Mad Professor's Workshop

Code: S50114

Type: Visual Resource

Media:

    Key Stages: 1 - 2

    Description

    Format: play items
    Theme: Science; English
    Box size: 44x71x23 cm
    Notes:

    Bird Camera - Motion Activated

    Code: S50116

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stages: 1 - 2

    Description

    Format: equipment

    Theme: Birds

    Box size: 21 x 39 x 15 cm

    Notes: This camera is ideal for capturing photo or video images of the birds and other wildlife that visit your school grounds. The camera is activated by motion or can be used in time lapse mode. Images can be viewed on a computer or television.

     

    Lego - WeDo Set

    Code: S50117

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stage: 2

    Description

    Format: Equipment
    Theme:
    Box size: 44 x 48 x 30 cm
    Notes: For ages 7yrs+.

    Helps develop:
    • Programming, using software, designing and creating a working model
    • Using software to acquire information
    • Using feedback to adjust a programming system output
    • Working with simple machines, gears, levers, pulleys, transmission of motion
    • Measuring time and distance
    • Narrative and investigative writing, storytelling, explaining, interviewing, interpreting

    Box contains:
     

    • WeDo Software and activities CD
    • WeDo Construction set – over 150 bricks, including a motor, motion and tilt sensors and a LEGO® USB hub.
    • WeDo Resource set – over 300 bricks which, combined with the above, allows the building of a car, Ferris wheel, house and crane.

     

    Lego Mindstorms EV3

    Code: S50118

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stage: 2

    Description

    Format: equipment

    Box size: 39 x 48 x 20cm

    Notes: Combine the versatility of the LEGO building system and advanced technology to unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set. Create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. Follow the step-by-step 3D building instructions to create TRACK3R, R3PTAR, SPIK3R, EV3RSTORM and GRIPP3R and bring them to life with an easy, intuitive and icon-based programming interface. Grab the enclosed remote control and take on challenging ready-made missions or download the free app and command your robot using your smart device.



    Contains:

    • Intelligent EV3 Brick with powerful ARM9 processor, USB port for WiFi and Internet connectivity, Micro SD card reader, back-lit buttons and 4 motor ports
    • 3 interactive servo motors, remote control, colour sensor, touch sensor, infrared sensor and 550+ LEGO® Technic elements – everything you need to create amazing robots!
    • Intuitive software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming interface.
    • remote control or download the free app for your smart device
    • Building instructions for 1 robot included. Download 4 more building instructions plus bonus building instructions at LEGO.com/mindstorms

     

    Logiblocs

    Code: S50119

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stage: 2

    Description

    Format: Equipment

    Theme: Electricity, programming

    Box size: 39 x 48 x 20 cm

    Notes: Logiblocs are colour coded transparent plastic blocks with electronics inside that can be plugged together to build control systems and gadgets by young inventors.

    This box contains:

    Super Inventor set

    Plug the logiblocs together to create circuits and learn a bit of programming at the same time. Create systems controlled by light and sound. Build metal, water, voice and lie detectors. Design space ships and automatic systems.

    Logirobot

    A multi talented little robot that one moment can be remotely controlled to move swiftly across the floor, the next it can be mounted in a docking station to become a lifter or dragger. Alternatively add sensors so that it reacts to light or objects it encounters or lines on the floor. It can even draw pictures with its pen holder adaptor.

    Combine both sets together to increase their power and flexibility

     

    Curlew

    Code: B20153

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stage: 2

    Description

    Format: Specimen(s)

    Box size: 46 x 26 x 43 cm

    Notes: These large wading birds nest on moorland. They spend the winter on estuaries. Curlews have seen over a 50% drop in their numbers over the last 5 years and are now on the red list as needing the highest conservation priority.

     

     

    Roman Mosaic Maker

    Code: H40035

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stages: 2 - 3

    Description

    Format: model
    Theme: Romans 
    Box size: 30 x 34 x 38 cm
    Notes: Model of a Roman mosaic maker in his workshop.

     

    Roman Villa

    Code: H40040

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stages: 2 - 3

    Description

    Format: model
    Theme: house; Romans
    Box size: 50x71x20 cm
    Notes: Model of a Roman villa with cutaway areas revealing the interiors. Model you receive may be slightly different to the one shown.

     

    Tudors: Kitchen

    Code: H40074

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stages: 2 - 3

    Description

    Format: model
    Theme: house
    Box size: 60 x 50 x 31cm
    Notes: Detailed model of a Tudor cook at work. Shows ovens, spit and typical foods.

     

    Viking Peasant Woman

    Code: H40277

    Type: Visual Resource

    Key Stages: 2 - 3

    Description

    Format: model
    Theme: Vikings 
    Box size: 28x40x21 cm
    Notes: