The Abacus Science Kit (Bend it! Stretch it! ™) comes with a range of equipment to assist in learning about how different physical objects can be manipulated to change shape. The kit provides the materials necessary to gain a better understanding of chemistry and to learn its practical applications.

A range of resource

This kit comes with a range of materials that can also be used in science experiments for physics and biology.

Easy to store

All this equipment is packed into a sturdy Gratnells storage box, which can be integrated into our Abacus Science Frame.

In the classroom, the Abacus Science Kit (Bend it! Stretch it! ™) is ideal for teaching students about how different conditions can change the chemical make-up of objects. Included are items that can assist in making diagrams and that test chemical manipulation. The kit contains enough equipment, materials, and consumables for 30 people, students having the option to work independently or buddy up for experiments. In full, this product contains the consumables:

• Gratnells storage box
• Balloons
• Calico
• Cotton balls
• Crepe paper
• Dressmaker elastic
• Aluminium foil
• Marbles
• Modelling clay
• Paper clips
• Pipe cleaners
• Plastic wrap
• Playdough
• Popsticks
• Rubber bands
• Self-adhesive notes
• Kitchen sponge
• Spoons 
• Straws - Paper
• Timer
• Tissue paper
• Florist wire
• Wool

Additional information:

• Download the activities featured in the Primary Connections® unit - Bend it! Stretch it!™
• This product can be used in teaching the Australian Curriculum code ACSSU018: Science Understanding  - Chemical sciences - Everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways 
• Bend it! Stretch it!™ and Primary Connections® are trademarks of Australian Academy of Science and not affiliated with Abacus Educational Suppliers