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| Magnets Bar magnets (plastic coated, ceramic 80 x 20 x 10 mm) Block magnets (ceramic, high field strength, 80 x 22 x 10 mm) Horseshoe magnets (100 mm long) Magnetic strip Ring |
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| Store away from computers and computer disks. Store with the keepers provided to protect the magnetism. Magnets can be obtained from old fridge doors, microwave ovens, and speakers. |
| Magnifiers Folding Single lens with handle |
| Store in a closed box to prevent them causing fire. | |
| Maps (geological, star) |
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| Marbles |
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Materials' Safety Data Sheets |
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| Request data sheets when purchasing chemicals. The supply companies are obliged by law to supply them. (Refer to Safety and Science, pages 38 and 39). |
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Measuring cylinders 100 mL polypropylene 100 mL TPX/PMP 250 mL polypropylene |
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| Measuring jugs will do the same job. |
| Measuring jugs |
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| Measuring spoons |
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| Metal (scrap) |
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Meteorological Barometer
Hygrometer Maximum-minimum thermometer
Rain gauge
Wind speed meter (in km/h, with conversion table): |
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| Meteorological instruments can be borrowed from a secondary school or from people in the community. A rain gauge can be made from a PET bottle. |
| Metre rulers |
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| Metal tape-measures can also be used and are often more robust. |
| Microscopes Binocular (stereo) Monocular |
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| Microscopes can be borrowed. A class requires at least 2–3 microscopes. These should be low-powered binocular microscopes (up to 20X magnification is adequate), easy to use, and durable. Buying microscopes is a good project for PTA funding. |
| Microscope slides |
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| Slides can be made using sticky tape instead of cover slips. Microscope slides are also useful for observing crystallisation. |
| Microwave (access only) |
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| Mirrors, plastic
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| Alternatively, use plastic mirror tiles and strips from bathroom supplies or sign writers. |