Science & Fieldwork Equipment
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Science equipment available:
These can be borrowed from here...
Fieldwork equipment available:
These can be borrowed from here... |
Science Equipment
The Body/Ourselves
We hold a range of scale 3D models of the main body parts. These include:
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Organ body tunic
The tunic has a 3D rib cage with 9 attachable velcro backed organs
and labels. |
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Skeleton
tunic
This tunic has velcro-backed bones and labels. |
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Bag of bones
20 large embroidered bones attach to the fabric backdrop
to create a child size skeleton. |
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Mini torso
Approximately one third life size, this sexless torso model can be
taken apart to show the position and size of organs including liver, kidneys,
heart, lungs, intestines and stomach. (height 54cm) |
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Large skeleton with stand |
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Human joints
Miniature joint models made in plastic and fully articulated. Knee,
shoulder, elbow and hip joints 15cm approx.
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Developmental model of the lower and upper jaw
Four life size models on a stand demonstrating the developmental
stages from a new born baby to adult dentition |
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Dental hygiene set (with brush)
A model of upper and lower teeth and gums which is 3 times larger
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Articulated skeleton
Scale 1:3 model, articulated at the main joints with stand.
Anatomical model
Scale 1:3 model comprising articulated skeleton and organs.
Anatomical model
Scale 1:5 model comprising articulated skeleton, organs and outer
body form.
Skeleton
Miniature skeletons. 80cm approx.
Lower jaw
Large 35cm model demonstrating the detailed construction of the lower
jaw
Lower Jaw
Left half of a juvenile jaw in six parts, enlarged about three times,
mounted on a stand. Shows the structure of the canine and molar teeth.
Giant child’s jaw
A 3½ times enlarged left half of the lower jaw of an 11 year
old child. The jaw features four removable teeth and is cut away to expose
the roots of the teeth and the nerves and blood vessels that supply them.
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Heart
Natural size heart model with stand, dissectible into 2 parts. |
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Heart
Natural size heart which folds open to expose chambers and valves. |
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Eye
A six part model of the human eye enlarged about 3 times and mounted
on a stand. |
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Eye
A model of the lower part of the human eye. |
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Ear
Life size model of the human ear mounted on a back board |
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Foam Models
Simple dissectible foam models. dimension 26x26cm approx.
Ear
Tooth
Digestive system
Eye
Toddlers teeth
Stethoscope
Plants
We have a small collection of flower models which demonstrate the structure
of plants including:
Plant in a pocket
Embroidered plant showing stamen, stigma and roots. The set includes
8 attachable plant parts and 8 labels. Size 23x40cm.
Flower model
This model demonstrates flower structure and pollination and fertilisation.
Dimensions 61x46x5cm
Earth and Space
Our series of globes, maps and solar system models help support classroom
discussion and include:
Helios planetarium
A model of the planetary system together with a star dome. On a circular
base, the model planets revolve at their correct relative speeds around
a central Sun, and the Moon revolves around the Earth. (diameter 38cm.
battery operated)
Orbit orrery
With the hand operated model of the solar system the planets as far as Saturn can be
made to rotate round the Sun on wire supports and the Moon rotates round
the Earth.
Inflatable globes
Both physical and political mapping, 40cm and 50cm diameter globes are available.
Sound, Light and Electricity
We have a range of equipment for experimentation which includes:
Colour pyramid
A tetrahedral pyramid demonstrating the principles of colour mixing.
Mirror set
Mounted glass mirrors used to demonstrate the principles of reflection.
Prism sets
Boxed set of 7 acrylic prisms
Exposure meter
Photographic exposure meter.
Magnifiers
Handheld with magnification
70mm x6
48mm x6
Handheld with magnification x2 and x4
60mm x1
90mm x1
Bar Magnets
Sound level indicators
Water
A trunk of interesting and fun activities which explore different scientific
aspects of water (KS2).
Fieldwork Equipment
Fieldwork
Our Geography and Fieldwork resource provides equipment for loan to
enable schools to undertake a variety of studies. Equipment available
includes:
Trundle wheels
Wooden trundle wheel of 1metre circumference with 1cm graduations
and audible clicks every metre for easy counting.
Soil augers
Metal screw type auger with wooden handle for taking soil samples.
(overall length 58cm, screw 21cm).
Ranging poles
2m poles with tapered metal point and alternate 50cm red and white bands.
Clinometers
Trigger action for measuring angles of elevation of tall objects and to check angles
of inclination.
Compasses
Liquid dampened transparent compass capsule with scales and grid
lines.
Osmiroid thermosticks
This durable thermometer without mercury or glass has a sensitive
and easy to read rotary scale with transparent plastic cover. Can be
used indoors or out, in soil or floating in water.
Soil stick thermometer
Slotted aluminium case with plastic ball handle and spear point.
(range 0/240F and –10/1160C - length 22 cm.)
Digital probe thermometer
Battery operated thermometer with detachable steel probe on 1m cord
and readout in F or C. Suitable for use in air, water or soil.
Soil test kit (Rapitest)
Field portable pH, NPK soil test kit. Polythene screw top bottles
for reagents, test tubes, filter discs, tin wire and syringes. Suitable
for secondary use.
pH probe
Light and moisture meter
Flowmeters
The MJP Geopacks stream flowmeter has collapsible wading rods with
impeller and battery operated digital counter attached. Suitable for
Secondary use.
Primary rock kits
Large specimens
Specimen rock and mineral sets
Sets containing 12, 15 or 18 specimens. Set contents vary.
Specimen fossil sets
Set contains 15 genuine fossils.
Small pond nets
Long handled nets
Small sieves
Weather
Rain gauge (copper)
This gauge has a 13cm funnel, an inner receiving vessel and an
outer body of copper with a glass measuring cylinder.
Rain gauge (plastic)
- Rainfall measure with plastic graduated body ,
inner removable vessel and metal spike. Vessels 20cm and spike
22cm. Graduations are in inches and mm.
- Fully plastic rain measure with mm graduations
to 35 mm. Overall height 26cm.
- Fully plastic rain measure with mm graduations
to 50mm. Overall height 20 cm
Anemometer (Primary)
A robust anemometer which gives direct reading of wind speed in
m/s and indicates the appropriate point on the Beaufort Scale
Anemometer (Secondary)
A portable hand held cup anemometer which gives direct readings
of wind speed in km/hr, Beaufort scale, m/s or knots. The spindle holds
three plastic cups, which rotate on ball bearings and cause the deflection
of two pointers across the paired scales.
(range 0-120Km/hr, 0-12 Beaufort, 0-35m/s, 0-60 knots) length 21cm.
Ventimeter
Direct reading wind gauge with integral floating compass. Measures
in mph with conversion table to Beaufort scale. Suitable for measuring
gusts. (range 5/55mph) 20cm.
Wind vane
The large arrow of this robust portable weather vane is free to
rotate and will come to rest pointing into the wind. (height 32cm approx)
Whirling hygrometer
A ventilated hygrometer comprising two thermometers, range –5/+50C,
mounted in a plastic body. One has a wick dipping into a water reservoir.
Integrated humidity calculator. (dimensions 22x4.5cm)
Wet and dry thermometer
Wet and dry bulb thermometer with reservoir and relative humidity
calculator. (range –10/+50 C)
Max/Min thermometer
Mercury min/max thermometer with reset button. (range –20/+120
F and -30/+50 C)
Mercury thermometer
Jumbo thermometer
Large mercury thermometer
(range –30/+50 C) length 38cm.
Gardener’s frost meter
A dial thermometer
(range-10/+50C)
Clock thermometer
(range –50/+50C and –60/+120F) diameter 8 inches.
Weather board
For display of daily temperature, cloud type, wind direction and
wind strength
40x40cm .
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