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Equipment name
& approximate cost
Sources Suggestions for use Notes

Canisters with lid

Free

  • Photo processors (film canisters)
  • Specimens
  • Mixing
  • Storage
  • Model rockets
 

Carbon rods

Free

  • Old telephone cells or other discharged dry cells
  • D cells
  • Electrolysis
  • Electric plating

Do not cut open nicad or mercury cells.

Chopping boards

$5–$10

  • Budget retail stores
  • For protection of surfaces in construction and dissection activities

Use plastic or cork tiles as an alternative.

Clinometer

$55–$60

Scientific suppliers
  • Measuring heights and
    angles

A clinometer can be made from a protractor and a plumb-bob.

Coins (5c)

 
  • Sample of metals
 

Compasses

  • Plotting or charm: < $5
  • Pocket: $45-$50
    (as used in orienteering)
  • Scientific suppliers
  • Sports shops
  • Magnetic fields

Compasses can be hired from some advisory or resource centres.

Conductivity rings

$15–$20

  • Scientific suppliers
  • Conduction of heat
    energy

Conductivity rings could be borrowed from a secondary school.


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