Scientific Inquiry: Investigate through Play

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Human Muscle & Skeleton Model Puzzle



Discover the human anatomy with this muscle and skeleton model. Assemble the pieces to form your own model for collection.

Human Muscle & Skeleton Model Puzzle: SGD 18.90

USA Rattleback



A science curiosity whose mysterious properties capture the attention of all ages. It has natural spin bias. With a flick of the finger you can demonstrate Newton's Law of Motion. Place the Rattleback on a hard, smooth, level surface with the elliptical side down, lightly tap one end, the Rattleback will rotate in a direction.

USA Rattleback - SGD 8.50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2nURFQ-m5g&feature=related

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Solar Bullet Train


Although this train cannot fly like a bullet but it sure looks like one. Powered using solar energy this 3-cabin solar train can move forward.

Solar Bullet Train - SGD 15.90


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5hwiA1-CU0

Troubleshooting:

Note: Please place the solar panel under direct sun to ensure the solar panel is not faulty

Q: I've fixed the solar bullet train but its not moving under the sun.
A: 1) Please ensure the gear attachment is assemble properly
     2) Please ensure the wire is not placed closely with the gears as this might stop the gears from moving.

Q: When I hold the solar bullet train its moving but when I place it on the floor it stopped moving.
A: Please check the wheel as there might be sharp edges. This will stop the solar bullet train from moving.

Wind Power Car



Harness the power of wind in this amazing DIY set. This car will convert wind energy from any direction into kinetic energy to move the car.

Wind Power Car - SGD 15.00

H2O Water Clock




We live in the universe of clocks nowadays and this mini hydro powered clock is the latest eco gadgets to hit the market featured with ecological and environmental-friendly design. Unlike common clocks, no batteries required. It adopts dependable water powered technology to power the digital item and you only need to add water typically once a month. This lock which is getting power from a regulated flow of liquid.

H2O Water Clock - SGD 15.00

Potato Clock



Potato Clock

Learn to power a digital clock using two potatoes. All require tools are provided except for the potatoes. The metal strips and potatoes make a simple battery that creates electricity to operate the clock. The potatoes works as a device called electrochemical cell. It converts chemical energy stored in the metal strips into electrical energy.

Potato Clock - SGD 19.90

Solar Night Lamp



Solar Night Lamp

Charge up the build in solar cell by exposing the panel under the sun for 6 hours. Watch the lamp glow in the dark. This lamp is equipped with a light sensor which automatically turns on when the surrounding is dark. This night lamp works under rainy and windy conditions.

Instructions:
1. Directly press the switch button on the base of the lamp before using it. Then put the lamp on the right place you need. You need to ensure the button is depressed before it can start charging under the sun.
2. It's best to expose it in the sun for more than 6 hours when you use it for the first time.
3. It is waterproof and it can normally work under raining or windy condition.
4. Please put it in the place where there is enough sunlight without shelter, so that the solar energy board can absorb the sunlight as much as possible.
5. Please put it under the direct sunshine to ensure its lighting at night.

Solar Night Lamp (White) - $25.90
Solar Night Lamp (Coloured) - $29.90 (changes the light colour every few seconds)

Troubleshooting

Q: My solar night lamp is not working even after I placed it under sunlight for 6 hours?
A: Please ensure the switch button at the bottom of the solar night lamp is depressed.

Q: My solar night lamp is not working even after I placed it under sunlight for 6 hours? The switch is depressed.
A: The solar night lamp works on a sensor, please ensure that the surrounding is dark and please do not drop the solar night lamp as you might damage the solar panel inside the night lamp.