The Abacus Science Kit (Light shows) comes with a range of equipment to assist in learning more about how light travels, is reflected, and the perspective it enables. This kit provides students with the materials necessary to hold different experiments and gain a practical understanding of optics.

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 (Light shows) is ideal for teaching students about how optical illusions, shadows, and more. Students may wish to observe the reflection of light off objects, investigate the height of a shadow, or manipulate how light moves. This 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
• Plastic resealable Bags
• A4 Cards
• Cellophane
• Aluminium Foil
• Glue Sticks
• Masking Tape
• Mini Motors
• Mirrors
• Paper Towels
• Popsticks
• Self-Adhesive Notes
• Split pins
• Metal Spoons
• Sticky Tac
• Straws - Paper
• Talcum Powder
• Tissue Paper
• Torches

Additional Information: 

• Download the activities featured in the Primary Connections^® unit - Light shows
• This product can be used in teaching the Australian curriculum code ACSSU080: Science Understanding - Physical sciences - Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
• Light shows is a publication title of the Australian Academy of Science
• Primary Connections^® is a trademark of the Australian Academy of Science and not affiliated with Abacus Educational Suppliers