The library contains many items and sets of equipment for science and technology activities that are used occasionally by schools, and are often too expensive for schools to fund and only use perhaps once a year.
The items include KNex, anemometers, electrical circuit boards, skeletons, Stikka machines, egg hatching units, 20 Intel microscopes, and the Fun Maths Roadshow. Many teachers find it useful to hire equipment in subject groups.
These items are available for hire from INTECH Outreach Department.
Training is now offered on many items.
All prices quoted are for two week loans (unless specified) ex VAT Minimum charge of £10
Special one day loans or extended periods can be arranged.
All items to be collected from and returned to INTECH.
Charges will we made for any late returns or damaged items.
Please contact Judith Riggs on 01962 891928.
AIRTRACK KIT (Sc4) 
£20
Airtrack is a very low friction track used to help prove basic principles such as Newton’s laws, equations of motion etc. Kit includes two variable mass vehicles & air blower unit.
ANEMOMETER–Digital, hand held, mobile (Sc1)
(set of 9) £50 + refundable deposit £50 Measures wind speed in metres per second, kilometres per hour, miles per hour, feet per minute, knots and Beaufort force. Can record current, maximum and average wind speed. Battery powered.
ANEMOMETER–Digital, hand held, mobile (Sc1)
(set of 9) £50 + refundable deposit £50Measures wind speed, temperature and wind chill. Measurement scales available - metres per second, kilometres per hour, miles per hour, feet per minute, knots, Beaufort force degrees centigrade and Fahrenheit. Can record current, maximum and average wind speed. Battery powered.
BABY DEVELOPMENT TUNIC (Sc2)
£10Wearable tabard with three baby models, 8 labels. Shows the size, shape and position of the foetus as it develops.
BAG OF BONES (Sc2)
£10 each, 2 available Fabric backdrop with 20 large embroidered bones. Two sets of labels, one for everyday terms, the other correct medical terms. Transports as own carrier bag. 54x140cm. 1 double sided photocopiable worksheet
CAMM 1 PNC 960
£40Primarily a sign writing item of equipment, but can also be used with a plotter. Uses include manufacture of vinyl logos and signs. Good for packaging projects. PC is loaded with 2D-design software. Training from INTECH staff is available on this equipment.
CHICKEN EGG HATCHING KIT (Sc2)
£25 each, 2 available Includes a CHICK BROODER for up to 50 chicks, warmed by a standard light bulb. Children can observe development without handling chicks: an EGG INCUBATOR which allows the incubation of up to 10 eggs at one time and an EGG LUME CANDLING LAMP to show the embryos developing within the egg.
DATA LOGGERS (Sc1) (PRIMARY 40 available , ADVANCED 20 available)
£25 Per set of 5‘Dataharvest’ sensors can measure current, voltage, temperature, sound intensity, pressure, reaction times, heart rate, light intensity and more.
DENTAL TOOTH MODEL (Sc2)
£8Tooth model 3 x life size. Good for learning about oral hygiene and teeth.
DIGITAL MICROSCOPES (Sc1)
£15 Per set of 5, up to 15 available Connects to PC enabling children to view objects magnified on screen. 10x, 60x and 200x magnification
Magnifier can be removed from the base to get closer to your discovery!
EAR MODEL (Sc2)
£8Model of standard left ear. 3 times full size with 4 removable parts
1 page descriptive diagram.
EYE MODEL (Sc2)
£8Model eye, 3 times full size with 6 removable parts. Ideal for SATs and GCSE revision.
FUN MATHS ROADSHOW
£20 per box, £30 for 2 boxes, 10 different ability boxes available. Each box contains 25 practical interactive mathematical puzzles
The Funmaths Roadshow is a series of interactive mathematical puzzles, aimed initially at Primary and Secondary School level, but now appropriate to Years 12 and 13, and even foundation and first year undergraduate. The Roadshow is easy to implement and use in an informal environment, where the range of puzzles incorporate a range of mathematical ideas.
