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INNOVATION EDUCATION FUN
Magnetic Polydron 2013
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Welcome to the Magnetic Polydron 2013 catalogue. Once again we are delighted to be able to offer you a great range of innovative quality products that can be trusted to deliver consistent results for our partners, teachers and pupils around the world.
Magnetic Polydron
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Magnetic Polydron Drivers Set
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Multicultural Figures
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2013 promises to be another exciting year for Polydron. Not only are we able to bring you some fantastic new products across the range of Original Polydron, Magnetic Giant and Junior Polydron, but we are also marking our thirty years anniversary in the industry. It's been a fantastic journey for all of us involved with this company through the years. Whether you have worked with us as our partners for all of those years, or just recently started working with us, we would like to thank you for your continued support.
Wheels Add-on Set
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Magnetic Polydron Set
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Magnetic Polydron Class Set
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Magnetic Polydron Platonic Solids Set
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Magnetic Polydron Pentagon Set
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It’s been a fantastic 30 years for Polydron, and we feel that it is going to get even better. We have great momentum in the business right now, and that is down to the changing needs and demands of our partners and the education industry as a whole. There are many new developments not just for this year, but also in the planning stage for the future.
Magnetic Polydron New Shapes Set
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Magnetic Polydron Clip-In Panels
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Magnetic Polydron Super Class Set
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Magnetic Polydron Sphera
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Magnetic Polydron Sphera Set
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Magnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set
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Richard, Cyril and all of the team look forward to meeting with you again this coming year, and to working with you to make the next thirty years as good as the first. Thank you.
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Cyril Dowling – Sales Director Richard Hardstaff – Director
Award Winning Magnetic Polydron Magnetic Polydron won the 2012 Teachers’ Choice Award. The Teachers’ Choice Awards recognise excellence in class room products. Entries are judged by teams of experienced teachers who tested the effectiveness of products in actual class room use. Some of the judges comments are listed below:
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Figures & Drivers Sets
“It holds their interest for an extended period of time.” “ The mat of ideas of things to build were very helpful for me and the students who are not that creative!” “ They learned about 3D solids & were able to clearly see what VOLUME means.” “ I would recommend this product because it makes these geometric terms more concrete to the students because they are making the figures and holding them in their hands. And is FUN! Math should be fun and enjoyable… and I think this product achieves that goal!” “ I think that all kindergarten and first grade rooms should have these as a resource. They are a great resource for many concepts in math and science.”
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Magnetic Polydron Sets
For more information or additional copies of this catalogue please contact: Polydron Ltd, Site E, Lakeside Business Park, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5XL, England. Tel: +44 (0) 1285 863980 Fax: +44 (0) 1285 863981 Email: headoffice@polydron.com www.polydron.com
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Magnetic Polydron Sphera
Magnetic Polydron
Early Years / Maths / Construction
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A great innovation from the makers of Polydron that will allow children to explore the worlds of shape and space and magnetism all in one exercise. Magnetic Polydron combines the fun of construction with the lessons of polarity. The product is coloured black on one side with the primary colours of red, yellow, green and blue on the reverse. The pieces will join when the polarity is correct in line with the colours. Children will play for hours, experimenting with different shapes, building various models and constructions.
will be used by generations of children - it is an excellent value for money product, as well as being a fun, informative and highly addictive addition to the classroom! ▶▶ Over 100 magnets in every set and over 300 magnets in the Class Set ▶▶ Simple colour coding demonstrates polarity ▶▶ Manufactured from tough ABS plastic and fully tested to EN71 and CPSIA regulations ▶▶ Highly addictive!
Manufactured from hard wearing ABS plastic, Magnetic Polydron is timeless and
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Magnetic Polydron
Magnetic Polydron Drivers Set This exciting new set combines the excitement of Magnetic Polydron Wheels, with the potential from the Magnetic Polydron Multicultural Figures.
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Wheel
Square
Equilateral
Hub
50-1095 1.5 kg
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Child Figure
Adult Figure
24 L x 24 W x 20 H cm
Tub
92 Pieces
Magnetic Polydron Multicultural Figures Bring a new dimension to your Magnetic Polydron! Add these lovely, non-gender specific, multicultural figures to your existing Magnetic Polydron to bring endless play value to this fantastic product.
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Child Figure
Adult Figure
12 Hub
50-1090 0.34 kg
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20 L x 13 W x 5 H cm
24 Pieces
Early Years / Maths / Construction Magnetic Polydron Wheels Add-on Set With this Magnetic Polydron Add-on Wheels set, children will develop an understanding of how things work. They will learn how to grab, pull, and push their models, which helps with their co-ordination and synchronises movement. Children will learn that different items have different properties and how they can combine them to create other interesting objects. By using with your existing Magnetic Polydron, you can make all sorts of models such as a hot rod; a tractor; a bus or a racing car! These easy to use, freely rotating wheels add a new dimension of movement to this very popular product.
