Science

.. Still the best model for first time builders; our Delta Dart can now be built using glue sticks in conjunction with white glue for a faster, easier and cleaner project. The Delta Dart can either be flown indoors or .....
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.. The Shoebox R.O.G is a rubber powered flying laboratory designed to make long duration flights of up to one minute, indoors! Concepts of aerodynamic efficiency, weight management, energy management, and the effects of torque are discovered enthusiastically by your students. In addition, the Shoebox R.O.G. qualifies for current national .....
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.. The Easy Spin is a hands-on interactive teaching device that allows students to better understand the relationships between pitch and lift. Easy Assembly - nothing to cut or glue. Easy to Decorate - just use markers. Flies indoors or .....
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Also includes a history of the Wright Brothers - provided by the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company.. This helicopter was the ''The Wright Inspiration''. It was given to the Wright Brothers when they were 8 and 12. The helicopter, and their fascination with powered flight, held Wilbur and Orville's interest as they continued on their journey into the invention of flight. The Wright Bat features Rubber band powered. It assembles in minutes with no cutting or gluing. It also .....
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.. How can a mousetrap power a vehicle? What is friction and how can it be managed? How is energy stored? How is speed calculated? You can ''Build the Answers'' with mousetrap racing. You can also learn faster and retain more with hands-on activities that challenge the senses. Designed, manufactured and refined based on years of classroom testing and teacher input. Use the mousetrap racer as a hands-on supplement to teach power and transportation. You can also custom paint .....
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.. The Rubber Racer features a simple rubber motor drive and variable traction ballast for hours of hands-on discovery and racing fun! It's power is supplied by a 1/16'' Rubber Strip. Its robust design has our unique die-cut puzzle piece construction that can be assembled in minutes using a hot glue gun. Contains easy-to-follow .....
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An operating, scale model replica of The Jefferson Street Bridge located in Joliet, Illinois. This is 1 of 4 Bascule bridges that cross the Des Plaines River. Precision laser cut wood parts. Adjustable counter weight and roller platform. Includes all hardware. Can be painted with acrylic paints. This kit is quick and easy to build, while also teaching physics and engineering. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Bridge Leaf. This is a 1;130 Scale Lift Bridge Construction Kit by .....
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The electronic robot to be assembled in this kit is a simple one and will show you how larger and more complicated robots function and behave. Trimmer and on/off switch. This robot moves around searching for any metal object. When it finds metal, it stops, buzzes and a small light glows. 2 mechanical arms; - The Twin Writer - Long Arm w/Magnet Durable plastic body shell. Detailed instructions provided. (1) Robot. This is the Boy Scouts of America Treasure Finder Kit. .....
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Build a real working AM/FM radio that requires no batteries or an electrical outlet! You'll generate your own electricity with a hand-crank! Electricity generated by the hand crank gets stored in a rechargeable battery pack. Pre-assembled circuit board inside the durable plastic readio shell. Tuner, volume control and power switch. Detailed assembly and operation guide. (1) Radio. Screwdriver. This is the NSI Smithsonian Emergency Radio Suitable for Ages 8 & .....
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Build a unique-looking, motorized robot bug. Transparent purple plastic body shell. Pre-assembled PCB board. Different resisters assembled to the PCB board will produce different speeds; 5 ohm - fast 15 ohm - medium 30 ohm - slow The bug's eyes are light sensors. When light shines into the eyes the bug will begin to operate. Move the light around to move the bug in different directions. Detailed assembly and operation guide. (1) Bug Body. (1) Motor. (1) PC Board. (3) .....
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Build your own Roboarm Learn the basic principles of robotics Dual control sticks let you maneuver in all directions Command the Robo-arm to grab, release, lift, lower, rotate wrist and pivot a full 360 degrees. One mechanical robot arm. One mechanical robot arm base. One communication station. Three screws. Detailed instructions. This is the Smithsonian Roboarm Kit from NSI. For Ages 8 and .....
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Build your own motorized jet engine Learn the basic principles of jet engines and flight You control the jet after it is built More than 50 parts to assemble. One Smithsonian Jet Works kit. This is the Smithsonian Jet Works Kit from NSI. For Ages 8 and .....
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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 lightsand sounds. It'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, .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell, this crab will demonstrate alternative energy principles! All 8 legs move. High density plastic parts. Easy-to-assemble with no batteries and tools required! Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Solar Model. The Walking King Crab is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI Suitable for Ages 10 & .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Solar powered jiggly eyes, wiggly legs and swaying antennas! Simply shield its power source to make this bug stop moving! Easy-to-assemble with no batteries and tools required! This educational kit demonstrates alternative energy principles. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Grasshopper. The Frightened Grasshopper is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Surprising speed powered from the sun! Simply shield its power source and depress its brakes to bring it to a stop. Easy-to-assemble with no batteries and tools required! This educational kit demonstrates alternative energy principles. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Car. The Super Solar Racing Car is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI Suitable for .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell, this frog will demonstrate alternative energy principles! Real leaping action. High density plastic parts. Easy-to-assemble with no batteries and tools required! Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Solar Model. The Happy Hopping Frog is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI Suitable for Ages 10 & .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell, this worm will demonstrate alternative energy principles. Mechanical movements that simulate the movements of a real worm. High density plastic parts. Easy-to-assemble with no batteries and tools required! Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Solar Model. The Attacking Inch Worm is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI Suitable .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell Races at amazing speeds High density plastic parts Easy-to-assemble with no batteries Illustrated assembly guide. One Sonic F1 solar model. The Sonic F1 is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI. Suitable for Ages 9 & .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell High density plastic parts Easy-to-assemble with no batteries Illustrated assembly guide. One Peppy Orangutan solar model. The Peppy Orangutan is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI. Suitable for Ages 9 & .....
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Powered by a mini solor cell Intermediate experience High density plastic parts Easy-to-assemble with no batteries Illustrated assembly guide. One Aerial Cable Car solar model. The Aerial Cable Car is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI. Suitable for Ages 10 & .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell High density plastic parts Easy-to-assemble with no batteries Illustrated assembly guide. One Flapping Sea Gull solar model. The Flapping Sea Gull is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI. Suitable for Ages 10 & .....
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This kit is from the Jr. Science Series which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solor cell High density plastic parts Easy-to-assemble with no batteries Illustrated assembly guide. One Valiant Viking Ship solar model. The Valiant Viking Ship is a Solar Robot Kit by OWI. Suitable for Ages 10 & .....
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This kit is an educational electronic kit. It's designed for experimenters with some experience in assembling kits with small parts Teaches the basic robotic sensing and locomotion principles, testing your motor skills, as you build and control the arm. The transperent arm lets you observe the dynamics of gear mechanisms after assembly. Use the 5-switch, wired controller with corresponding lights to grab, release, lift, lower, rotate wrist and pilot sideways. 5 motors and 5 .....
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Designed for experimenters with limited experience in assembling mechanical kits. Safe, simple-to-use encapsulated mini-panel. Comprised of a number of photo voltaic cells. Each cell is made from a slab of semiconductor crystal. When light shines on the cell voltage is produced that can create an electrical current in a circuit. 3 cells in a sleek, low-profile protective housing with mounting holes, and positive and negative terminals with indicating symbols. Lead wires .....
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This kit will demonstrate the use of alternative energy. Build with or without the clear plastic, aerodynamic sports car body design. Independent parts so you can make you own solar object. The sun or any intense mobile light can power the solar battery. Steerable front axle. The two-way battery source allows for battery or solar power. Muli-speed transmition. Detailed assembly and operation guide. (1) Solar Vehicle. This is the Triple Action Solar Car from OWI Recommended .....
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This kit is an educational electronic kit. It's designed for experimenters with limited experience in assembling mechanical kits. Un-assembled printed circuit board. 3 wheels driven by a DC motor and ratchet mechanism. RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object, or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), it'll automatically reverse, then turn left before embarking on a new course. Detailed assembly and .....
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This is designed for experimenters with limited experience in assembling mechanical kits. Built with durable transparent purple plastic body parts, a pre-soldered electronic circuit board and motor. Moves like a live animal via turning and stopping motors on its right and left sides. Built-in sensor which reacts to vibration from sound or physical contact. It naturally moves forward, but changes course when it senses a high pitched noise (clap or voice) or an obstacle. .....
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This is designed for experimenters with little or no experience in assembling mechanical kits. This kit teaches the basic principles of electricity, and gear mechanisms. Multi-colored plastic body parts. Easy to assemble and disassemble without the use of any tools. Pre-soldered DC motor and light socket wires. Turbo 3000 can run on 1 battery, but 2 batteries will make it run faster! Independent front suspension. 3 modes of propulsion; direct motor drive, air propulsion, .....
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