The Abacus Science Kit (Desert survivors™) comes with a range of equipment to assist in learning more about different breeds of animals and plants that survive in the desert. This kit provides students with the materials necessary to hold different experiments that will improve their understanding of evolutionary biology, meteorology, and Australian wildlife.

Multipurpose materials

This kit comes with a range of equipment i.e. measuring cups, thermometers, and timers, that can be applied to various other science subjects.

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 (Desert survivors™) is ideal for teaching students about how different weather conditions affect the evolution of animals and plants. Students can conduct tests by using the measuring cups for liquids, leaving liquids out in the sun, testing them with thermometers and timing the evaporation process. 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:

• Gratnells storage box
• Absorbent cloth
• Plastic resealable bags
• Binder clips
• Permanent markers
• Measuring cups
• Digital scales
• Thermometers
• Digital timer

Additional information:

• Desert survivors™ and Primary Connections^® is a trademark of Australian Academy of Science and not affiliated with Abacus Educational Suppliers