about plants and seeds by conducting experiments in a specially designed botanical laboratory with greenhouse domes. Assemble the domed greenhouses, complete with thermometers and ventilation. Construct an automatic watering system to keep your plants from getting too thirsty. Grow cress and zinnia flowers and learn how each plant has different needs. Note beans have been removed from this kit to comply with Australian Quarantine requirements. Experiment with plant cells and capillary action. Learn how roots work to transport water and nutrients throughout a plant.

Discover how leaves sweat and conduct experiments that demonstrate how plants need water, light and heat to grow. See why grass grows back after it is cut and how cuttings can grow roots. Grow a flower garden and germinate fruit and vegetable plants from the seeds in your kitchen. Make tiny plaster bugs to decorate your garden. Collect seeds with your socks and grow a funny grass head. Learn how to force budded branches to bloom in winter and even make leaf and bark rubbings. With a 48 page, full colour illustrated guidebook, this kit teaches botany fundamentals with step-by-step instructions for the hands-on experiments as well as growing information for many common plants.

for ages: 5+Order code: 635022

Botany: experimental greenhouse

acs topic: Heredity and dna.acs relevance: Basic aspects of genetics, heredity and dna suitable for younger age readers.

Head into the lab for an in-depth investigation of genetics, the branch of biology focused on heredity and variation in organisms and DNA, the acid that holds the blueprints for life. See genetic material with your own eyes as you isolate the DNA from a tomato in a test tube. Investigate inheritance and learn how traits are passed down from parents to children. Learn about dominant and recessive genes and play inheritance games to determine how traits will be expressed.

Learn about the biology of reproduction, the components of cells and how chromosomes are combined and copied. Assemble a model to see the elegant double-stranded helical structure of DNA, then crack the genetic code and find out how the different parts, called nucleotides, fit together. Analyse DNA evidence to identify suspects and solve a crime. Breed your own bacteria colony to experiment with survival of the fittest and read about how mutation affects genes and how scientists clone plants and animals in the full colour 48 page manual.

for ages: 10+Order code: 665002

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ACS Topic: Living Things and Classifications.acs relevance: learn about the structures and features of living things through microscope investigations.

Embark on a guided journey through the microscopic world, reveal its hidden creatures and unseen structures with the TK2 Scope. The metal and plastic microscope provides 40, 100 and 400 times magnification. First, learn how to use the microscope and all of its parts. Next you will become familiar with your scope by examining some prepared slides and learn how to prepare slides. Now, you are ready to take off on a guided investigation of plant and animal specimens that you gather and prepare yourself. This kit gives you the tools, knowledge and skills you need to view virtually any specimen you can find.

The microscope has two battery-powered LED light sources that illuminate large or opaque objects from above and thinly sliced or translucent specimens from below. Batteries are not included.The durable and powerful microscope will give years of use and has:• a 10 times ocular lens• 4, 10 and 40 times objective lenses• an aperture wheel.• professional quality optical glass lenses• over 20 tools and accessories The full colour 48 page manual guides you through set-up, usage and dozens of fascinating observations of biological specimens.

for ages: 8+Order code: 636815

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tK2 scopemicroscope & Biology Kit

acs topic: Organ systems.acs relevance: a very basic approach to human body systems suitable for younger age readers.

Learn about the human body by doing experiments with your five senses that show you how your body works. By exploring the external aspects of your body with hands-on experiments, you can learn a lot about the inside anatomy of the body. Examine your fingerprints to learn how you are unique. Build a stethoscope and listen to your heartbeat to learn how your heart pumps blood and listen to your gurgling tummy to learn how your stomach works. With the stethoscope, you can investigate how your ears hear with a listening game and a sound memory experiment. Test your lung capacity to learn about how your lungs work. Examine your diet and your digestive functions to learn how your body processes nutrients to give you the energy to do more experiments!

Try a blindfolded exercise to find out about hand-eye coordination. Take a tickle test to learn about your skin and sensory receptors. Monitor your pulse to learn about your circulatory system. Follow your nose in a smell memory game to learn about your sense of smell. Take a blindfolded taste test to learn about your tongue. Try some balancing exercises to explore your muscles and bones. Discover how your ears play a role in your balance. Construct a magic telescope, spin an optical illusion top and hold a staring contest to see how your eyes work. Relate your experiments back to human body systems, including the internal organs, skeleton, muscles and the circulatory system, with clear and accurate anatomical illustrations. With a 48 page, full colour illustrated guidebook, this kit teaches human biology fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments.

