The Abacus Science Kit (Beneath our feet™) comes with a range of equipment to assist in learning more about soil, rocks, and the other elements humans interact with. This kit provides students with the materials necessary to hold different experiments and gain a practical understanding of geology.

Magnified fun

This kit comes with a packet of small magnifying glasses that can be used for closely observing an experiment. These serve as a great demonstration tool for teaching students about magnification.

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 (Beneath our feet™) is ideal for teaching students about how the earth interacts with humans and different geographical discoveries made as a result. This kit serves as a great demonstrational tool or as a precursor for going on a class trip to the bush. Containing enough equipment, materials, and consumables for 30 people, students have the option to work independently or buddy up for experiments.

In full, this product contains the consumables:

• Gratnells storage box
• Magnifiers
• Permanent Markers
• Paper Towels
• Self-Adhesive Labels
• Metal Spoons
• Stopwatch
• Tape Measure

Additional information:

• Download the activities featured in the Primary Connections® unit - Beneath our feet™
• This product can be used in teaching the Australian curriculum code ACSSU075: Science Understanding - Earth and space sciences - Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity
• Beneath our feet™ and Primary Connections® are trademarks of the Australian Academy of Science and not affiliated with Abacus Educational Suppliers