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Learn about why animals look the way that they do. This life science curriculum kit explains animal traits and how that impacts their survival. Play the survival game detailing natural selection and explore examples from each class of animals.
Ages 5+
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Crack the code of DNA and its use in the medical field through a series of hands-on experiments. Students will work their way through a medical mystery using the scientific method to learn how DNA affects our lives.
Ages 12+
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It's hard to contain your excitement with this kit! Students discover the world of matter and mass through a series of exciting and engaging experiments. Students will observe chemicals and their reactions and much more!
Ages 8+
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Crash into this physics kit to learn how materials and the structure of design impact the ability to withstand collisions. Find out the connection between potential energy and kinetic energy using a simple ramp and more!
Ages 8+
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Discover the mechanisms that keep your body regulated. Students will learn about osmosis and diffusion as they work through this engaging curriculum kit. They will learn how the body functions and dissect a sheep kidney.
Ages 12+
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From Brrr to Burrow is packed with hands-on activities! Discover the amazing ways animals stay warm through various experiments and activities. Your student will learn about how animals stay warm and find food in the cold.
Ages 5+
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Blast off into learning with this exciting kit! Students will make a variety of rockets and measure their movements. They will learn about the connection between force and motion, and how to push and pull around obstacles.
Ages 5+
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Discover the world of Ancient Organisms! You will design and carry out investigations to discover the intricacies of fossils. Learn how fossils are used to understand ancient and modern organisms and even create your own!
Ages 12+
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In this a-MAZE-ing exploration kit, students will investigate the world of light and discover what happens when it hits different objects. A do-it-yourself periscope and mirror maze provides hours of interactive learning.
Ages 5+
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Our Small Sunprint Kit is the perfect way to enjoy a sunny day! Make fun and easy photographic-type prints with water, paper, sunshine and a little bit of imagination. Watch your creativity come to life in a few minutes.
Ages 4+
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Use this Thames & Kosmos Hoverbots kit to build and program amazing robots that balance on two wheels! This kit gives kids a simple, fun & customizable intro to robotics as they build 8 motorized robots that self-balance.
Ages 8+
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Fly into physics fun with five awesome models driven by a rubber band powered propeller! This Rubber Band Racers kit includes an 8-page manual & over 70 pieces to build a helicopter, airboat, airplane, fan car & hydrofoil.
Ages 8+
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Build your foundation in architectural design with this engineering science kit from Thames & Kosmos! Through model building exercises, you will play the role of architect & engineer as you piece together an array of models.
Ages 10+
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Unicorns, clouds & rainbows... oh my! With the Thames and Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab, kids learn about the scientific properties of natural polymers while they make their own delicious, fun gummy shapes.
Ages 6-12
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See how much fun chemistry can be as you do slimy, fizzy, colorful & bubbly experiments! With the Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs Chemistry Station, kids play the role of chemist while doing 20 real, safe experiments & activities.
Ages 6+
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Botley is back and better than ever in Botley 2.0! With this updated version of the award-winning Botley the Coding Robot, kids as young as 5 can learn to code through screen-free, hands-on exploration.
Ages 5-8
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Introduce your kids to the stars, moon, sun, and planets with the eight hands-on science experiments in this Magic School Bus kit.
Ages 5+
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The unique snap-together pieces in this electronics kit for kids make it an engaging and fun way to learn!
Ages 8+
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Your entire family will enjoy observing the life cycle of Sea-Monkeys, a unique species of brine shrimp.
Ages 6+
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Experience metamorphosis with this butterfly pavilion kit. Includes a 23" tall pop-up habitat perfect for classroom or home use. Redeem the included coupons for a total of 10 caterpillars!
Ages 4+
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When you redeem the coupon for butterfly larvae, there is an additional $9.95 charge from the supplier. Larvae can only be shipped in the contiguous 48 US states and to Alaska.
Hatch these fascinating triops, or "dinosaur shrimp," and watch them swim, eat, and grow to 1-3" long in just 30 days.
Ages 6+
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Launch into a study of physics & projectiles with this Catapults & Crossbows Kit from Thames & Kosmos. Build 10 updated models of the classic medieval weapons & uncover physics principles of force, energy, motion & more!
Ages 8+
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Put on your very own DIY magic show with this exciting Chemistry Magic Tricks Experiment Kit. With it, you can create color-changing solutions, instantly turn water into a solid, make two kinds of invisible ink, and more!
Ages 11+
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Study mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds with this x-ray set.
Ages 5+
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Make cheese at home with this mozzarella and ricotta cheese making kit! Fun for the whole family.
Ages 10+
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Perform 32 amazing magnetic experiments with the two powerful bar magnets and 24 British pennies in this kit.
Ages 8+
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This Erupting Cross-Section Volcano Model from Learning Resources will blow your child away and help get him or her fired up about science.
Ages 6+
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This slide set is helpful for younger children to start exploring with a microscope.
Ages 7+
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See laws of physics in motion with this fascinating Newton's Cradle! These balance balls demonstrate conservation of momentum and energy -- and they're also fun to watch.
Ages 8+
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Use the Make Your Own Gum Kit from Glee Gum to learn what a Central American rainforest and gum have in common.
Ages 8+
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This Thinking Putty has incredible magnetic properties.
Ages 8+
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Create your own handmade paper and unique stationery with this kit.
Ages 8+
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These high-power 10x Tasco binoculars with large 50mm widefield lenses feature fast "Zip" focusing a Porro-prism design.
Ages 10+
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This set contains copies of real broken bones x-rays.
Ages 5+
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Grow two types of crystals in nine bright colors with this crystal growing kit from Smithsonian.
Ages 10+
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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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