Check out our Science Shop for classroom resources. science kits 2015 RESOURCE HIRE CATALOGUE games and puzzles Science kits and equipment Discovery boxes • Resource cases quality educational toys science SHOP Science Shop • 46 Coleridge Street • Sydenham Monday to Friday • 8.30am - 4.30pm Offstreet parking available p • 353 4572 e • retail@sciencealive.co.nz w • sciencealive.co.nz/scienceshop Science Alive! 46 Coleridge St, Sydenham PO Box 40 020, Christchurch, 8140 Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm • Monday to Friday p • 03 365 5199 e • bookings@sciencealive.co.nz w • sciencealive.co.nz/resources-hire 851 Medieval Cottage Diorama of interior of cottage. Science Alive! Resource Hire Our resource cases, science kits and discovery boxes are ideal for use in your classsroom teaching as topic displays, catalysts for discussion, inspiration and hands-on explorations. Science kits and equipment A wide selection of models and science equipment. Take science outdoors with our binoculars, field study kits, weather kits, telescopes and compass kits; or create a lab in your classroom and explore magnets, simple machines, electricity, the human body and more... Hire charges from $3 to $20 per week. Resource cases Diorama-style cases on a wide range of topics; including insects, birds, mammals, dinosaurs, earth and space, Antarctica, Maori culture, early Canterbury. The cases are ideal for classroom and library displays across many learning areas - art, science, language and literacy, technology, social sciences. ***◊◊ 852 Medieval Baronial Hall ***◊◊ Diorama of Lord of the manor, guests and jester at a banquet. 923 Ark Royal Tudor Ship **◊◊ Diorama showing an example of ships used by explorers such as Magellan and Drake. 853 Medieval Punishments ***◊◊ Diorama showing various punishments. 924 Dundonald Survivors’ Coracle ***◊ Diorama of ‘boat’ used by the survivors of the Dundonald wrecked in the Auckland Islands in 1907. 854 Robin Hood Diorama of forest scene. ***◊◊ 925 Bligh’s Bounty Diorama with ship 855 William Tell Diorama of ‘apple scene’. ***◊◊ 870 Victorian Street Children Diorama of street children. ***◊◊ 871 Victorian Boy Sweeps Diorama of young chimney sweep. ***◊◊ 872 Victorian Toys Toy-shop display of miniature toys. **◊◊ 873 Victorian - Mourning Customs Diorama showing hearse. ***◊◊ 880 Aborigines–Rainbow Serpent Diorama of scene from the legend. ***◊◊ 881 Australian Aborigines Diorama of aboriginal life. ***◊◊ Space **◊◊ 882 Aboriginal Art - set of 12 photos. 990 Man’s Walk in Space Gemini 4 Spacecraft in orbit. ***◊◊ 992 Man on the Moon ***◊◊ Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin with Lunar landing module. 993 Rover on the Moon ***◊◊ Lunar roving vehicle on moonscape, 1:34 scale. 994 Skylab Space Station Model in perspex case. ***◊◊ 995 Space Shuttle Model in perspex case. ***◊◊ 885 Asia - Malayan Village Scene **◊◊ Diorama of Malayan village life - Kampong paddy fields - buffalo cart - fishing boats in the background. Hire charges $5 a case per week. Discovery boxes Suitable for early childhood centres and junior classes. Crammed full of activity ideas, role play costumes and models, games and books, these kits are ideal for supporting children’s interests. Also includes display materials. Hire charges $10/$15 a box per week 886 Asia - Vietnam Rice Harvest Diorama of rice harvest in Vietnam. **◊◊ 887 Asia - Sampan Village Diorama of an Asian village. **◊◊ 888 Fijian Village Diorama showing coastal village. **◊◊ 889 Western Samoan Village **◊◊ Diorama showing aspects of village life. Badges, bars and certificates are available to purchase. Postage and courier charges are extra. badges bars certificates $6.50 $5.50 $1.00 Agricultural Clubs & u CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION Boys and Girls This is to certify that .......................................................................................... of ................................................................................. School has completed .............. years as a club member and qualified for the Achievement Award in 20............ and the Excellence Bar in 20............ Signed ................................................ Date..................................................... 1 D 920 Viking Ship ***◊ Diorama of Viking ship on the open sea. 921 Medieval Warship ***◊◊ Diorama of ship on the open sea with sailors and soldiers on deck. 922 Columbus’ - Santa Maria ***◊◊ Diorama of ship on open sea, with diagram of routes sailed by Columbus. m Agricultural Club material 10 624 Early Bus Transport Diorama of model bus from the 1920s. *◊◊ Hire Charges Antarctica Hire charges listed are for a full week (no part charges). 632 Christchurch Trams **◊◊ Diorama of a steam tram used on the Sumner route from 1888. Now at Ferrymead. 800 Amundsen ***◊◊ Diorama of Amundsen raising the Norwegian flag at the South Pole. 640 Richard Pearse Flying Machine **◊◊ Diorama of the flying machine in a South Canterbury landscape 801 Shackleton **◊◊ Diorama of Shackleton and sledge with his hut in the background Subscriptions We also offer a prepaid subscription system (valid for two terms). This entitles your organisation to up to 3 resource cases at a time, or 2 science kits. 641 Kingsford-Smith’s Southern Cross **◊◊ Diorama of plane landing at Sockburn (was Wigram) after the first successful Tasman Sea crossing in 1928. 802 Scott’s Sledging Party *◊◊ Diorama of Captain Scott and four companions hauling sledge on final dash to South Pole. The following items are not covered by subscription - binoculars, egg incubator, microscopes, telescopes, astroscan. 642 Aeroplane Photos Set of 12 different types. New Zealand 805 Antarctic Transport **◊◊ Flat case with mounted photographs of types of Antarctic travel and a set of coloured pictures. 700 Captain Cook Diorama of Cook in Hawaii, 1779. 808 Antarctic Clothing *◊ A cardboard cut out person showing layers of clothing. **◊ ***◊◊ 701 Signing the Treaty of Waitangi. ***◊◊ Signing the Treaty in front of Busby’s house, Waitangi. Copy of Treaty included. 704 Gold Dredging ***◊◊ Diorama of West Coast gold dredge with tailings. 705 Gold Dredge ***◊◊ A cut-away scale model of Kaniere gold dredge. 706 Gold Panning and Sluicing ***◊◊ Diorama of miners panning for gold in stream bed, flumes carrying water to sluicing site. 707 Thomas Brunner and his dog ***◊◊ Diorama of campsite in West Coast bush showing Brunner and his dog. 708 Building the Main Trunk Railway ***◊◊ Diorama of railway and viaduct in North Island countryside setting. 818 Antarctic Bases/Landscapes Selection of coloured pictures. (12) ***◊ 820 Hillary & Fuchs at the South Pole ***◊◊ Diorama of vehicles of Trans Antarctic Expedition, 1958. Rest of World: Past and Present 830 Ancient Egyptians Illustrations and artefacts. ***◊◊ 831 Ancient Egyptian Life Activity and display cards. ***◊ 832 The Pyramids Diagrammatical display. **◊◊ 833 Egyptian - Tutankhamun’s Tomb ***◊◊ Model of the tomb interior. 834 Ancient Egyptian Life Activity and display cards. ***◊◊ 709 Tuna deep sea fishing boat Diorama display with model boat. ***◊◊ 836 Wooden Horse of Troy Diorama of a scene from the story. ***◊◊ 710 Whaling - Harpooning a Whale Diorama showing mother ship ***◊◊ 837 Hannibal Crossing the Alps Diorama of alpine scene. ***◊◊ 845 Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre ***◊◊ Large architectural model in perspex case. 846 Victorian - travel by coach Diorama showing coach. Please note: We can no longer issue invoices for amounts under $10. Please pay at time of return. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a subscription for your organisation. Subscription charges are as follows. For schools with up to 3 teachers $120 for two terms For schools with 4 to 9 teachers $130 for two terms For schools with 10 or more teachers $140 for two terms. Responsibilities of Hirers 1. All hire resources must be prebooked. Please give us 24 hours notice before you intend collecting items. 2. Resources are hired for up to 3 weeks, unless by prior arrangement. 3. Once collected, resources are the responsibility of the hirer. You are liable for any damage or loss while resources are in your care. Please note - many of these resources, in particular the cases, are valuable and not easily replaced. Resources are available from Science Alive! 46 Coleridge St, Sydenham. Phone • (03) 365 5199 Email • bookings@sciencealive.co.nz Come to our Science Shop entrance. Offstreet parking. ***◊◊ 850 Medieval Castle ***◊◊ A large detailed model in a perspex case. 9 2 Science Kits and Equipment Charges are hire costs per week. Living World Binoculars Set of 10 with lesson plans. Material World $10.00 Birds of NZ (calls & booklet) CD $6.00 Brain Model Cross section, soft model of brain. $3.00 Egg Incubator $30.00/month Suitable for chickens, quail, etc. Eye Model Cross section, soft model of eye. $3.00 Field Study Kits $12.00 Microscope, binoculars, hand lenses, viewers Head Model Cross section, soft model of head $3.00 Heart Model Cross section, soft model of heart $3.00 Human Skeleton Full size plastic replica of a skeleton $20.00 Microscopes - Stereo and mono Set of nine. $10.00 Rocky Shore Video $6.00 Sight and Sound $6.00 Sound: tuning forks. Sight: human eye model, magnifying glasses, viewers and sheets. Stream Study Kit Sieves, magnifying glasses, viewers $6.00 Tooth Box $6.00 Cross section, soft model of a tooth, books, plastic model of teeth with toothbrush. Robotics Bee Bot Robots $10.00 6 Bee Bot Robots, charging station and AC power cable. Suitable for junior classes. Deposit of $30 required (refundable). 3 Plastics Kits 50 samples, booklets, poster $6.00 Wood Kits $6.00 Samples of various woods, clamps, etc. Chemistry Kit $10.00 Lesson plans and equipment (beakers, test tubes, safety glasses etc). Thermometers Set of 25 thermometers $6.00 Transport Kit Set of symbol cards $6.00 Physical World Brain Box (Sets of six) $10.00 Find out about motors, switches, sound and light. Over 80 exciting experiments can be made. Suitable for all ages. Compass Kits $6.00 Silva and pocket compasses, Orienteering cards Electricity Kits $10.00 - $15:00 Batteries & holders, bulbs & holders, switches, wire, alligator clips. Set of 10’s–$10.00, Set of 15’s–$15.00 Light & Vision Kit $6.00 Convex & concave lenses, mirrors, prisms, booklets etc. Light Box $10.00 Lesson plans and equipment, Light & Vision Kit, Books etc Magnet Kits $10.00 10 horseshoe, 10 bar, 10 ceramic magnets, iron filings etc Early and Classic Maori Early Canterbury 500 Iwi Tawhito - Quarrying argillite ***◊◊ Diorama of Maoris quarrying argillite for adze making. 600 Timber Mill 1840 ***◊◊ Diorama of partly felled forest with huts. Pitsawing table with timber workers man-handling logs into position. 501 Iwi Tawhito - Rock shelter ***◊◊ Diorama of Maori family group in shelter. 502 Te Moa - Nelson Bush Diorama of moa in bush setting. ***◊◊ 503 Te Moa - Nelson Bush Diorama of moa in bush setting. ***◊◊ 504 Te Moa - Canterbury Diorama of moa in natural setting. ***◊◊ 550 Maori Fortified Hilltop Pa ***◊◊ Diorama of terraced fortified hilltop pa with palisades. 551 Maori Village, Kainga Diorama of everyday village life. **◊◊ 552 Maori Meeting House **◊◊ Meeting house with cut-away portions for viewing interior. Perspex case inside carrying case. 553 Maori Pataka **◊◊ Diorama of a carved Pataka or storehouse. 561 Maori Eeling **◊◊ Diorama showing eeling methods and materials used e.g. nets, baskets, pots, spears. 567 Maori Weapons Models of weapons used in warfare. ***◊ 571 Maori Canoe Building ***◊◊ Diorama of preparing timber for canoe building. 573 Maori Ornaments ***◊ Maori ornaments of Moa Hunter period and Classic Maori period, including tiki, ear ornaments, comb etc. $6.00 574 Maori Musical Instruments **◊◊ Replica musical instruments in flat case. Energy Kit (Precious Joules) $6.00 40 activity cards, poster, booklets etc. 575 Maori Children’s games **◊◊ Diorama showing children playing five Maori games. Magnet Kits (Junior) Magnets, activity cards and materials Pulley Kits $6.00 Single and double pulleys, spring balances, cord, ideas booklets etc. Simple Machines $10.00 A variety of equipment to demonstrate how machines help in everyday life. 580 Maori Legend - Maui Diorama depicts Maui at sea. ***◊◊ 601 Deans’ Farm, Riccarton 1850 ***◊◊ Diorama of buildings and bridges across Avon erected by the Deans brothers from 1845-50. Riccarton bush in background. 602 First Four Ships ***◊◊ Diorama of first four ships in harbour with road to Sumner, Bridle Path, early buildings including Godley’s house and the immigration barracks. 603 V hut **◊◊ Diorama of V hut on the bank of the Avon River, Port Hills in background. 604 Cob Cottage *◊◊ Diorama of typical cob cottage as used by early settlers. 605 Pioneer Kitchen **◊◊ Diorama of interior of pioneer kitchen. 611 Lyttelton Rail Tunnel Opening **◊◊ Diorama of The Pilgrim, first railway engine emerging from Lyttelton Portal. 612 Stage Coach **◊◊ Diorama of West Coast coach outside Bealey Hotel near Arthurs Pass. 613 Pioneer Blacksmith’s Forge ***◊◊ Diorama of blacksmith shoeing a horse. 615 Pioneer Farming - Threshing Mill ***◊◊ Diorama of traction engine and threshing mill in grain field. 616 Pioneer Farming Equipment ***◊◊ Diorama of model barn showing farming equipment e.g. plough, seed drill, scythe, etc. 617 Early Farming - Reaper & Binder ***◊◊ Diorama of horse-drawn reaper and binder in grain field, typical sight in Canterbury 18801930. 618 Shearing - Then and Now Models showing blade and machine shearing. ***◊◊ 619 Topdressing - Then and Now ***◊◊ Diorama of aerial topdressing and hand spreading of fertiliser. 8 Prehistoric Animals Earth Science 400 Prehistoric Reptiles – Therapsids ***◊◊ Diorama showing Thrinaxodon and Lystrosaurus. 450 Volcano A cross-section model of a volcano. 401 Stegosaurus Skeleton Model with painted background. ***◊ 402 Stegosaurus **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaur in natural setting. 403 Apatosaurus **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaur in natural setting. 404 Apatosaurus Skeleton Model with painted background. ***◊ 405 Tyrannosaurus Rex **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaur in natural setting. 406 Triceratops in Forest **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaur in natural setting. 407 Triceratops **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaur in natural setting. 408 Triceratops & Ankylosaurus **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaurs in natural setting. 409 Dimetrodon **◊◊ Diorama of dinosaur in natural setting. 410 Pteranodon Models. **◊◊ 411 Stegosaurus Small diorama. *◊◊ 420 Mammoth - tar pit skeleton Model with painted background. ***◊◊ 421 Woolly Mammoth **◊◊ Diorama of realistic model in natural setting. 430 Plesiosaur and Mosasaur **◊◊ Mosasaur attacking a Plesiosaur. Fossils found in Waipara River area. **◊ 451 Canterbury Rocks - ‘Hands On’ ***◊ Collection of identified rocks for ‘hands on’. 452 Canterbury Rocks - ‘Hands On’ ***◊ Collection of identified rocks for ‘hands on’. Planet Earth and Beyond Resin Blocks Antarctic Rocks $10.00 Discover the important role Antatactica plays in the future existence of life on the planet. Lesson plans, activities, rocks, puzzles, power point presentation and more. Hire charge per week is $3.00 each block. T207 Basic Anatomy of an Insect Astroscans Easy to focus astroscans. $10.00 457 Decorative Stones Selection of mounted specimens. ***◊ 458 Green minerals and rocks Selection of mounted specimens. ***◊ Refractor Telescopes 460 Crystals Selection of mounted specimens. ***◊ Weather Kits $6.00 Rain gauge, thermometers, barometer, weather charts, booklets etc. 461 Crystals Selection of mounted specimens. ***◊ 462 Crystals Mounted specimens in perspex case. ***◊ 463 Crystals Selection of mounted specimens. ***◊ 464 Crystals Selection of mounted specimens. ***◊ 470 Fossils Selection of mounted specimens. **◊ 471 Fossils - ‘Hands On’ **◊ Selection of fossils with information panels. Geological Specimens $3.00 $10.00 **◊ Discovery Boxes 474 Fossils - ‘Hands On’ Selection of mounted specimens. **◊ Discovery boxes are designed to be used in early childhood or junior classes. Each box includes lesson ideas, hands-on resources and books ideal for younger children. 490 Meteorological Station ***◊◊ A weather station with Stevenson screen, anemometer, rain gauge, etc. Hire charge is per week. Antarctic Discovery Box $10.00 Lesson ideas, songs/rhymes, books, puzzles, penguins, poster, etc. (EC/Jnr) Bee Discovery Box $10.00 Life cycle case, books, songs/rhymes etc. (EC/Jnr) Butterfly Discovery Box $10.00 Lesson ideas, books, butterfly wings, games, and various equipment. (EC) Dinosaur Discovery Box $10.00 Lesson plans, books, activities and more. (EC /Jnr) 7 Bean Germination T304 Bird Skeleton ST3626 Black Scorpion TT602 Comparative Hearts T603 Comparative Brains T109 Corn Germination T20233 Crab T108 Frog Development T302 Frog Skeleton T102 Life Cycle of a Cabbage Butterfly T104 Life Cycle of a Grasshopper T105 Life Cycle of a Honeybee T106 Life Cycle of a Housefly T103 Life Cycle of a Silkworm T20334 Mantis DBT0212 Monarch 472 Plant Fossils Selection of mounted specimens. 480 Fox Glacier ***◊◊ Diorama of glacier with information panels. T110 T20231 Spider ST3624 Tarantula T408 Tree Crested Lizard Frog Discovery Box $10.00 Life cycle case, books, songs/rhymes etc (EC/Jnr) Minibeast Discovery Box $10.00 Lesson ideas, books, butterfly wings, games, and various equipment. (EC/Jnr). Maori Discovery Box $15.00 Lesson ideas, costumes, books, poi, and more. (EC/Jnr) Water Discovery Box $10.00 Activity sheets, games, puzzles, books and lots more. (EC). Space / Matariki Boxes $10.00 Lesson plans, books and lots more. (EC/Jnr) Senses Discovery Box $10.00 Books, Doctor and Nurses costumes, First aid bag with equipment etc. (EC) Structures Discovery Box $10.00 Lesson plans, books, construction signs, clothing, Duplo blocks, people etc. (EC) 4 Resource Cases Resource cases are mostly enclosed dioramastyle displays. Each case includes an information panel and some come with extra teacher resources, including lesson plans and photocopy activity sheets. 127 Cicada Specimens displayed as if in natural environment. **◊ 129 Common Garden Insects 18 specimens displayed as if in natural environment. **◊ 130 Common Garden Insects 18 specimens displayed as if in natural environment. **◊ 131 Locusts and Manuka beetles Display in natural vegetation. 212 Starling and Sparrows **◊◊ Diorama of starling near nest on brick house, sparrow on ridge. 392 Bird Skulls **◊ Mounted skulls of duck, hawk, shag and seagull. 213 Blackbird and Starling Birds displayed against a paling fence. **◊◊ 216 Grey Warbler Native bird sitting on a branch. *◊◊ 393 Bird Skulls **◊ Mounted skulls of duck, hawk, magpie and seagull. 