Schools | Stem Kits by post (2024)

Has your school ever wanted to run a STEM/Electronics after-school club?

We can help.

Our CLUB kits give you everything you need to run a lunchtime/after-school club even if you do not have a teacher/responsible knowledgeable in the area.

Our kits include everything you need to run a club with 5 groups of up to 4 students over a 10 week period:

• 5 sets of components (plus some spares)
• 5 breadboards
• 5 component identification cards
• Test gear and helpful hints to resolve any issues
• DVD containing 10 video introductions to play at the beginning of each session explaining objectives, 10 sets of printable instructions/worksheets pdfs for students to work through, 10 printable “extra notes” sheets for the teacher/leader

The kits are aimed at key Stage 3/4 students (but are also suitable for some older Key Stage 2 students).

EachCLUB kit includes everything your school needs to run the club – 5 sets of equipment for teams of up to 4 pupils, weekly tasks/instructional videos, teacher notes, test gear etc. There is no need for the responsible adult running the club to have any electronics knowledge.

CLUB KIT 1

This set of kits covers an ‘Introduction to Electronics’ with students learning as they go, building circuits such as simple flip-flops, audible circuits, counters, timers etc. and ending with a team challenge to encourage team building.

Each kit can be used over and over again with different sets of pupils. We are currently working on two more sets of follow-on kits for those who want to stay “in the club” for longer than a term, and these will be available soon.

Each kit costs just £695 + VAT.

CLUB KIT 2 – Coming Soon

This kit provides a hands-on introduction to programming using the Arduino Micro-Controller.

These kits will be available to order at the end of February 2023 for shipping at the end of March 2023 – just in time for schools to run this 10 week club from the beginning of the the Summer Term.

These kits are ideal for older (Key Stage 4) students or those who have already completed an ‘Introduction to Electronics’ CLUB programme.

The kits include everything you need for a 10 week lunchtime/after-school club for 5 teams of up to 4 students, but rather than each team working on the same projects each week, each team works on different elements of an overall project and come together as the programme progresses to deliver the final project. Our TEAM CHALLENGE CLUB kits are, therefore, ideal for team building.

All components, breadboards, sensors, instructions and everything else needed is included together with printable pdf instructions for each team and video introductions to play at the beginning of each session.

Our initial TEAM CHALLENGE CLUB kits focus on the building of a text-controlled “Mars Rover’ robot built on an Arduino Micro Controller platform. Different teams work on different aspects (e.g. one would be working on the microprocessor core whilst another works on sensors, and another works on the SMS receive circuitry).

Each kit costs £895 + VAT.

The kits are designed to be built in a way which can be reversed, so the kit can be used again and again for different groups of students.

What does your school do when there is a Science lesson to be delivered and you do not have a Science Teacher or Science Supply Teacher available?

Our TEACH kits are designed to allow a non-Science Teacher to supervise a lesson with students working from our comprehensive instructions, working on printable (pdf) worksheets with all equipment supplied.

Our TEACH kits focus on different elements of the 9-1 Science syllabus and most are available in packs of 8, 16 or 32 (of the same) to allow pupils to work individually, in pairs, or in groups of up to four.

Everything needed is included and our kits can be used over and over again (we also supply refill packs for some, where there are consumables included).

These kits are great to keep on a shelf until you need them at short notice to cover an unexpected resource shortfall.

Instructions/workbook are supplied in digital (pdf) format so you can print as many copies as you need whenever you need them.

We are building our list of TEACH kits all the time, but the following sets are currently available with a leadtime of 3-4 weeks. Prices below include GB postage.

METAL DISPLACEMENT

These kits explore the displacement of metals from metal compounds, the metal reactivity series, the periodic table, use of Litmus paper to identify acids and alkalis and hands-on lab techniques.

Ideally suited to Key Stage 3 students, basic supervision is required (but not necessarily from a Teacher specialising in Chemistry).

Samples of metals (iron, copper, zinc, magnesium and gold) and powdered forms of the compounds required are included, together with all necessary basic lab equipment. Instructions/workbooks are provided in electronic format on DVD so you can print as many as you need. Safety goggles and protective gloves are included (one set per kit). Most schools will be able to replenish used chemicals themselves, but a refill pack is available if you wish.

Refill Pack – 32 sets of consumables:

£550 + VAT

EXPLORING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Students learn about solar, wind, and water-driven electricity generation. Each kit includes a multimeter, generator/motor, rechargeable battery with connectors, LED light source, water/wind fans and a solar cell.

Students explore the pros and cons of various energy sources and build a solar-powered rechargeable battery charger. They will need access to a running water tap but little in the way of teacher supervision as all instructions are easily followed. Worksheets are included on DVD so you can print as required.

There are no consumables, so the kits can be used again and again with different groups.

These kits are ideal for Key Stage 3 students and can easily fill a double Science lesson) or ideally two single ones (to allow enough time for the solar charging of the rechargeable battery).

EXPLORING COLOUR

Students learn how the colour of something is shaped by the wavelengths of electromagnetic spectrum radiation it emits or reflects.

Hands-on experimentation shows them how we can split white light into a full rainbow spectrum using a diffraction grating an how the same tool can be used to identify the wavelength constituents of different light sources.

They learn a little about ultraviolet and infrared light and their uses, and how lasers use a single wavelength of light.

UV, IT, Laser, various coloured, and super-bright white LEDs are included together with diffraction grating card, coloured gels, cardboard light guide, battery, connectors etc.

These boxes will fill a double Science lesson with minimal supervision, and are suitable for Key Stage 3 or early Key Stage 4 students.

No consumable parts (except for 9V battery), so these kits can be used time and again for different groups of students. Includes instructions/worksheet on DVD for printing as and when you need.

EXPERIMENTING WITH THE ARDUINO MICRO CONTROLLER

An ideal introduction to hands-on computing with each group building several circuits based on the Arduino Micro controller.

Students will learn about basic computing, programming languages, interfacing to a PC, looping commands, port addressing, building a touch-contolled light dimmer, timer and alarm circuits.

Each group has their own Arduino Nano Compatible Micro Controller to experiment with, plus all components, a breadboard, and full instructions (provided on DVD so you can print as many copies as you need). Each group will need access to a laptop (for programming).

These kits are perfect for Key Stage 4 students or Key Stage 3 students who may be considering Computer Studies as a GCSE option.

The kits can be used again and again with different groups of students and will easily fill 2 to 3 double lessons, so are ideal for “filling-in” for extended dedicated Teacher absences. The kits are best suited to groups working in pairs or groups of four.