FLOWER MODEL (Sc2)
£8Produced in plaque form, demonstrates flower structure, pollination and fertilisation. Dimensions 610x460x50mm, height x width x depth. Activity set folder with photocopiable teacher’s notes.
INTECH FLYER (Sc4)
£10 (1 week only)Paper planes are launched from the ‘Plane Factory Launcher’ at 80mph.
Plane template is available on request
LIGHTBOX + OPTICAL SET (Sc4)
£10Comes with own Autotrip power supply. Contains 25 different Perspex shapes and prisms
LOCKTRONICS CIRCUIT BOARD (Sc4)
£20 for set of 16 LK50 baseboard with battery holders. Typical contents of pack are Connecting link, On/Off switch, Lamp holders, Photocell, and bulbs etc.
MAGNIFYING LENS
£5 for set of 2590mm lens diameter with a standard magnifying lens. Can be used across the curriculum in a
multitude of ways.
OMEGA KIT (Sc4)
£20 for set of 8Gives students an understanding of electronics through hands-on experience of building circuits from real components. Components are mounted on boards and connected by plug-leads to build circuits.
ORGANS TUNIC - INSIDE OUT (Sc2)
£10 each, 2 available Fabric tabard with 3D ribcage and Velcro on fabric organs and labels. Ideal for SATs and GCSE revision.
PARALLEL ARM MAGNIFIER
£10 for set of 20Magnifier mounted on parallel stand with heavy base.
PLANT IN A POCKET (Sc2)
£5Velcro background, using all the key elements of a plant with corresponding labels. Available for Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.
ROCKPOOL & PONDLIFE SETS (Sc2)
£8Soft padded material water background, on which can be added a set of rock pool objects with labels. Same background can be used with a set of pond life objects
SCALES-Digital
£8 each, 2 available Simple digital scales able to weigh up to 2kg. Can be zeroed to allow the addition of ingredients one at a time. Portable with LCD display
SKELETON (Sc2)
£20, 3 available Full-sizeskeleton + stand
SKELETON - INSIDE OUT TUNIC (Sc2)
£10 each, 2 available Fabric tabard with six embroidered bones. These stick to the tunic with Velcro.
SOLAR POWER KIT (Sc4)
£10Portable kit suitable for running projects such as chicken brooders, solar powered activities etc.
SOLAR SYSTEM (Sc4)
£8Velcro background with removable fabric planets and labels
STIKA STX-7
£40 Computer controlled vinyl cutter. Can cut shapes, logos, names, signs etc. Iron-on vinyl and plastic vinyl off cuts are available at a small cost. PC is loaded with 2D Design software. Training from INTECH staff is required on this equipment.
TELESCOPE - PHENIX F70070
£10 each, 2 available, £50 deposit per telescopeThe telescope is a 70 mm refractor with a focal length of 700 mm, and is produced by Phenix Optical Group of China. It is mounted on an AZ2 type altazimuth mount, and has a small finder telescope which you use to locate objects prior to observing them through the main instrument. It comes with two main eyepieces, giving magnifications of 35 and 60, with a third very high power eyepiece which is best suited to bright objects such as the Moon.
THERMOFORMING CENTRE 911
POAMultifunctional machine capable of carrying out several thermoforming functions, including, Vacuum forming, Injection moulding, Dome blowing, extrusion, Plastic Dip Coating, Plastic welding. This machine is best used at INTECH, but loan arrangements can be made.
THERMOMETER-Clinical Digital (Sc1)£8 each, 4 available
As used for temperature testing by nurses in hospitals. Temperature is given on LCD display.
THERMOMETER-Digital (Sc1) £8 each, 3 available
Dual sensor thermometer, with remote sensor fitted with a lead. Digital clock is built into unit
TORSO-MINI (Sc2)
£10 each, 2 available Model of a human torso with 7 removable parts.
Set of teacher’s notes
The library is constantly updated so if there are items you would like but are not listed, please contact us and we will endeavour to obtain the equipment, the chances are if it is something you want then there are others who would also like to use it.
Last Modified: 13/05/2009