The terms of loan are, usually, to Government High Schools only, and for a
period of two weeks.
Bookings for loan to country schools are to be made through Belmont
City College
The cost of freight both ways must be met by the requesting school.
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Animal kingdom - preserved animal specimens embedded in
plastic blocks (each 75mm x 100mm) in presentation case. Specimens
included are: Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda,
Mollusca, Echinodermata and Chordata. The specimen names are printed on the
sheet beneath the blocks, the blocks themselves are labelled only by
number enabling the specimens to be used for classification exercises.
There is a total of 70 plastic embedded specimens. |
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Animal kingdom - a set of 24 individual plastic embedded animal
specimens. |
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Plant kingdom - preserved plant specimens embedded in
plastic blocks (each 75mm x 100mm) in presentation case. Specimens included
are: Algae, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, Lichens, Liverworts, Mosses,
Pteridphyta, Angiosperms (monocots, dicots, insectivorous, parasitic,
saprophytic, epiphytic.)
There is a total of 50 specimens in the kit which are labelled in the same
manner as the animal kingdom set. |
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Anthropology fossil skull set - click
for full description |
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Anthropology fossil skull - addition to skull kit,
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis |
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Dewar Flask The dewar flask is a container
used to hold liquid nitrogen. The flask is supplied with safety gloves and
mask, that must be worn. Any use of liquid nitrogen is for demonstration
purpose only and should be used with all safety equipment supplied
The Liquid nitrogen should not be transported in personal vehicles,
BOC gas will deliver and fill the
flask on site. |
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Engraver- Heavy duty engraver,
very user friendly. |
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Fossil set - 17 mixed plant and animal fossil specimens embedded
in a plastic block measuring 150mm x 75mm. Each specimen is individually
labelled with name and geological period. |
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Glass cutting knife and wheel.- Comes with full
instructions on how to safely cut tiles and glass. |
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Human reproduction and contraception "Magnel Kit"
- consists of a vinyl coated steel panel with a picture of the male
reproductive system on one side and female on the other. Magnetic add-on
pieces show the menstrual cycle, ovulation, foetal development and
contraception methods. The coating on the panel allows labelling with
crayon or whiteboard marker which are easily erased. |
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Laser Level- The level has a infra-red laser dot
projector. |
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Microwave Detector. This unit can detect microwave
leaks. |
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Multi purpose multimeter - measures AC or DC current, voltage and
resistance plus diode and transistor tester. Measures temperature,
humidity, sound level and light intensity. |
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Proscope .Hand held microscope comes with software
and 3 lenses x10, x50, x200. It will require the use of a stand alone
computer or laptop. The software enables the user to take a short video or
still shots of the viewed object. It has a built in light and is very user
friendly. |
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Resonance tube - Demonstrates sound waves in open and closed
tubes. Connects to sound generator, amplifier and oscilloscope (not
supplied.) |
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Solar Panels- This is a demo set of small 1.5v
solar panels, they can put out up to 1.5v enough power to operate a small
electric motor. |
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Solar hot water panel - a lightweight, portable
demonstration solar panel with a water storage capacity of 1.2 litres.
Because of a large surface area to volume ratio, temperature increases of
2o per minute may be achieved in summer conditions. Pipe
outlets allow the insertion of thermometers or thermocouples to monitor
temperature differences in the panel. The angles of the panel and
removable reflector are adjustable.
The panel measures approximately 500mm x 650mm. |
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Solar photovoltaic cell - an array of silicon cells which
produces an electrical potential of 12volts. The power output is
approximately 0.7watt which is sufficient to trickle charge a 12volt car battery
or drive a small electric motor. The unit measures 460mm x 360mm. |
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Sound level meter - low range measures 0 to 80dB, high
range measures 80 t0 120dB. |
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Human spine model - approximately full adult size showing brain stem and cerebellum, spinal nerve, soft discs and muscle and ligament attachments |
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Spirometer (Vitalograph, pen & chart recorder type) - used to
determine lung capacity. An individual's performance may be monitored and
compared with expected norms. The results are plotted on a special chart
via a stylus. The kit comes complete with recording charts, disposable
mouthpieces and lung function tables. |
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Telescope (8inch Meade) - the telescope is packed in a foam lined
metal carrying case. The case contains the main telescope assembly with
motor drive unit, 2 eyepieces MA 9mm (222x) and MA 25mm (80x), eyepiece
holder, 5 x 24mm viewfinder, 240volt AC power cord, tripod support bracket
(star), mounting screws and comprehensive instruction manual. A field
tripod and equatorial wedge are also supplied. DO NOT attempt to
observe the sun through the telescope - instant and irreversible injury to
the eye is likely to result as well as damage to the telescope. |
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Videoflex camera - a video camera lens mounted on an adjustable
stem with microscope attachment adaptor. The lens focuses from 10cm to
infinity enabling subjects to be viewed directly or through a microscope.
Plugs directly into video recorder and is powered by a 12volt power supply
(included in kit.) |
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Water analysis kit - the Palintest water test kit is a simple but
very accurate method of determining levels of dissolved salts in water
samples. Special reagents, which are compressed into tablet form, are dissolved
in 10mL of the water sample contained in a special vial made from very
high optical quality glass. The change in colour of the sample is measured
using a photometer and the digital readout is used in conjunction with a
calibration chart to determine the concentration of the substance under
test. Test tablets are available for nitrate, nitrite, phosphate,
sulphate, fluoride, molybdate, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc,
aluminium, ammonia and chlorine. |
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Water testing meters - digital electronic meters which enable the
following measurements to be taken: temperature, conductivity, salinity,
pH and dissolved oxygen.
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Weather Kit - includes 2 aneroid barometers, 1 wet-dry bulb
hygrometer, 4 anemometers, 2 whirling psychrometers, 4 magnetic compasses,
2 wind meters, 1 rain gauge, 4 UV meters, 4 spirit thermometers and
instruction manual.
Detailed instructions on the use of each instrument and suggested activities are available on the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology website: www.bom.gov.au/info/weatherkit/
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