Natural Science

Lasec Education fulfils Soweto school's classroom laboratory dreams

Posted on March 7, 2019| Posted in Education

We're delighted to announce that we've just installed a new science and technology laboratory at Protea Glen Secondary School in Soweto. Teachers are thrilled that they're now able to offer practical lessons in conjunction with theory classes and even want to open their new laboratory facility to other schools in the hopes of inspiring more learners. They're happy that their students will have an advantage of getting hands-on lab experience before they go to college. Read the full newspaper article below:

Supernova – The Magazine for Curious Kids

Posted on April 12, 2017| Posted in Education

In a digitally overwhelmed world, it’s comforting to know that a magazine like Supernova still exists to bring children exciting educational facts and project ideas in a format curated just for them.

Interactive Science Displays and Static Sparks at Scifest Africa

Posted on March 15, 2017| Posted in Education

Scifest Africa, South Africa's national science festival is held annually in Grahamstown with the aim to promote an appreciation and awareness of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation. Watch the video to see how the learners at Scifest Africa 2017 gathered in awe of the van der Graaf Generator.

How to Create a Simple Circuit with Ammeter and Voltmeter

Posted on February 23, 2017| Posted in Education

Introduce learners to basic circuits with this user-friendly, hands-on kit. In this video, John demonstrates how to create a simple series and parallel circuit using the Lasec® Education Circuit Board Kit. Learn how to measure current using an ammeter and how to set up a voltmeter to measure the electrical potential difference over a component of the circuit.

Light Up Science for Young Learners with Nutty Scientists

Posted on February 9, 2017| Posted in Education

From a class workshop to an after-school program or a school show, why not consider inviting Nutty Scientists to light up science for your learners in an entertaining and memorable way. Nutty Scientists specialise in making science education exciting, entertaining, and even hair-raising. Their highly participatory and hands-on programmes maximise the potential for learning and retention of knowledge.

4 Worlds to Explore Through a Stereo Microscope

Posted on January 24, 2017| Posted in Education

Grab a Stereo Microscope and head out into the field for a morning of fun exploration. We've given you four ideas of worlds to explore but the options are really endless. Grains of beach sand, shells, different flowers and dissections all make brilliant material. It's incredible to see the minute detail of the most ordinary objects.

Key Parts of a Compound Microscope and How They Function

Posted on December 15, 2016| Posted in Education

Get the most from your new compound microscope with our quick guide. Below, we’ve highlighted the key parts with information about how each functions.

4 Fun Science Activities to try with a Slinky Spring

Posted on October 24, 2016| Posted in Education

Aside from being huge amounts of fun, the slinky spring is a brilliant and versatile tool for demonstrating important themes in the CAPS curriculum. These themes include matter and materials, waves, sound and light and energy and change. Each of the 4 activities demonstrates a different theme. Some themes are repeated but with increasing complexity for older learners. Using the simple and inexpensive slinky spring, educators can bring science to life with realistic laser sounds, visible waves and even a slinky walking downstairs.

How to Neutralise an Acid

Posted on September 19, 2016| Posted in Education

Learners are far more likely to engage with and remember a topic if they can relate it to a real world experience. In the Neutralisation Reaction lesson below, we’ve created a real-life problem for the learners to solve.

How to get the Most from the Learner Chemistry Kit

Posted on September 8, 2016| Posted in Education

It’s surprising how many experiments you can do with the Learner Chemistry Kit. From testing for starch in a leaf, to collecting gases or evaporating a liquid, the kit is incredibly versatile and its design perfectly anticipates the needs of the Grade 4-12 Science teacher.