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Test magnetism with a variety of hands-on experiments and activities! Students will learn about what makes something magnetic, what magnetic fields look like, what magnetic force is, and how electricity & magnetism interact.
Ages 8+
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Discover synesthesia and make a brain hat to learn how the brain processes human senses which allow you to experience the world. Explore an in-depth experience into the inner workings of the brain and how senses impact us.
Ages 8+
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Discover the amazing microscopic world with Magnificent Magnification! Learn about what plants and animals are made of, what cells are and their parts, how microscopes work, what the microscopic world looks like, and more!
Ages 8+
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Discover an amazing animal that can break down plastics on our planet! Learn about the life cycle of a mealworm and watch mealworm larvae grow into darkling beetles before your eyes with this earth science curriculum kit.
Ages 8+
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Design and carry out investigations to discover the world of plant growth, including the variety in plant parts, plant needs, and what plants will do to meet their needs. It's the perfect gift for your developing botanist!
Ages 8+
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This kit will allow your student to explore the connection between the properties of unique elements, bonding, and chemical reactions. Learn about atoms and their structure, what causes chemicals to reach and so much more!
Ages 12+
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Get hands-on with Newton's three laws of motion! Explore concepts like inertia, acceleration, & reaction forces. Engage in activities like making balloons into rockets, measuring friction, & building a simple hovercraft.
Ages 12+
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Build & program robots with this complete, hands-on Robotics Workshop kit from Thames & Kosmos. Using sensors, motors, a core controller & hundreds of snap-together building pieces, you can assemble 10 different robots!
Ages 12+
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Use this 323-piece Thames & Kosmos Bridges & Skyscrapers kit to learn the basics of structural engineering! Includes a 36-page, full-color, step-by-step manual that guides you through 20 model-building experiments.
Ages 8-14
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The latest installment in Thames & Kosmos' award-winning Robotics: Smart Machines line. With this 197-piece kit, you can build robots, construct models of real-world smart machines & learn how to code programs yourself!
Ages 8 - 14
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This 100 - 250X Pocket Microscope comes with a smartphone adapter & a starter slide with a cover-slip. It's the perfect pocket microscope for those looking to quickly start taking pictures & videos of a variety of samples.
Ages 10+
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The classic crystal radio kit made even better with easy to understand instructions, solder-free building, and an amplifier as an alternative for full sound! It's the perfect set up for an engaging science fair project.
Ideal for Grades 6+
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Use special sculpting dough to make fun creations with light-up LED accents! Three playful projects inside this Electric Play Dough Kit provide easy-to-follow instructions to learn about simple, series & parallel circuits.
Ideal for Grades K+
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Discover mammal anatomy with a complete fetal pig dissection kit! Includes a double-injected preserved 10-13" fetal pig, a step-by-step photographic dissection guide, and all the dissection tools you'll need.
Ages 11+
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Preserve entire plants with this high-quality 12" x 18" full-size plant press.
Ages 10+
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An inexpensive, LED light pocket microscope that can be carried along anywhere! Whether a student or a hobbyist, this Carson optical pocket microscope is a fun and excellent way to explore the world around you.
Ages 8+
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Explore the wonders of electricity by building and experimenting with a working electric motor and generator!.
Ages 10+
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Build 10 different motors and remote-controlled models with this engaging Thames & Kosmos Remote-Control Machines kit! Includes 182 building pieces and a complete, full-color instruction book with step-by-step guidance.
Ages 8+
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This comprehensive collection of rocks from North America includes 100 number-coded specimens packaged in two compartmented boxes.
Ages 8+
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This Snap Circuits Extreme Educational 750 Kit w/ Case provides more than 750 electronics experiments, including 73 computer interface projects!
Ages 8+
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Use this hands-on Spectroscope Flame Test Analysis Kit to observe the color of light produced from different elements. Discover how flame color can uncover the elements in your neighborhood street lights and more!
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Your chemistry lab is set up... now what? This exciting beginner chemistry set has chemicals, step-by-step science project instructions, and other items to get started experimenting!
Ages 11+
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Build your own glow-in-the-dark Solar System Planetarium Model!
Ages 8+
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Fuel cell technology could revolutionize the future of transportation. Using the Hydrocar, middle and high school students can explore and experiment with fuel cell vehicles in engaging and hands-on ways!
Ages 12+
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This is an ideal microscope slide set for intermediate (pre-high school) use.
Ages 8+
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Use the 29 fun experiments inside this Stepping into Science kit to launch into a lifetime of scientific investigation & hands-on learning! Discover how colors mix, what plants need to grow, how water climbs & so much more.
Ages 5+
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This set of 25 professionally-prepared botany slides provides a wonderful and engaging way to explore the plant world!
Ages 8+
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The My First Lab Mega Duo-Scope microscope is better than ever with an expanded accessory kit that allows you to begin exploring the world of small things.
Ages 9+
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This deluxe chemistry distillation kit is filled with the labware, glassware & stands you need to get started with distilling in the lab. Includes a 300 mm sealed Graham condenser, flasks, a support stand & much more!
Ages 14+
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Use this complete Crystal Growing Experimental Kit to grow seven different crystal types in a variety of sizes and colors.
Ages 10+
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Build unbelievable ball track structures with this simple stacking plank system from Mindware.
Ages 7+
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This Forensic Chemistry of Blood Types Kit realistically simulates crime scene blood analysis in the classroom; students learn blood typing techniques while working to solve a crime! Contains enough materials for 10 groups.
Ages 12+
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This fully functional Hydraulic Robotic Arm demonstrates hydraulic power systems in a meaningful way for both kids and adults.
Ages 8+
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Mix up your own delicious chocolates from scratch-and in the process, discover the science behind it.
Ages 8+
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Watch these fluorescent minerals change color under ultraviolet light! This set of 10 mineral specimens fluoresce into bright greens, reds, oranges & more under "shortwave" ultraviolet light, peaking at a 254 nm wavelength.
Ages 10+
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There's been a double homicide in a remote fishing cabin in the woods; it's up to you to solve the case! The Mystery of Lyle and Louise is the perfect way to introduce forensic science to a small class or homeschool.
Ages 12+
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Find exactly the right science gift to please anyone on your list, from young to old.
Sometimes shopping for the best science gifts for kids is like looking for a needle in a haystack. We get it! If you don't know a Bunsen from a beaker, it can be overwhelming. Even if you're science-savvy, it's easy to misstep! After all, shopping for kindergartners is different than finding science gifts for high school students.
But don't worry—you'll find age-appropriate gift ideas for kids of all ages here.
Find items by general age group to make it easier to browse through science gift ideas, starting with age 5. View this selection of science Christmas gifts for ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and ages 14 and up.
For ages 5-7, find gifts such as the glow-in-the-dark Mixed by Me Thinking Putty Kit, or the screen-free coding robot named Botley!
Surprise your kids, who are 8 or older, with the Make Your Own Chocolate Kit for some messy kitchen fun, or get them their very own Rock Hound's Backpack Kit so their rock-collecting fun can begin.
For kids who are 10 and older, try the Cheesemaking Kit that helps them make their own mozzarella and ricotta cheese from home! Or get them a Lortone Deluxe Rock Tumbler Kit that turns drab rocks into beautiful gem-like stones that are polished to a high-luster shine.
Each category includes science gift ideas geared toward that age group. These represent bestselling gifts for kids at different developmental stages. So as long as you know their age, you're safe selecting one of these science gifts!
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