Renewable Energy Kit

Code: S50136

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

The Renewable Energy Kit demonstrates the production of electricity using solar, water and wind power - all renewable sources of energy. Relevant to the Science and Geography National Curriculum for KS2 and above. The kit is large enough for whole class demonstration.

It is can be quickly assembled and is easy to use and demonstrate.

The kit comes with four dials, a meter, a siren, flashing lights, and moving cogs to demonstrate possible effects of power generation. 

In the classroom the teacher can use a fan or light source to replicate the wind and/or sun. In addition to demonstrating the generation of electricity using renewable sources, teachers can use the kit to discuss the environmental issues associated with these forms of energy production.

 

 

 

Heart Collection

Code: B20497

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

Box size: 70 x 44 x 18 cm

Contains:

Heart model -  splits in half to reveal the ventricles, atriums, valves, veins and aorta. Life size.

Heart wall hanging - a colourful, hands-on resource that will stimulate interest, attract the attention of the class and create part of an eye-catching wall display.

Includes: full set of labels, detachable heart chambers, fabric arrows and teacher's notes.

Stethoscope

Pulse meters - easy to use. For monitoring heart rate and oxygen levels

 

Polydron Engineer Set

Code: S50137

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

Format: Equipment

Box size: 48 x 39 x 20 cm

This construction set allows children to investigate engineering principles and the workings of simple machines. Models of gear boxes, fairground rides, cable cars, cranes and engines can be constructed, enhanced, or encourage children to come up with their own designs.

 

 

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Code: A00398

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 0 - 1

Description

Box size: 44 x 71 x 31 cm

Have a Teddy Bear's Picnic! Lots of cups, plates, bowls and cutlery, made from different materials and ideal for counting and sorting, a picnic cloth and soft toy bears.

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Dear Zoo (Story Box)

Code: A00405

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 0 - 1

Description

Format: Play items

Box size:

Notes: A collection of hand puppets, finger puppets and soft toys featured in the book Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. Retell the story, identify, describe and sort the animals, research other pets with the books provided. Created to encourage engagement, discussion and interaction. 

 

Forces

Code: S50134

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

Format: Equipment

Box size:

Notes: Investigate forces and motion with this practical set of equipment. The ramps come with different textured surfaces and can be set at different heights allowing investigation and enquiry into speed and friction. Use the Newton meters to measure force and set up the pulleys and rope to discover how heavy loads can be lifted.

 

Log-Box Data Loggers

Code: S50139

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 1 - 2

Description

Format: Equipment

Box Size: 48 x 39 x 20 cm

Notes: 3 easy to use data logger devices featuring built in temperature, light and sound sensors and a pulse meter. Recordings can be viewed on the screen or the logger can be connected via Bluetooth to an app where the data can be viewed as a graph, bar chart of table formats. Each device is rechargeable via USB and comes with an external temperature probe and set of teacher notes.

 

Polydron Bridges Set

Code: S50138

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

Format: Equipment

Box size: 25.5 x 39.5 x 15.5 cm

Using this construction set and work cards, children can build and test truss, suspension, cantilever, drawbridge, cablestay and bascule bridge designs, one at a time.

The teacher’s guide explains the principles and has ideas to encourage the children to experiment with their own designs.