for ages: 5+Order code: 602093

the Human Body

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Australian Curriculum Strand: Physical SciencesElectricity and Magnetism Electric Circuits 097 6 2Electronics Learning Circuits Electric Circuits 097 6 2Solar Power Electric Circuits Alternative Energies 080, 219, 097 5, 6, 8 3Solar Power Plus + Electric Circuits Alternative Energies 080, 219, 097 5, 6, 8 3Motors and Generators Energy Forms 097, 155, 219 6, 8 4Stirling Engine Energy Forms Alternative Energies 049, 155, 219 3, 6, 8 4Power House Energy Transfer Alternative Energies 155, 219 6, 8 5Air + Water Power Forces and Machines 117, 219 6, 7 5Physics Discovery Forces and Machines 117, 155 7, 8 6Physics Force and Pressure Forces and Machines 117 7 6Physics Pro Forces and Machines 117 7 7Physics Simple Machines Forces and Machines 117 7 8Physics Workshop Forces and Machines 117, 155, 219 6, 7, 8 7Physics and Forces Forces and Moving 033 2 8Remote-Control Machines Forces and Machines 097, 117 6, 7 8Solar Mechanics Forces and Machines Alternative Energies 117, 219 6, 7 9Hydropower Forces and Machines Alternative Energies 219, 222 6, 7 9Physics Solar Workshop Forces and Machines Alternative Energies 219 6 10Solar Cooking Science Heat Alternative Energies 049, 080, 219 3, 5, 6 10Fuel Cell X7 Forces and Machines Alternative Energies 155, 182, 190, 219, 229 6, 8, 9, 10 11Fuel Cell 10 Forces and Machines Alternative Energies 155, 182, 190, 219, 229 6, 8, 9, 10 12Wind Power 2.0 Forces and Machines Alternative Energies 117, 219 6, 7 13Introduction to Engineering Forces and Moving 033 F, 2 14Magnetic Science Forces and Moving 076 4 15Optical Science Light and Sound 020, 080 1, 5 15

Australian Curriculum Strand: Earth and Space SciencesBubble Science Water 032 2 16Global Water Quality Water Earth Resources 116, 222 7 16Weather Science Weather and Climate 004, 019 F, 1 17Climate and Weather Weather and Climate Global Systems 115, 189 7, 10 17Stars and Planets Earth Moon Sun 078 5 17

Australian Curriculum Strand: Science Inquiry SkillsForensics Fingerprint Lab Science Method ACSIS 4, 5, 6, 7 18Dinosaur Fossils Science Method ACSIS F, 1, 2, 3 18Stepping into Science Science Method ACSIS F, 2 19

Australian Curriculum Strand: Chemical SciencesChemistry C500 Chemical Changes 077 5 19Chem C1000 Chemical Changes 077, 095 5, 6 20Chem C2000 Chemical Changes 113 7 20Chem C3000 Chemical Reactions 113, 225 7, 8 21Eco-Battery Vehicles Chemical Reactions Alternative Energies 095, 097, 219 6 22Spectacular Science Chemical Reactions 178, 225 8, 9 22Creative Cosmetics Materials 074 4 23Perfume Science Materials 074 4 23Recycled Paper Press Materials 031, 032, 116 2, 7 24Crystal Growing Physical Changes 046 3 24

Australian Curriculum Strand: Biological SciencesGenetics and DNA Heredity and DNA 184 10 25Botany: Experimental Greenhouse Living Things 002, 017, 211, 044 F, 1, 3, 4 25TK2 Scope Living Things Classification 111, 044, 043, 094 3, 4, 6, 7 26The Human Body Organ Systems 175 9 26

Australian Curriculum Strand: Science as a Human EndeavourMilestones in Science Science History ACSHE All years 28

indexAir + Water Power 5Botany: Experimental Greenhouse 25Bubble Science 16Chemistry C500 19 Chem C1000 20Chem C2000 20Chem C3000 21Climate and Weather 17Creative Cosmetics 23Crystal Growing 24Dinosaur Fossils 18Eco-Battery Vehicles 22Electricity and Magnetism 2Electronics Learning Circuits 2Forensics Fingerprint Lab 18

Fuel Cell X7 11 Fuel Cell 10 12Genetics and DNA 25Global Water Quality 16Hydropower 9Introduction to Engineering 14Magnetic Science 15Milestones in Science 28Motors and Generators 4Optical Science 15Perfume Science 23Physics and Forces 8Physics Discovery 6Physics Force and Pressure 6 Physics Pro 7 Physics Simple Machines 8 Physics Solar Workshop 10

Physics Workshop 7Power House 5Recycled Paper Press 24Remote-Control Machines 8Solar Cooking Science 10Solar Mechanics 9Solar Power 3Solar Power Plus + 3Spectacular Science 22Stars and Planets 17Stepping into Science 19Stirling Engine 4The Human Body 26TK2 Scope 26Weather Science 17Wind Power 2.0 13

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acs topic: science History.acs relevance: learn about the nature and development of science through some key historical experiments and inventions.

