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SMITHSONIAN SCIENCE ACTIVITY KITS
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NSI 50X 40mm Smithsonian Telescope Set
Gets you 50 times closer to outer space. Fully assembled, and attached, adustable tripod. You can adjust the angle of the optical tube. Mirrored telescope eyepiece. Two different size lenses: 25x & 50x. Each eyepiece and lens of the telescope comes with its own lens cap. Use the compass for star tracking. No tools are necessary to assemble the telescope. All screws and knobs can be loosened or tightened by hand. Includes detailed educational instruction manual containing star maps of the four seasons.
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(1) 50x Telescope with Tripod
(2) Eyepieces
(1) Compass
Suitable for Ages 8 and Older.
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NSI Smithsonian Chemlab 5000
Over 1500 exciting experiments and procedures! Revolutionary concept uses latest technology. No glassware, alcohol burners or flames. Only micro amounts of chemicals are needed to perform mexperiments. Environmentally the safest chemistry set. Experiments done in microplate. Chemicals transferred through special droppers. Chemical strengths are a fraction of regular chemistry sets. Experiments developed by top chemists. Molded plastic carrying case which opens into a laboratory workstation is included. Includes detailed educational instruction manual. Keep away from small children and animals. This set contains chemicals and apparatus that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.
For Ages 10 and Up.
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NSI Motorworks Engine
This battery operated model engine has internal and external moving parts. Spark plugs fire, valves move, and pistons drive the crankshaft just as they would in a real engine. This is a model of a 4-cylinder engine. The engine also displays lights and sounds. mIt's a screw-together model that's fun and easy to build. Your engine will display such parts as: timing wheel, water pump, fan belt, carburetor, intake manifold, dip stick, drive module, rocker arm, crankshaft pulley, piston, oil pan, crank shaft and more. Detailed instruction booklet included with the kit. The booklet is a great learning tool towards the model engine and the engine in your parents' car. Basic engine terms with their definitions are included for an easier understanding.
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One Motor-Works Model Engine
Over 100 Working Plastic and Metal Parts
Phillips Screwdriver
REQUIRES: Assembly
(2) AA size Batteries
Adult Supervision
Age 8+
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NSI Smithsonian Mega Science Lab
Conduct over 1,000 exciting experiments and procedures. Set up your own multi-function weather station. Build and erupt your own volcano. Over 450 safe micro-chemistry experiments and procedures. Grow a beautiful gem-like crystal. View live specimens in amazing detail with Bioscope microscope. Detailed educational instruction manual. Keep away from small children and pets. This set contains chemicals and apparatus that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.
For Ages 10 and Up.
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NSI Butterfly Net
Use for collecting butterflies, moths and insects. Fine nylon mesh net sewn onto a metal hoop frame. Wooden dowel handle slides into a plastic tube attached to the frame. Includes butterfly and insect location chart for the United States and an instruction booklet. This net could be used for fish if they were not terribly heavy.
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One Nylon Butterfly and Fish Net.
Diameter of Frame: 11-7/8" (30.16cm)
Young children should be supervised when using this product.
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NSI Diggin Up Dinosaurs T-Rex
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A dinosaur excavation lab...dig, assemble & display a replica T-Rex skeleton! Top scientists have ensured the quality and accuracy of this kit. The sand block represents a piece of Earth. Buried within is the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton replica, with its favored prey imprinted on top. Excavation tools includes Geologic hammer and brush. The excavation site is also a storage/carrying case. Includes detailed educational instruction manual.
INCLUDES
(1) Case
(1) Sand Block
(1) Safety Goggles
Excavation Tools
Case Size: 10.5" x 9"
Suitable for Ages 8 & Older.
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NSI Smithsonian Star Tour Planetarium
Three different functions. 1-Projection Planetarium; Project the stars & constellations to create a starry night anytime of day. 2-Light-up Solar System Model; Makes learning about the planets fun and easy. 3-Light-up Earth & Moon Model; Learn about the phases of the Moon with the Earth. Planetarium changes from one function to another in minutes.
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Nine assembled planets
Nine orbit rods
One light-up unit with base
Two evening skydomes (Northern Hemisphere)
One light-up Sun
One Earth/Moon model
One Earth/Moon adapter
Five paints of various colors
One paint brush
One glow-in-the-dark glaze (paint) to make your planets glow
One full color planet painting reference chart
One detailed instruction booklet
For ages 8 and over
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NSI Crystal Radio Smithsonian
Make your own real working AM radio!
No batteries required. Learn about radio technology. Quick and easy assembly. Listen to a real AM radio station! Complete with a tuning coil, antennas, and earphone. Other items in kit include a diode, base, connecting wires, etc. Highly educational instruction booklet explains the various components of a radio and what makes it work. Allows for experimentation with different antennas and grounds. Assembly of small radio provides a unique learning opportunity.
For Ages 8 and Up.
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NSI Bio Dome Habitat Smithsonian
Learn how to construct and manage 4 natural habitats The 4-chamber Bio Dome includes an ant hill for ants, a rainforest chamber for frogs, an aquarium for fish and a bug chamber for all of which are interconnected so that species can co-exist and you get to watch it happen Sticker sheet to label each dome. Includes detailed educational instruction manual.
INCLUDES: (4) Habitats
(2) Interconnecting Tubes
(1) Bug Catcher
(2) Magnifying Lids
Base Plugs
Water Tray
SPECS: Overall Size: 5-1/2" x 14-1/2" x 15" (140mm x 368mm x 381mm)
Suitable for Ages 8 & Older.
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NSI Rock & Gem Dig Smithsonian
Chip away to discover 12 real gemstones & minerals with this Smithsonian Institution Rock And Gem Dig Set from Natural Science Industries.
Learn how rocks and minerals are formed. Excavate and identify gemstones and minerals. Test for hardness and streak. Full color gemstone identification chart provided. Fun, interesting and educational at home and at school! Detailed instruction booklet.
INCLUDES:
Sand Block with Specimens
Wooden Mallet
Wooden Chisel
Streak Plate
Safety Goggles
Magnifying Glass
Gemstone Identification Sheet
Suitable for ages 8 and older.
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NSI Smithsonian Crime Lab Investigation
Natural Science Industries. This comprehensive set comes with everything you need to review 1 of 5 cases, gather and examine the evidence, prepare a lab for a forensic review, match the clues, and name the suspect. Durable plastic lab case, with carrying handle, also stores all included supplies. Hinged lid and front panel opens to individual compartments & trays. Full color case booklet and an introductory guide to studying forensic science. Detailed instruction manual.
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(1) Lab Carrying Case Measuring Tape
(1) 300x Microscope Tweezers
(1) Pair Plastic Gloves Graduated Cylinder
(10) Blank Slides w/Covers Safety Goggles
(2) Collection Envelopes Paintbrush
(2) Test Tubes Ink Sample
Synthetic Blood Analysis Kit Chromatography Paper
Fingerprint Analysis Kit Magnifying Glass
Suitable for Ages 8 & Older.
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NSI Crystal Growing Set
Grow your own collection of crystals in these sparkling colors: "Golden Citrine", "Pink Quartz", "Frosty Diamond", "Purple Amethyst Geode", "Aquamarine Blue", "White Calcite", "Emerald Green", and "Clear Diamond".
Safe and easy to do. Crystals start to grow within a few hours and may be finished within a week.
Includes:
Safety goggles.
8 plastic crystal growing vessels
one plastic geode mold.
8 poly bags of crystal growing chemicals.
Geode shell plaster.
2 wooden spatulas.
12" monofilament plastic thread.
Graduated measuring cup.
Magnifying glass.
Granite "base rocks".
6 display pedestals.
Instruction manual.
Highly detailed booklet included contains information such as: safety rules, advice for supervising adults, crystal growing instructions. The booklet is a great resource for learning about the different types of crystals, and also has a record keeping log for each crystal that is grown.
REQUIRES: Medium Sized Stainless Steel or Teflon Coated Saucepan. Newspaper or Plastic Sheeting. Several Small Clean Jars with Lids. Small Plastic Bucket. Paper Towels or Tissues. Scissors. Flashlight. Several Long Pencils. Two-part Glue or White Glue. A Selection of Various Rocks. Transparent Tape. Adult Supervision.
For Ages 10 and Up.
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NSI Giant Volcano Smithsonian
This Smithsonian Giant Volcano Erupts Internally Like a Real Volcano! Developed by a Smithsonian Institution volcanologist. Safe and easy to do in 20 minutes. There's no flame and no heat.
INCLUDES:
Plastic volcano substructure.
Volcano making compound.
Bottle and tube eruption system.
Three real volcanic rocks.
Erupting mix.
Safety goggles.
Highly detailed booklet included contains information such as: safety rules, advice for supervising adults, assembly instructions. The booklet is a great resource for learning about the different volcanos, as well as where to get other books and educational references about volcanos. A helpful glossary with selective volcanic terms can be found in the educational booklet.
For Ages 8 and Older.
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NSI Smithsonian Telescope & Microscope Set
This Is A Smithsonian Institution 900x Microscope & 50x Telescope Super Combo Set from Natural Science Industries. A super safe combo optics set! No glass or sharp instruments used. Microscope comes with three interchangeable objective lenses with powers of 100x, 450x, 900x. 4-color rotating color filter under the stage of the microscope. Microscope converts to a projecting microscope. Telescope with two interchangeable eyepieces of 10mm and 20mm power. Use the compass for star tracking. Adjustable telescope tripod. Mirrored telescope eyepiece. Lens covers provided where appropriate. Includes detailed educational instruction manual.
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(1) 900x Microscope (1) 50x Telescope
(2) Pipettes (1) Tripod
(2) Vials (2) Eyepieces
(1) Magnifying Glass (1) Compass
(1) Color Filter
(15) Cover Slips
(20) Labels
(15) Blank Slides
(3) Prepared Slides
(1) Petri Dish
(1) Hatchery
(1) Tweezers
(1) Spare Bulb
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
REQUIRES: 2 AA Batteries
Suitable for Ages 8 and Older.
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