SCIENCE CLOSE UP

The Science Close Up kit was developed by Edina to assist schools carrying out investigations in observation and measurement of sample items. The equipment and accompanying activities are most suitable for KS2 and Scottish second level projects, when pupils are ready to move on from simple magnifying glasses. The kit enables pupils to develop understanding of; small units of measurement (mm), reading of scales, and the decimal point. It provides the opportunity to use "real" science equipment with strong cross-curricular links to mathematics.

Kit Contents

Each kit contains:

15 measuring lenses

15 plastic tweezers

15 petri dishes with lids

7 Laminated activity sheets*

10 master result sheets (for photocopying)*

*Also available for download below

It is for individual schools to carry out their own risk assessments before using Edina funded science equipment with pupils. The Trust accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of equipment or products within this kit.

These free kits are on offer to primary schools within a select local authority catchment area with a limit of one kit per school. The eligible area selected for the 2026/27 project is:

Birmingham City Council

Participating schools must agree to provide feedback on the kit in the form of a SurveyMonkey questionnaire, to be completed after adequate time to make full use of the kit has elapsed. This helps the Trust refine the offer for schools (click here if you are ready to fill out the survey).

Kit registration is now open, please select your preferred file format: