From the Large Hadron Collider rap to the sins of Isaac Newton The Science Magpie is a compelling collection of scientific curiosities. Expand your knowledge as you view the history of the Earth on the face of a clock tremble at the power of the Richter scale & learn how to measure the speed of light in your kitchen. Skip through time with Darwins note on the pros & cons of marriage take part in an 1858 Cambridge exam meet the African schoolboy with a scientific puzzle named after him & much more. ...

A revolutionary workout! Using hand rotation spin the internal gyro & challenge yourself & others to achieve the highest revolutions per minute. Use it to discover more about forces & motion (physical processes) part of the KS2 & KS3 science curriculum. Pull the red cord to spin the gyroscope inside the ball. Rotating the ball in your hands increases the rotation of the gyroscope. The digital counter measures the speed of the gyroscope & displays the number of revolutions per minute. Box contains: Gyroscopic exercise ball built in rev counter 2x LR41 1.5V batteries included pull string full instructions for use (
Includes: science information sheet) Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
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A constellation sensation! Create a starry night sky in your room & project the constellations onto your walls & ceiling. Travel through the stars with your imagination learning astronomical facts as you get there. This planetarium kit helps reinforce learning about the solar system & beyond" part of the KS 3 science curriculum. Low-voltage model is safe & decorative perfect for home use. Learn about astronomy & find your place in the universe. Mini planetarium body made from printed card with rigid st&. Find out about star signs & then find them outdoors at night Box
Includes:: Night sky domes of northern & southern hemispheres lamp with switch 4 x dome supports strips of adhesive tape detailed instructions including star charts of both hemispheres. Also required but not included: 4 x AA batteries & a fine point pencil or small nail. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts."
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Build a motorized dinosaur that chomps while it rolls.

Includes:: motor gears axels & wheels which are secured

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Its out of this world! Build a glow in the dark model of our solar system & learn about astronomy with this terrific gift set. The result is an inspirational model for display on your desktop a modern take of an original 18th century solar system model. This kit can be used to explore The Earth & Beyond" part of the KS2 science curriculum. Box
Includes:: A 30cm kit including the Sun & eight planets set on moveable arms glow in the dark paints & bonus wall chart. Parts snap together so theres no need for glue! Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts."
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Amaze your friends & family as you make the UFO fly around you without using any electricity or powered assistance! The accompanying DVD shows you how to fly the UFO so that you can challenge your friends & family to guess how it works. My Mystery UFO exhibits scientific principles of forces part of the KS1 & KS2 science curriculum. Completely silent to operate requires no batteries or remote control The secret to this illusion is inside so only you know how to operate the UFO Give it to your friends & family & see if they can make it fly

Includes:: full training DVD with tips & tricks to help you become an expert UFO pilot Box contains: My Mystery UFO training tips & tricks full instructions for use (
Includes: science museum info sheet) Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.


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Mould your alien out of the Science Putty & it will seem as solid as a statue but when you look away you will find it slowly melts into a puddle. Thats because Science Putty is a Non-Newtonian fluid that acts like a solid when you mould with it but becomes more liquid when you stop handling it. Contents include: 1 x 60g Science Putty 5 x extendable bendy straws 3 x small eyes 1 x large eye 3 x antennas 2 x mouths 2 x feet 2 x hands 5 x connectors Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. ...

Stomp on to the jump-on-pump & watch as the Rocket Copter takes off to the skies powered by the displaced air from the pump. The rocket flies quickly to its maximum height before turning around & spinning slowly to the ground due to the copter blade attached. Rocket copters are a great way to explore forces as part of the KS1 KS2 & KS3 science curriculum. Experiment with different angles of flight how does this effect height distance flown & time in the air? How is the maximum flight affected when the copter blades are on the rockets? How much longer is the flight? Box contains: Tripod base unit with launcher tube air hose with jump-on pump 3 Rocket Copters with detachable copter blades & full instructions for use (
Includes: Science Museum info sheet). Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
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This multi-coloured neon sand will never get wet &8211; even under water! This sand has been treated with silicon vapour giving it non-polar properties so it cannot bond with water & will never get wet. This sand is non-toxic & harmless &8211; making it a great gift for children. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. ...

Sun-asuarus! Explore the science of solar power with this awesome walking robot kit. Build the kit using the enclosed solar panel & parts. Then customise your robot with recycled materials from around the house. Use this kit to explore electricity & circuits part of the KS 1 2 & 3 National curriculum. Build your own solar-powered walking robot Use household materials to make the robot your own See green power in action Experiment with solar cells & your own designs Box contains: 1 x solar panel with wires 1 x solar panel holder plate 1 x support arm 1 x gear case body with motor & cams installed 2 x arms 2 x leg links 2 x legs 2 x feet 2 x terminal caps 2 x body template support clips washer screws screws double sided adhesive foam detailed instructions. Also required but not included: A small crosshead screwdriver an empty paper cup & 2 forks. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. ...