Embark on an active research expedition through the history of science and technology. Learn about famous scientists and inventors, like Archimedes, Copernicus, Einstein, Watt and Darwin, as you reproduce their ground-breaking experiments. Read about each scientist and their times, what they did and how they did it and then see it yourself firsthand! From the Stone Age to modern times, the history of science comes to life in front of you in this tangible, hands-on format. This comprehensive kit covers the accomplishments of over 140 scientists and numerous civilisations. Dive into the clever book-shaped box and immerse yourself in the studies that enthralled the brightest scientific minds that ever lived. As you conduct experiments with more than 94 parts your work-space will quickly resemble the labs of these legendary scientists.

Young historians and scientists alike will be captivated by this overview of the history of science. The 96 page, full colour experiment book contains a wealth of interesting historical information, giving context to the scientists and their work. The book is designed to resemble a scientist’s lab journal from the past and covers the history of science in these nine chapters:• Light, Colours and Sound• Heat, Steam and Engines• Magnetism and Electricity• Communication and Microelectronics• Forces• Life• Atoms and Molecules• Stars and Planets• The Periodic Table

for ages: 10+Order code: 625719

milestones in scienceThe 100 Most Significant Experiments and discoveries of all time

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Inside the back cover is an index plus a guide on how we feel these Thames and Kosmos science kits relate to the new national Australian Curriculum Science (ACS). To aid teachers and home educators we have included the relevant Australian curriculum topic, strand and year(s) along with a brief description of the product’s relevance. Note: no kit in itself covers everything in a curriculum topic.More Thames and Kosmos science kits can be found our website plus kits from other suppliers like Science Wiz and Kidwind including:

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ScienceWiz Capacitor Car ScienceWiz Chemistry & Chem PlusScienceWiz Chess ScienceWiz Cool Circuits ScienceWiz DNAScienceWiz Dominos ScienceWiz Energy

ScienceWiz ElectricityScienceWiz Inventions ScienceWiz Light ScienceWiz Magnetism ScienceWiz PhysicsScienceWiz RocksScienceWiz Super Crystals

KidWind Advanced Wind TurbineKidWind Adv’d. Wind Experiment KitKidWind Basic Wind Experiment KitKidWind Battery Charging Kit KidWind Firefly KidWind GenPack KidWind Mini Wind Turbine

KidWind Science Fair Wind ProjectKidWind Solar Thermal ExplorationKidWind Solar BoatKidWind Solar CarKidWind Solar PanelKidWind Sun Angle Science KitKidWind Wind Turbine Hub

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Kit name Order code Page Price notesAir + Water Power 555001 5 $47.00Botany: Experimental Greenhouse 635022 25 $38.00Bubble Science 665043 16 $36.00Chem C1000 640118 20 $67.00Chem C2000 640125 20 $165.00Chem C3000 640132 21 $288.00Chemistry C500 662318 19 $35.00Climate and Weather 665006 17 $36.00Creative Cosmetics 642915 23 $39.00Crystal Growing 643522 24 $38.00Dinosaur Fossils 630416 18 $14.00Eco-Battery Vehicles 620615 22 $67.00Electricity and Magnetism 620417 2 $51.00Electronics Learning Circuits 615819 2 $46.00Forensics Fingerprint Lab 658410 18 $14.00Fuel Cell 10 620318 12 $195.00Fuel Cell X7 628777 11 $134.00Genetics and DNA 665002 25 $37.00Global Water Quality 659288 16 $14.00Hydropower 624811 9 $51.00Introduction to Engineering 602086 14 $38.00Magnetic Science 665050 15 $34.00Milestones in Science 625719 28 $94.00Motors and Generators 665036 4 $34.00Optical Science 665005 15 $36.00Perfume Science 646517 23 $62.00Physics and Forces 602123 8 $17.00Physics Discovery 665067 6 $34.00Physics Force and Pressure 659271 6 $14.00Physics Pro 625313 7 $93.00Physics Simple Machines 700001 8 $14.00Physics Solar Workshop 623715 10 $67.00Physics Workshop 625412 7 $57.00Power House 625825 5 $103.00Recycled Paper Press 659066 24 $14.00Remote-Control Machines 555004 8 $82.00Solar Cooking Science 659226 10 $14.00Solar Mechanics 665068 9 $35.00Solar Power 555006 3 $51.00Solar Power Plus + 555007 3 $93.00Spectacular Science 642419 22 $93.00Stars and Planets 606916 17 $17.00Stepping into Science 602079 19 $38.00Stirling Engine 620325 4 $220.00The Human Body 602093 26 $38.00TK2 Scope 636815 26 $129.00Weather Science 606114 17 $17.00Wind Power 2.0 555002 13 $47.00

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