Abacus Science Kit (Earth's place in space™) comes with a range of equipment to assist in learning about the placement of earth relative to other stars and planets in this galaxy. This kit provides students with the materials necessary to hold different experiments and gain a practical understanding of astronomy.

A range of resource

This kit comes with a range of materials that can be used in astronomy experiments, but are also applicable to 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 (Earth's place in space™) is ideal for teaching students about their physical placement in the universe, and encapsulates biology, chemistry, and physics. Included are items that can assist in making diagrams that replicate our solar system. The kit contains 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
• Table Tennis Balls
• Tennis Balls
• A4 Cards
• Measuring Tape
• Model Clay
• Polystyrene Balls
• Rope
• Skewers
• Split Pins
• String
• Toothpicks
• Torches
• Wire

Additional information:

• Download the activities featured in the Primary Connections® unit - Earth's place in space™
• This product can be used in teaching the Australian curriculum code ACSSU078: Science Understanding - Earth and space sciences - The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)
• Earth's place in space™ and Primary Connections® are trademarks of Australian Academy of Science and not affiliated with Abacus Educational Suppliers