Science Education Collection

The Orrery by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1766. Its full title is A Philospher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a Lamp is put in place of the Sun

The Airpump by Joseph Wright
The Air Pump by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1768. Its full title is An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

IBM 5110 and Omnibot 2000 robot, holding a packet of crisps, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The IBM (International Business Machines) 5110 was released in 1975 for $14, 000

Flame tests
Three ceramic dishes each containing burning ethanol. Each dish has a different colour flame due to chemicals that have been added to the ethanol

Mounted butterflies

Xerox Alto computer, at the Computer History Museum, USA. Developed by Xerox in 1972 as a research computer, they cost $32, 000 each. Its monitor was designed to display a whole page of text

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Mounted goliath beetle ( Goliathus giganteus ).Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta diAgraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water C017 / 3598
Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water. Computer artwork of a balanced chemical equation showing how two hydrogen (H2, white) molecules (left) combine with a single oxygen (O2)

DEC PDP-1 computer, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA, with take-away food and drink. Developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) in 1960, this 18-bit computer cost $120, 000

Heathkit H-1 analog computer
Heathkit H-1 home-build computer, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The H-1 was the first home-build computer, it was an analogue computer, which used valves (across upper centre)

Laboratory power supply, artwork C017 / 3610
Laboratory power supply. Computer artwork of power supply used to provide electricity for various lab experiments

Hold to fold filter paper, artwork C017 / 3609
Hold to fold filter paper. Computer artwork showing how to fold laboratory filter paper in order to make it fit into a filter funnel (upper right)

Lab materials, artwork C017 / 3611
Lab materials. Computer artwork of various pieces of equipment used in laboratory experiments

Organic chemistry building blocks C017 / 3599
Organic chemistry building blocks, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing how carbon (C, black) oxygen (O, red) and hydrogen (H)

Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water C017 / 3607
Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water. Computer artwork showing how hydrogen (H2, left) combines with oxygen (O2, centre) to form two water (H2O, right)

Titration, illustration C018 / 0912
Titration, illustration. Titration is used to find the concentration of a known volume of solution by fully reacting it with a second solution of known concentration, measuring the volume required

Copper oxidation experiment, artwork C017 / 3606
Copper oxidation experiment. Computer artwork of a copper sheet being heated with a Bunsen burner. When heated, the reddish-coloured metal copper reacts with the oxygen in the air to form copper

Steel wool in vinegar experiment, artwork C017 / 3616
Steel wool experiment. Computer artwork of the equipment needed for the steel wool in vinegar experiment. The steel wool is soaked in vinegar for about a minute

Metal objects, artwork C017 / 3612
Metal objects. Computer artwork of various objects primarily made from different types of metal

Motor effect demonstration. Apparatus used to demonstrate the magnetic field produced when an electric current is passed through a wire

Examining flower with magnifying glass
MODEL RELEASED. Examining flower with magnifying glass. 7-year-old girl using a magnifying glass to examine a flower

Boyles law of gases, artwork
Boyles law of gases. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Combined gas law, artwork C013 / 4731
Combined gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4730
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4729
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Atmospheric pressure explained, artwork C013 / 4712
Atmospheric pressure explained. Computer artwork of a number of small balls in a glass jar, representing the molecules present in a sample of liquid or gas

Olive press. This restored olive press dates to the beginning of the 20th century. It was used in the process of olive oil extraction, which separates the oil from the other fruit contents

Olive millstone. This 18th century olive millstone was driven by animal traction and used to grind olives in the production of olive oil. Photographed at the Granada Science Park, in Granada, Spain

Dolphin education
MODEL RELEASED. Dolphin education. Woman swimming with a dolphin as part of a Dolphin Quest activity. Dolphin Quest is an organisation devoted to public education and conservation of marine wildlife

Home-made 8080 computer

Johnniac computer

Selectron computer tubes
Selectron tubes. Computer information storage tubes (valves) on the Johnniac mainframe computer, which is housed at the Computer History Museum, California, USA

Honeywell Kitchen Computer (H316), magazine advertisement. This was first sold in 1965 for $10, 600. The model seen, is the free-standing pedestal version

Apple I computer. This was released in April 1976 at the Homebrew Computer Club, USA. It cost $666.66 and was sold as a circuit board, the wooden case needed to be home-made

Heathkit computer wires
Heathkit H-1 computer wires, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The H-1 was the first home-build analogue computer. The museums collection includes over 3000 artefacts from 1945 to 1990

Apple II computer and monitor. This was released in 1977 and included a number of revolutionary features, including its plastic casing and the ability to display colour on a monitor

Hubot robot, being held from behind. Released in 1981 by the Hubotics Corporation, it was sold as a home servant. Hubot included a monitor that would display messages as well as television signals

Minuteman. NS-10Q missile guidance system from a Minuteman ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic missile), which carried a nuclear warhead

SAGE station and light gun, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The SAGE (semi- automatic ground environment) system went into operation in 1963

Tin can telephone being used by two boys. The boy at left is speaking into one of the cans, and the sound waves are being transmitted along the string to the other can

Solar panel at the ECO Centre, Wales
Solar panel at the ECO Centre, Newport, Wales, UK. The ECO Centre is a public education centre designed to promote environmental issues connected with energy use

Lego model and and its constructors
Lego display model. Model made out of Lego bricks and other Lego parts. Models such as this are built for display at promotions, toy and science fairs, and department stores

Leonardo da Vinci museum, Italy
Leonardo da Vinci museum. The building at right, the Castello dei Conti Guidi, in the town of Vinci, Italy, houses the Museo Leonardiano. The building dates from the 13th century

Roslin Institute, Edinburgh, Scotland, the research centre where the British researchers Ian Wilmut and Keith Campbell created Dolly the sheep in 1996

Da Vinci coat-of-arms, Leonardo museum
Da Vinci coat-of-arms on the wall of a farmhouse in Anchiano, a village near Vinci, Italy. This is thought to be where the Italian artist

Boys breath condensing in cold air
MODEL RELEASED. Breath condensing in cold air. Boy watching the water vapour in his breath condensing into mist on a cold winters day

Sanger Centre used for the human genome project

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"Unleashing the Wonders of Science Education: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step into the realm of scientific enlightenment as we explore the captivating world of science education. Just like Joseph Wright's mesmerizing paintings, "The Orrery" and "The Airpump, " which depicted celestial mechanics and early experiments with air pressure, it has always been a gateway to understanding our universe. From flame tests that reveal the vibrant colors emitted by different elements to groundbreaking technologies like IBM 5110 and Omnibot 2000 robots, innovation has played a pivotal role in shaping how we learn about science. These marvels have ignited curiosity in countless minds, propelling us towards new frontiers. Mounted butterflies delicately preserved on display serve as a testament to nature's intricate beauty while Xerox Alto computers revolutionized personal computing, empowering students to dive deeper into scientific research. The mounted goliath beetle showcases biodiversity at its finest, reminding us of Earth's awe-inspiring creatures waiting to be discovered. But it doesn't stop there. Witness the astonishing fruit-powered clock harnessing chemical reactions for timekeeping or Heathkit H-1 analog computer paving the way for computational thinking. And who can forget DEC PDP-1 computer - an iconic symbol of technological advancement? Science education is not just about theories; it's about witnessing extraordinary phenomena firsthand. Behold sodium reacting with water – an explosive demonstration that leaves us in awe of chemistry's power. In this ever-evolving landscape of knowledge acquisition, science education remains our guiding light. It fuels our imagination, encourages critical thinking skills, and empowers future generations to become catalysts for change. So let us embark on this exhilarating journey together – one where art meets technology and discovery intertwines with wonderment. Join hands with scientists past and present as we unlock the mysteries that surround us through immersive experiences offered by science education - forever expanding horizons beyond what was once thought possible.