Physics Educational Materials
Avantor offers a complete catalog of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
Liquid Convection Apparatus
Supplier: Avantor
The movement of liquid currents due to differences in temperature is demonstrated by introducing dye into the water in the tube. One corner of the tube is heated and the movement of the dye clearly establishes the currents. The rectangular shaped tube measures 15×21 cm and has an opening at the top.
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Banana Plug Cord Sets
Supplier: Avantor
Flexible Insulated Wire and Plated Spring Contacts.
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Human Powered Light Bulb
Supplier: COPERNICUS TOYS LLC
Now you can put your body's static electricity to good use with this small neon bulb.
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Acrylic Prism, Set of 6
Supplier: UNITED SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES
A durable and affordable collection of prisms.
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Electromagnet Set
Supplier: DOWLING MAGNETS,LLC
Your students can use the Electromagnet Science Set to build an electromagnet, a doorbell, a chime, a telegraph, and more.
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High RPM Steam Engine
Supplier: JENSEN MFG CO INC SE
The High rpm Steam Engine features an electrically-heated horizontal boiler.
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K’NEX Intro to Structures: Bridges
Supplier: KNEX INDUSTRIES INC SE
Aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards
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K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels/Axles & Inclined Planes
Supplier: KNEX INDUSTRIES INC SE
Investigate and experiment with 7 functioning Wheel & Axle and Inclined Plane models designed to demonstrate science and technology concepts.
Students can determine, through investigation, if the machine multiplies the force it applies to the resistance (load), if the machine changes the direction of the force they apply, and more.
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Portable Geiger Counter
Supplier: INDUSTRIAL TEST SYSTEMS INC SE
This low-cost, portable unit instantly measures levels of harmful beta, gamma, and X radiations on its compressed scale meter.
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Electric Generator
Supplier: JENSEN MFG CO INC SE
This belt-driven generator may be used with our Steam Engine (63030-00 ). Operating at approximately 1500 rpm, the generator will produce enough electricity to light the included 3.8 volt bulb. The unit is mounted on a metal base (7.6×11.4 cm) and has a V-grooved pulley for the drive belt.
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Electronics Snap Circuits Kits
Supplier: ELENCO ELECTRONICS INC SE
Electronics Snap Circuit Kits feature easy-to-connect components, making them perfect for elementary electronics labs.
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Solar Bottle Boats Kit
Supplier: SOLAR MADE SE
Power three different solar vehicles — a solar speed boat, an air boat, and a surface submarine — using only the power of the sun. Build three vessels out of your recycled plastic beverage bottles then power them with the sun using the included 1/2 watt, waterproof solar panel. You can build a solar speed boat, an air boat, and a surface submarine. No batteries required.
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Basic Van de Graaff Generator (Accessories Only)
Supplier: SCIENCE INTERACTIVE GROUP
Create Dramatic Electrostatic Effects
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Hydro Car
Supplier: HORIZON FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES
Hydrocar introduces students to the hybrid technology that is fueling today’s automotive revolution!
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Kid Inventor Advanced Creative Electronics Kit
Supplier: SHINET CORP
This advanced kit of 320 projects not only introduces students to the basics of electricity and electronics, but also provides them with hands-on experience in the practical application of those concepts.
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Biofuels: Investigating Ethanol Production and Combustion Lab Activity
Supplier: LAB-AIDS INC (KITS) SE
Demonstrate the Costs and Benefits of Biofuels
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