Magic Materials! (or is it Science?)
Amazing "Smart materials" that change like magic before your eyes!
Great for experiments, amazement and fun! + FREE delivery
A letterbox size pack containing five smart materials with a QR code linking to our educational video for ideas, inspiration and information about the science behind how they work.
Includes FREE delivery
A perfect package for home experiments, parties, stocking fillers, birthdays, Christmas, or just for fun:
- Thermochromic pigment * changes colour with heat (colours may vary)
- Memory wire "remembers" it's straight when dropped in very hot water (90C)
- UV Beads: Ten photochromic beads that change colour in ultra violet / sun light, and ten phosphorescent beads that glow in the dark after exposure to light.
- Phosphorescent film glows brightly in the dark after exposure to light
- Thermochromic film changes colour according to temperature
Specification
- Thermochromic pigment *: (min. 1.5g) in a screw top, metal tin (colours may vary)
- Memory wire: 10cm length of nickel titanium alloy wire
- UV Beads: ten plastic beads that change colour in ultra violet light / sunlight and ten that glow in the dark when activated with ultra violet light / sunlight. Beads measure approx. 8mm in diameter, 6mm in height. The hole is approx. 3mm. Contained in a paper envelope.
- Phosphorescent film: Self adhesive backed, measuring approx. 5cm x 10cm
- Thermochromic film: Self adhesive backed, measuring approx. 5cm x 5cm
- All in a cardboard large letter sized box, with plastic-free packaging and QR code linking to our You tube video where you can find ideas and inspiration for activities and experiments as well as information about how they work.
* Please read the storage and safety information in your pack before use.
What age is it suitable for?
Not recommended for young children (0-3) as it contains small parts and the ends of the wire can be scratchy. Supervised use with young children is recommended.
Other than that any child of any age can engage with these amazing materials in many different ways! We've used them with four to sixteen year olds with great success.
Some of the video content may suit older children better, but every age will find the video gives them ideas for activities and experiments that will keep them happy and engaged! They can come back and watch the video again and again as they get older and develop their knowledge and understanding about how these amazing materials work, whilst enjoying the 'magic' of seeing things change in front of their eyes!
Delivery is free
Free Royal Mail 2nd class large letter postage is included in the price. For courier or first class please select option at checkout.
Or collect in person for free from Outdoor STEM or Practical Science sessions in Sheffield, UK (only available during term time. (Select this option at checkout).
Delivery is also free on any order over £15 and on Cosmic Glow Coasters and SnaKey Rings
We only use recyclable, plastic-free packaging.
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