New products for Practical Science on show at the
ASE Annual Conference,
Birmingham University, January 2007
This handout has been produced by CLEAPSS® as a free service to its members and others attending the ASE
Annual Conference at Birmingham University in January 2007. It is hoped that it will allow those with limited
time to focus on those exhibitors with something new and interesting. It will also appear on the CLEAPSS web
site.
The only products listed here are those which are both new and significant and which support the
teaching of practical science – equipment, kits, biological materials, laboratory furniture and
services, etc. For this reason most books, wall charts and similar paper resources are not listed. CDROMs and other software are also excluded except for datalogging, stock control and similar items
supporting practical science.
CLEAPSS has not examined or tested most of the items listed or the item may have been changed
after we saw a prototype model.
The information is based on details supplied by the exhibitor. The comments are theirs, not those of
CLEAPSS, although we have edited some entries. We can take no responsibility if the information is
inaccurate or the product unsafe or inappropriate. However, CLEAPSS would welcome comments
from members on any of the items - some of these might be incorporated in a future newsletter for
schools.
The leaflet has been produced with the cooperation of manufacturers, suppliers and exhibitors. We
thank them for their help. Known exhibitors were approached during the autumn and asked to send
us information about any new products they were exhibiting. If, inadvertently, we have missed any
relevant exhibitors, we apologise. Some exhibitors are missing from the lists. This is because either
they have nothing relevant which is new, or because they failed to respond to our letter by the
deadline. A few exhibitors sent information about products which appeared to be outside our
definition of new, significant and supporting practical science and we have not included them.
As relatively few of the items listed are likely to be of interest to primary schools, these have been
highlighted in the final column (but note that some of these may also be of interest to secondary
schools).
For Your Own Notes
ASE 2007 TPB
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Those items of particular interest to primary schools have been highlighted in the final column (but note these items may also be of interest to secondary
schools)
Name of company /
organisation
Blades Biological Ltd
Carolina Biological
Supply Co
Stand
no.
A39
A39
Product
Price
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
Owl pellets contain the skeletal remains of small animals. Ideal
for investigating food chains and the digestion cycle.
Intended market
Owl pellets
£2
each
Secondary
schools
Synthetic blood kits
£19
A kit which enables students to test four synthetic blood
samples to discover their ABO + rh blood types. Without the
hazards of using real blood.
Secondary
schools
Carolina visual
perception kit
$99
This comprehensive kit enables students to investigate many of
the physiological processes involved in human vision.
Middle and high
schools
Carolina introduction to
light and optics kit
$125
Introduces students to the properties of light and enables them
to investigate how mirrors, lenses and prisms alter the light’s
path. Materials for 32 students working in groups.
Middle and high
schools
Carolina modelling
tectonic plate
boundaries kit
$79
Elementary and
high schools
Cell model-making kit
$53
Through hands-on investigations students explore how plates
move. They investigate fluid convection, the effects of
continental drift, different types of plate boundaries and
identifying boundaries by plotting seismic activity.
Students work in pairs to build models of plant or animal cells
using craft materials to represent different organelles and cell
parts. Designed for 30 students.
Classification: where do
you fit?
$40
Make scientific classification a hands-on activity with this
interactive kit. Students learn how to group organisms
according to common traits.
Elementary and
middle schools
The cell game
$39
This engaging board game teaches basic cell structure and
certain aspects of cell function. For 2 to 4 players. Playing time is
about 30 minutes.
Middle and high
schools
Elementary and
middle schools
Name of company /
organisation
Carolina Biological
Supply Co
djb microtech ltd
Stand
no.
A39
D31
Product
Price
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
Intended market
Rat dissection biokit
$103
Middle and high
schools
Carolina forensic
dissection kit (classroom
kit)
$150
Students working in pairs study the internal and external
anatomy through enquiry-based dissection. Kit includes 15 rats,
trainer’s manual, extension activities, students sheets,
background information.
Conduct a pig dissection by modelling the protocols used by a
pathologist for a human autopsy. 8 injected pigs, comparison
organs, prepared slides and all instructional materials.
Carolina volumeter /
respirometer kit
$75
High schools
Spirometer
£145
ECG sensor
£120
Exercise bike
£72
Unique and versatile device for measuring changes in gas
volume within a closed system. Students can study the
metabolic rate of small plants and animals by measuring the
volume of oxygen consumed over time.
The spirometer connects to our ALBA Interface & Logger and
enables breathing investigations to be carried out. The software
displays graphs of flow rate and volume. This enhances our
current range of sensors for physiological measurement.
The ECG sensor connects to our ALBA Interface & Logger. It
measures cardiac electropotential waveforms and can be used in
the following situations: monitor resting ECG and after exercise;
study P, Q, R, S and T wave forms; investigate ECG with
different body positions.
This bike folds compactly for ease of storage. Ideal for using
along with our range of physiological sensors.
Magnetic field sensor
£40
The magnetic field sensor connects to our ALBA Interface &
Logger. It has two ranges, 0 – 19 mT and 0 – 190 mT. Possible
uses include: investigating the field in and around a solenoid;
determining the relationship between field strength and
distance; studying the field near a permanent magnet; looking at
the field strength of different types of magnet.
Middle and high
schools
Secondary
schools
Secondary
schools
Secondary
schools
Secondary
schools
Name of company /
organisation
Stand
no.
Product
Price
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
Brings affordable PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to the
classroom without compromise. The 0.2 ml tube block has room
for up to 25 student samples and comes programmed with
Edvotek PCR protocols. These programs may be modified or
deleted and there is extra memory for more. The 7-line LCD
displays all program parameters simultaneously with scrolling.
A safe method for demonstrating the need for stepping up the
voltage to transmit power over the National Grid.
Intended market
Post-16 science
Edvotek
A29
EdvoCycler classroom
thermal cycler
£999
Electrosound
B33
National Grid
Simulation
£98
Functions affecting a
lamp’s brightness
experiment
£28
A safe method of implementing the classic (Nuffield)
experiment which involves wiring a mains lamp and a 12 volt
lamp in series with the mains.
Key stage 4 and
post-16
Capacitance substitution
box
£43
A five-decade box allowing simulation of capacitances from 100
pF to 9.9999 µF in 100 pF steps.
Key stage 4 and
post-16
Resistance substitution
box
£37
A six-decade box allowing simulation of resistances from 1 Ω to
999 999 Ω in 1 Ω steps.
Key stage 4 and
post-16
SJ-H series electronic
balances from A & D
Instruments
£79
Large, stainless steel top pan, large (25 mm) LCD display, easy
operation, mains or four D-series battery power. Four models:
1000 x 0.5 g, 2000 x 1 g, 5000 x 2 g, 12 000 x 5 g.
Primary schools
and lower
secondary
FX-i series precision
electronic balances from
A & D Instruments
£545 £595
High speed response, die-cast body, compact size, RS-232C
interface, perspex draft shield standard on 1 mg models. Four
models: 122 x 0.001 g, 320 x 0.001 g, 1220 x 0.01g, 3200 x 0.01 g.
Post-16 & upper
secondary
(chemistry)
Gratstack Science
Organiser
~£20
Table top equipment organiser for science equipment. Simple
modular click-together storage which uses Gratnell trays.
Prep. room
Granet Science Ltd
Gratnells
A13
A15
Key stage 4 and
post-16
Name of company /
organisation
Stand
no.
IDS (Instruments Direct
(Services) Ltd)
C22
Institute of Physics
A9
Product
Price
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
£208
A completely new datalogger with Bluetooth to offer wireless
transfer of data. Includes built-in sensors for 3-axis acceleration,
altitude and force.
Physics
Altay multi-use physics
system
tba
Physics
Practical physics web
site,
Free
One low-cost physics bench with a multitude of uses, eg,
dynamics, optics, pendulum and free fall. Once the bench has
been purchased, add-on purchases are available to suit the
particular experiment.
A compendium of physics experiments with a new section about
‘How Science Works’.
WDSS
www.practicalphysics.org
Lascells
Limrose Group Ltd
B23
D30
Intended market
Teachers of
physics to pupils
from 11-18
Ripple-strobe tank
£105
Compact. No setting up, self-contained. Auto-strobe
illumination. Gives perfect images every time. Student use or
demonstration.
Key Stage 3 to
post-16
Sluman kit
£140
Upgraded and simplified. Students easily construct working
motor, bell, relay, morse-code repeater.
Key Stage 3 to
post-16
DataSTORE
£29
Chemical Stock Control, Laboratory Stock Control (software for
IBM PCs)
Prep room
PROGENLib Junior
£49
Small Library system including Catalogue and Circulation
(software for IBM PCs)
Prep room and
primary schools
Name of company /
organisation
Stand
no.
Philip Harris Education
C26/
27
C31/
32
Product
Price
Wildlife camera kit
£221
Fingerprint kit
£31
Student Fine microscope
with LED Illuminator
£64
Electrosmog Detector
£49
Fuel Cell Car
£65
UV Detecting Beads
£8 (250
pack)
£12
(500
pack)
£59
Primary Power Bugs
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
Intended market
High quality wired or wireless waterproof camera with audio and Primary &
infra red lights, mounted on stand. Used to watch many types of Secondary
wildlife including underwater to 1m depth. Save images and
video using included software.
Includes fingerprint ink, rollers, tiles, magnifying glasses and
Secondary
notes. Four activities for a class to learn about fingerprints, palm
prints, characterisations and the taking of fingerprints.
Standard student vertical microscope but with rechargeable,
LED illuminator. This provides bright white light which is
adjustable, never gets hot and allows cordless use. (LED
illuminator and charger available separately.)
A handheld meter for introducing students to the concept of
'electromagnetic pollution'. The device detects emissions from
mobile phones, PCs and other electronic devices and indicates
pollution with an audible bleep.
Based on a simple hydrogen fuel cell, this model car introduces
students to the possibilities of alternative energy sources. The
fuel cell converts water into hydrogen and this runs the electric
motor.
Beads containing a pigment which changes colour when
exposed to sunlight. Mixed colour beads which are white but
when exposed to sunlight or certain UV sources develop a
variety of colours. Will cycle back and forth many times.
Primary &
Secondary
Consists of a charging base and 3 rechargeable pods which
supply 3V each. Each pod includes short- circuit protection and
can be recharged up to 500 times.
Primary and KS3
Electricity.
Secondary
Secondary
Primary &
Secondary
Name of company /
organisation
Stand
no.
Philip Harris Education
C26/
27
C31/
32
Light gates
£40
each
Addition to the e.Log datalogging range of sensors.
Secondary &
post 16
Instant snow
£13
A super-absorbent polymer that expands to 40 times its original
volume producing a snow- like material. Can be dried and
reused.
Primary &
Secondary
B5
Science Prize
-
We are looking for innovative and inspiring practical science
projects that address a particular need in your school or college.
Every year we choose 9 finalists to see through these project
ideas with the help of £5,000 from Rolls-Royce, plus a mentor
and a digital video camera to record your work for final judging.
Closing date for 2006-07 is 28/02/07.
All schools &
colleges
£15
(£10 to
RSC
members)
Free
A textbook with supporting web site and CD-ROM crammed
with original and exciting material to support the teaching of the
new science GCSEs.
Teachers of
science at KS4
A comprehensive, practical-focussed website bringing together
RSC, Nuffield and Salters’ Chemistry experiments and
demonstrations in an easy-to search format, checked by
CLEAPSS.
Science teachers
(11 – 19 age
group)
A web-based portal providing free access to a huge range of
chemistry curriculum materials you can search for relevant
resources via the curriculum section, the area of chemistry or by
a free text search.
Science teachers
(11 – 19 age
group)
Rolls-Royce
Royal Society of
Chemistry
A11
Product
Inspirational Chemistry
Practical chemistry web
site
Chemistryteachers.org
web site
Price
Free
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
Intended market
Name of company /
organisation
Stand
no.
Product
Price
Brief description of product and what’s new about it,
(as supplied by Exhibitor)
Tables will be mounted on lockable castors to make
rearrangement of layout simple, noiseless and without damage
to the floor. When the tables are configured as required, they
will interlock with each other and the service tower so as to
render them fixed in the desired layout. This eliminates
accidental movement with the risk of spills, up-turning the
Bunsen burner, etc. The interlocking mechanism uses a special
tool.
Entertainment meets education … capture the excitement of
discovery … when science takes to the stage. A science show can
bring a spark of extra excitement into your school day, kick-start
a new curriculum topic or make your science event go with a
bang.
S + B UK
B25
New interlocking
service tower and table
system
-
science made simple
C3
Inspiring, interactive
and educational science
shows for all ages on
exciting topics
£250 (1
show),
£350 /
day
(up to 3
shows)
The Nuffield
Curriculum Centre
A10
Practical physics web
site,
Free
Room
106
Physics
West
White LED Light Source
£65
Accessory Kit for above
£39
Secondary
schools
Primary &
secondary
schools and
post-16.
A compendium of physics experiments with a new section about
‘How Science Works’.
Teachers of
physics to pupils
from 11-18
An exciting new alternative to the traditional ray optics box.
Based on a high-power LED, it features purer white light, lower
power consumption and does not require an additional power
supply as it is powered by a small plug top unit (included).
Secondary and
sixth form
www.practicalphysics.org
Unilab
Intended market