Home Education

We at Scorpio Technology are passionate about students getting the most out of their education.   Learning takes place in all sorts of environments and surroundings and is not limited to the formal classroom setup.  Many families have found that their children are more suited to a different learning environment for a multitude of reasons.   

For those students who would like to undertake subjects such as Design & Technology or Systems Engineering, being in a Home Education or alternative learning environment should not limit your student’s access to the equipment or resources that may be readily available in a formal classroom/school.  You may already have a workshop with an abundance of tools at your disposal or may be a complete novice and require some bits and pieces to help your child complete their projects.

Alternatively, you may be looking for some hands-on science resources. Some of our kits are great for introducing your child to solar energy, electric circuits, hydraulics and other concepts - for example programming.

Scorpio Technology can assist you with all your needs and can suit a variety of budgets to get your projects.  We have a huge range of kits to suit primary school level students as well as secondary school students.  Many of these kits come in a solder and no-solder version and require you to plan, design, create, test, assess and even modify your creation to get a successful working model.  Have a look at the “Technology Kits” page of the Products section. For further information see our “Overviews” section to find a kit suitable for your child and “Kits in Action” page to see examples what other students have done.  We’ve even put together some interesting free “Project Sheets”.

We’ve put together some safety resources to get you on your way, particularly for those who have never used a soldering iron or hot (or cool) glue gun before.

Have a look through our Product Catalogue with a comprehensive listing of all our products and updated prices. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Safe Operating Procedures - Hot Glue Gun

Safe Operating Procedures - Soldering Iron

Safe Operating Procedures - Hand Tools

Choosing The Correct Material

Below is a sample of some of our products that are suitable for the home education environment. For a complete listing of all our products, see our online Product Catalogue. Our Overviews page provides important information relating to each kit to help you decide which kit is best suited for your level and needs.

CAPTIVE AEROPLANE WITH THE LOT

Code: CAPTIVE-WTL

Click here for teaching unit Overview

Our popular introductory kit now also comes in a new version that includes all parts including bamboo for the fuselage, HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) for the wings and tail section, fishing line and a snap swivel. A comprehensive teaching unit is included. Experiment with design!

A great STEAM kit kit for both senior primary and junior secondary school students level Home Education students, where there may be limited access to such things as single pieces of bamboo, etc.

Price: $11.00

NOTE: Our traditional Captive Aeroplane and Captive Aeroplane - No Solder kits are still available.

RESIN ART CLOCK KIT

The RESIN ART CLOCK is a Materials & Technologies Specializations focused project which allows students to create a personalized clock face using coloured Epoxy Resin. Student’s can mix, pour and manipulate the resin into the desired patterns to create a unique clock face, of their own design. This Clock making project is suitable for students in years 8 to 12 in a supervised environment.

More information is available in the teaching unit Overview.

There are both individual and class packs available. For class pack details visit the “Clock Components” page.

Code: RESARTSING (MICAXXXX)
This kit includes one clock kit, 25cm clock face, 100ml Epoxy resin, disposable gloves, stirrers and a choice from 5 different resin colour palettes.

Palettes to choose from (pick one from the following):
1. MICAOCEAN (Blue) = Navy Blue / Teal Blue / White
2. MICAGREEN (Green) = Aqua Green / Gold / Teal Blue
3. MICAPURPLE (Peacock) = Purple / Pink / Aqua Green
4. MICABLACK (Red) = Black / Gold / Red Wine
5. MICAPASTEL (Pastel) = Baby Pink / Lilac / Baby Blue
Price: $38.50

MARK’S MONSTER WITH THE LOT KIT

Introducing a new version MARK’S MONSTER it but now with all parts provided including pre-cut plywood body and handheld controller parts and wiring.

MARK’S MONSTER is a small agile vehicle that responds to a wired hand held controller, which is used to steer the vehicle, using two push buttons to move forwards, left or right.

MARK’S MONSTER has two independent motors and gear-drives, each controlled by its own push button switch. If both buttons are pushed simultaneously the vehicle travels forward in a straight line, but if only one push button switch is pushed the car turns in the desired direction.

This no solder version has a motor and switch with wires pre-soldered to them, with twist-on connectors to join the wires.

A comprehensive teaching unit is included.

Code: MMWTL
Price: $16.50

Tools

CHEMISTRY LESSONS AT HOME

BOROSILICATE GLASSWARE SAFETY PACK - SET OF 9

Code: CH196061

Essential Glassware set made of high quality, heavy duty, borosilicate 3.3 glass. Includes three, narrow low form Beakers in 50ml, 100ml & 250ml capacities, three ASTM, Class A Measuring Cylinders in 10ml, 50ml & 100ml capacities and three Erlenmeyer Flasks in 50ml, 100ml & 250ml capacities. Beakers and flasks feature white, printed graduations, and beaded rims. Cylinders feature blue printed graduations, hexagonal bases and removable, plastic protective collars for added stability. Uniform, thick walls provide excellent strength against breakage. Set is packaged in a custom fit, thick foam casing, for safe storage and worry free transport.  Designed for use in professional laboratories, but is ideal for classroom, garage and home education use.

Microwavable and autoclavable at 121°C, with superior chemical durability. Low temperature gradient- can withstand high temperatures & thermal shocks. Eisco Labs Borosilicate glass has the following heat tolerances: Strain Point -515°C | Annealing Point 565°C | Softening Point 820°C.

$86.00