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Wheel
Hub
Square
Equilateral
50-1065 0.3 kg
Poster
10 x 9 x 9 cm L
W
H
8 Pieces
*Add wheels to your existing Magnetic Polydron sets
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Magnetic Polydron
Early Years / Maths / Construction
Using Magnetic Polydron is great fun and the design possibilities are endless. The shapes are held together by magnets which click as the coloured faces attract towards each other, forming a strong link which can transform individual shapes into simple or complex models.
These sets are the building blocks to form the foundation for further development with the additional products you will find in this catalogue.
Magnetic Polydron Set
Magnetic Polydron Class Set
Shown above, the Magnetic Polydron Set contains 12 squares and 20 triangles and comes with a poster to guide and initiate play. With over 100 magnets, it is ideal for small groups or individuals.
Shown below, the Magnetic Polydron Class Set contains enough pieces for a classroom of children to share their ideas and inspire their classmates. With 96 pieces containing over 300 magnets, this set is extremely attractive to teachers and students alike.
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Square
Equilateral
Poster
50-1000 0.4 kg
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17 x 9 x 6 cm L
W
H
32 Pieces
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Square
Equilateral
Poster
50-1010 1.4 kg
Tub
24 L x 24 W x 20 H cm
96 Pieces
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Magnetic Polydron
Maths / Construction
Magnetic Polydron Platonic Solids Set A great student set suitable for young children to investigate and for older children to build more advanced constructions. Build and explore the five Platonic Solids.
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Square
Equilateral
Pentagon
50-5056 0.96 kg
24 L x 19 W x 6 H cm
50 Pieces
Magnetic Polydron Pentagon Set This product is a great new addition to the successful Magnetic Polydron range. The pentagons enable the creation of new and varied shapes to complement the existing potential of this wonderful set. Younger children will make shapes such as balls whilst older children will use pentagons with their existing Magnetic Polydron to construct the 5 Platonic Solids.
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Equilateral
Pentagon
50-1070 0.235 kg 18 L x 18 W x 10 H cm
12 Pieces
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Magnetic Polydron
Magnetic Polydron New Shapes Set Polydron have added to the already successful magnetic Polydron range with some important new shapes to complement and enhance this excellent product.
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Right Angle
Rectangle
Pentagon
The pentagon, rectangle and right angled triangle will give renewed possibilities for construction and geometrical models. These welcome additions will open up infinite new opportunities in the world of creativity.
Poster
50-1030 0.7 kg 21 L x 10 W x 9 H cm 48 Pieces
Magnetic Polydron Clip-in Panels These clip-in panels are easily snapped into the squares to create a number of different effects. The mirrored panels offer a great solid reflecting form, whilst the brick pattern on the reverse offers an interesting textured alternative. These magnetic teaching and learning cubes have become an essential aid in many classrooms around the world. The write-on/wipe-off panels offer a wealth of possibilities for the creative mind. A great addition to this extremely popular range.
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Mirror Panel Write-on/off Panel
50-1040 0.2 kg 11 L x 4.5 W x 4.5 H cm 40 Pieces
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Maths / Construction Magnetic Polydron Super Class Set This set is a fantastic and complete magnetic construction tool for any classroom or play group. The shapes incorporated in this set (squares, right angle and equilateral triangles, pentagon and rectangle) offer a wealth of possibilities to the users. The panels provided will also challenge the creative instincts of children in the classroom as well as allowing them to easily construct recognisable geometric shapes.
A simple poster will give learners initial guidelines to build models which can evolve into more advanced shapes in accordance with the children’s growing imagination and confidence.
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12
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Square
Equilateral
Right Angle
Rectangle
Pentagon
50-1050 2.4 kg
31 x 31 x 23 cm L
W
H
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Mirror Panel Write-on/off Panel
Tub
184 Pieces
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Spherical Magnetic Polydron
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Magnetic Polydron Sphera is an exciting brand new addition to the Magnetic Polydron family of products, which connects to and brings all the benefits of Magnetic Polydron to help understand spheres, cylinders and cones.
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Every set comes with thorough and easy to follow instructions, that will enable children to correctly assemble this unique educational innovation.
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▶▶Spheres ▶▶Cylinders ▶▶Cones ▶▶Circles ▶▶Fully supported with literature
Maths / Construction
Magnetic Polydron Sphera Set The Magnetic Polydron Sphera Set contains 36 pieces and comes with a poster to guide and initiate play. It is ideal for small groups or individuals.
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Sphere
Quadrant
Cone
Cylinder
Anti-Quadrant
Square
Right Angle
50-1110 0.34 kg
14 L x 20 W x 8 H cm
36 Pieces
Magnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set The Magnetic Polydron Sphera Class Set contains enough pieces for a classroom of children to share their ideas and inspire their classmates.
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Sphere
Quadrant
Cone
Cylinder
Anti-Quadrant
Square
Right Angle
50-1120 1.27 kg
24 x 24 x 20 cm L
W
H
Tub
72 Pieces
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Shaping The World’s Imagination
Should you require further information please contact us: Polydron Ltd Site E, Lakeside Business Park, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5XL, England. Tel: +44 (0) 1285 863980 Fax: +44 (0) 1285 863981 Email: headoffice@polydron.com www.polydron.com Please note all images and copy are available for your catalogues. Contact louise.hinson@polydron.com if you need assistance.