230 Tui Native bird displayed on a branch. **◊ Aquatic animals, Mammals, etc. **◊ 231 Tui and Bellbird Native birds displayed on a branch. **◊◊ **◊ 232 Bellbird Native bird on Kowhai branch. **◊ Hire charge per week is $5.00 per case. 132 Huhu and Cicada Display in natural vegetation. **◊ 233 Shining Cuckoo Native bird on Lemonwood branch. **◊ Insects 134 Common Insects 16 locally found insects. Case size and age suitability: small case (400mm x 300mm x 150mm approx.) large case (600mm x 500mm x 250mm approx.) ◊ ◊◊ Junior * All ** Senior *** 100 Life Cycle - Butterfly & Beetle **◊◊ Illustrated flat case showing ladybird and monarch butterfly life cycle. 101 Butterflies & Moths - Pupae 6 specimens of adults and pupae. **◊ 102 Butterflies & Moths - Differences **◊ 12 specimens showing the antennae, wing positions etc. 103 Butterflies & Moths - Differences **◊ 12 specimens showing the antennae, wing positions etc. 104 Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle **◊ Photographs of male and female butterflies with pictorial life cycle. 105 Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle **◊ Male and female specimens with pictorial life cycle. 140 Common Spiders **◊◊ Diorama of orb web, trap-door and other species of spiders. 141 Spiders and how they feed A pictorial display. **◊◊ 142 Spiders **◊◊ Tarantula specimen with pictorial display. 150 Carnivorous Snails Specimens displayed as if in natural environment. **◊ 178 Locusts **◊ Specimens displayed as if in natural environment and some pinned specimens. 180 Lichens Specimens with information. ***◊◊ Birds 200 Town birds’ nests and eggs **◊◊ Nests and eggs of blackbird, chaffinch, goldfinch, sparrow, starling and thrush. 110 Some NZ Butterflies 7 species collected in Canterbury. **◊ 121 Weta Specimens displayed as if in natural environment. **◊ 201 Birds’ nests and eggs **◊◊ Nests and eggs of introduced and native birds. 5 236 New Zealand Wood Pigeon Native bird on a branch. **◊ 237 Little Owl Bird on a branch. **◊ 238 Kea Mounted native bird. **◊◊ 204 Birds and Nests Coloured mounted pictures. (17) *◊ 206 Bird pictures Coloured mounted pictures. (29) *◊ 210 Hedge and House Sparrows *◊◊ Diorama of house sparrow pair with hedge sparrow for comparison. 301 Freshwater Fish **◊◊ Fish in a North Canterbury river scene with identification panel. 320 Turtle Hawksbill specimen in perspex case. **◊◊ 340 Whales and Dolphins **◊◊ Whale in relief form with pictorial information and a set of marine mammal pictures. 341 Whale Stranding Black and white mounted photos. (9) ***◊ 350 Rats and mice Rats and mice in food cupboard. **◊◊ 239 Little grey Kiwi **◊◊ Native bird mounted on mossy forest floor. 355 Stoat **◊◊ Stoat carrying Grey Warbler away from nest. 240 Californian Quail **◊ Introduced bird in fern and undergrowth. 356 Weasel Weasel in grassland setting. 259 Australian Kookaburra Bird in natural environment. 360 Rabbits Two rabbits and burrow. **◊◊ 361 Hare Hare in tussock setting. **◊◊ 370 Squirrel monkey Specimen on tree branch. ***◊ **◊◊ 261 Spotted Shag **◊◊ Diorama of native bird in breeding plumage on nest on rocky coastal outcrop. 107 Insect camouflage *◊ A table-top garden with artificial plants and activities. 125 Cockroaches **◊ Specimens displayed in a kitchen cupboard diorama. 235 Whitehead ***◊ Native bird sitting on Marble leaf branch. 300 Rock Pool **◊◊ Diorama of animals and seaweeds in Taylors Mistake rock pool with identification chart. 262 Pukeko **◊◊ Native bird against coloured background. 265 Pied Oyster Catcher Diorama of native bird on a mud flat. 266 Kingfisher Native bird on a branch. **◊◊ **◊ 267 Kingfisher and nest **◊ Diorama of native bird on a river bank with a nest tunnel. **◊ 391 Skulls **◊ Mounted skulls of duck, dog, sheep, rabbit. 394 Skulls Mounted skulls of sheep, dog and gull. **◊ 395 Bones ‘Hands On’ Selection of mammal bones **◊ 269 Penguins **◊ Penguins in relief form with pictorial display. 270 Penguin pictures Coloured mounted pictures. 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