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This Thames & Kosmos Nanotechnology Kit provides an engaging intro to the cutting-edge world of nanotechnology & how it's being used to improve our lives. Includes more than 60 pieces, plus a full-color, 72-page manual.
Ages 15+
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Make a battery out of mud! This kit harnesses electricity that is released by common micro-organisms to create memorable learning experiences.
Ages 8+
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See for yourself how a generator works with this hands-on alternative energy kit.
Ages 10+
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Now you can drink with lab-style! A fun & unique piece of tableware, this standard beaker mug holds 400 ml (about 14 ounces) and has approximate graduations marked. Dishwasher and microwave safe beaker with handle.
Ages 8+
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Learn about bacteria and many other different types of micro-organisms and the benefits and dangers they present in our world.
Ages 5+
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With this deluxe kit, kids will spend hours exploring some of the most fascinating aspects of physical science: how water and air can power machines, allow objects to fly, and much more. Explore more product details below!
Ages 10+
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Discover how six simple machines work as you construct a bicycle, egg-beater, crank fan, and more.
Ages 8+
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Quickly locate and identify stars visible to the naked eye with this unique device.
Ages 9+
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This classic beginner rock collection contains 15 number-coded 1.5" specimens that represent basic and common rock types.
Ages 8+
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This highly portable Orion StarBlast 6" Telescope provides great astronomical views that are usually only achieved with larger telescopes. Its portability and ease-of-use even makes it an excellent beginner telescope!
Ages 8+
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With this chemistry set, kids can do 125 hands-on experiments like making four kinds of invisible ink, creating a mini fire extinguisher, generating electricity from a chemical reaction, and separating one color into many!
Ages 10+
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Snap Circuits Light shows you another side of music! Connect it to your iPhone, iPod, or MP3 player (not included) & watch as the lights change to the beat! Includes over 175 hands-on projects for hours of exploration & fun.
Ages 8+
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This Primary Science Lab Set from Learning Resources lets even the littlest scientists begin experimenting.
Ages 3+
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This fun digital zoom handheld microscope has a 1.9-megapixel camera and 75x - 300x magnification!
Ages 10+
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Help your young kids understand how electricity works with the hands-on activities and easy-to-read text in this combination book and kit.
Ages 5+
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This general fossil collection of 15 identifed fossil specimens illustrates several major groups of extinct life forms.
Ages 8+
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Get your kids engaged creating buildings, structures, and sculptures.
Ages 7+
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The Engino Discovering STEM: Simple Machines Kit occupies kids' hands and minds for hours at a time! Students learn & apply the concepts of simple machines as they build 60 models, including a catapult, helicopter & more.
Ages 8+
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This chemistry molecular model set makes it much easier to study organic and inorganic molecules in class. Visualize how they are structured!
Ages 11+
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An excellent choice for any hobbyist or lapidary enthusiast, this classic NSI rock tumbler kit transforms rough rock into beautifully polished stones. Includes instructions, grit, jewelry mounting hardware, a tumbler & more!
Ages 10+
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Build 7 different robots with the motorized air suction device and high-quality, easy-to-assemble pieces in this Thames & Kosmos Geckobot kit! Includes a 24-page full-color experiment manual. See more product details below!
Ages 8+
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This Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers kit encourages kids to discover the basic concepts of robotics, machines & space exploration. Once construction is complete, discovery missions can begin in your backyard!
Ages 8+
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Learn about DNA and extract DNA from plant material with this fascinating hands-on kit.
Ages 12+
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With this Make Your Own Gummies Kit from Glee Gum, kids can learn about chemistry and thermal reversibility.
Ages 8+
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Learn about circuits, simple machines and more, with the Engineering Lab from the award-winning Magic School Bus series.
Ages 5+
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Everyone loves magnets! The engaging magnet kit comes with the magnets & supplies you need to experiment with magnetism; it can be used for independent experiments, paired with your curriculum, and more!
Ages 8+
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Get an inside look at the human skeleton with these computer-enhanced x-rays.
Ages 5+
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Introduce your young kids to physical science in a fun way.
Ages 6+
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The Antigravity Magnetic Levitation kit will positively draw kids into magnet science with six engaging experiments.
Ages 8+
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This standard lab beaker has an attached handle, turning it into a convenient tall mug.
Ages 8+
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Not your average silly putty.
Ages 3+
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With this fun race car experiment kit, get everything you need to build & experiment with cars powered by solar energy, mouse traps, balloons, & rubber bands.
Ages 11+
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Explore the building blocks of the universe with this Happy Atoms Introductory Set! Use this 3D molecular modeling set to construct 508 molecules & discover a revolutionary approach to chemistry.
Ages 10+
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This classic mid-thigh length lab coat includes a traditional collar, four-button closure, two large patch pockets, one breast pocket, and side hand vents for easy access to whatever is being worn underneath.
Ages 11+
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You just need water, sunshine, and a little imagination for hours of fun making photographic-type prints with this Sunprint Kit.
Ages 6+
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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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