STaR Kits
(Science Teaching and Resource Kits)
STaR Kits (Science Teaching and Resource Kits) are designed to support the teaching and
learning of science through inquiry-based activities.
Targeted at primary and secondary levels, the kits can be used to develop inquiry process skills in students and to stimulate student talk as they construct understanding about science concepts or ideas.
STaR Kits is a collaboration between Ministry of Education, Singapore and Science Centre Singapore.
There are currently six different STaR Kits available for purchase. The latest addition to the series is the Light Kit.
Light Kit (NEW!)
The purpose of the Light Kit is to help students develop an understanding on how the angle from which the light is shone affects the length and direction of the shadow cast. It features an arc with individually controlled 7 light bulbs, simulating the position of the sun in a day. Teachers can perform effective demonstration by placing the wooden blocks of various shapes on the base, to observe how shadow is formed and measure the length of the shadow. Each Light Kit is accompanied with a user manual with a list of experiments.
Unit Price: S$89.50*
Black Box
The purpose of the Black Box is to help students develop an understanding of the nature of light
by observing and experimenting with some of its properties. Each Black Box is accompanied with a user manual that details a list of experiments.
Unit Price: S$65.00*
Mystery Spongee
The purpose of Mystery SPONGEE is to help students develop an understanding of the nature of science through a collaborative process of creating knowledge based on observations and inferences. Each Mystery Spongee is accompanied with a user manual that details a list of experiments.
Unit Price: S$150.00* (12 pairs per box)
Heat Kit
The purpose of the Heat Kit is to help students explore the concept of heat conduction and learn more about the type of materials that make good conductors. Each Heat Kit is accompanied with a user manual that details a list of experiments.
Unit Price: S$95.00*
Density Kit
The purpose of the Density Kit is to help students explore the concept of density by comparing different materials and their ability to sink/ float in water. Each Density Kit is accompanied with a user manual that details a list of experiments.
Unit Price: S$83.00*
Chemistry ICT Tool Kit
The kit aims to reinvent the means to learn and enhance students’ knowledge of chemistry symbols, ionic compounds and formulae through animation and playing a time-based game. Each Chemistry ICT Tool Kit is accompanied with a CD and an instruction manual that details a list of experiments.
Unit Price: S$26.80*
Where can I purchase STaR Kits?
STaR Kits can be purchased through our appointed Distributors as follows:
For walk-in purchase, kindly approach any of our friendly staff from the Curiosity Shop at Science Centre Singapore.
For bulk purchase, orders can be made through Science Centre Singapore. Kindly call 6425 2525/6 or download the order form.
* All prices quoted are subject to GST.
A Note to Teachers
If you have some interesting ideas and would like to explore with Science Centre Singapore to develop these ideas into actual inquiry-based kits, do email us at star@science.edu.sg. We look forward to your contribution to the STaR Kits series.