| How would you like to see your children get | | | | doorbells, and even kites and simple rockets. |
| excited about learning science? “Yeah, | | | | These kits are not only fun to use, but they |
| right”, you’re thinking. | | | | also teach the scientific principles involved |
| “You don’t know MY kids”. | | | | in how they are made and why they work. |
| True, science doesn’t rank very high on | | | | |
| most kid’s popularity lists. | | | | Commercial science kits are attractive and |
| | | | can be convenient resources. They are perfect |
| Oh sure, they get a kick out of seeing a mock | | | | for those who have trouble rounding up all |
| volcano experiment or some other flashy | | | | the stuff for experiments. These kits are |
| science demonstration, but when it comes | | | | comprehensive, high quality learning tools. |
| right down to actually learning the | | | | Many science kits are supplemented by very |
| principles involved, well, that’s a | | | | clear teacher’s and student’s |
| different story. But don’t despair. | | | | manuals, as well as worksheets. |
| There’s still a hands-on learning | | | | |
| approach that will teach the necessary | | | | Science kits are particularly helpful for |
| knowledge while retaining the fun of those | | | | children who have not had concrete experience |
| wacky science experiments that sometimes go | | | | with science. They are packed with materials |
| awry. | | | | to help children enjoy learning about science |
| | | | and how scientists work. Science kits are |
| What exactly am I talking about? Educational | | | | filled with activities to engage young |
| science kits, that’s what. | | | | imaginations and build creative minds and |
| | | | critical thinking skills. |
| Sales for children's educational science kits | | | | |
| are on the rise, and with good reason. They | | | | Science Kits are indeed inexpensive, fun, and |
| are becoming a great blessing to children, | | | | educational science experiments in a box. |
| teachers and parents. Many homeschoolers are | | | | |
| investing in these kits in order to give | | | | They are an excellent way to give our |
| their children that hands-on experience many | | | | children hands-on science time in our |
| public school students get in the classroom, | | | | homeschooling activities. Science kits are |
| and more. | | | | popular with the students and reinforce |
| | | | scientific concepts through experiential |
| Good science kits consist of tools which | | | | learning. |
| encourage exploration through activities that | | | | |
| make learning fun. They are filled with | | | | How do people come up with all of these ideas |
| activities to engage young imaginations and | | | | for science kits? Are their developers mad |
| build creative minds and critical thinking | | | | scientists with too much time on their hands? |
| skills. | | | | Hardly. |
| | | | |
| The types of science kits available are | | | | Science kits are based on sound theory and |
| nearly endless. There are kits for learning | | | | backed by real-world testing. The kits are a |
| about plants, animals, chemistry, | | | | result of years of working with teachers, |
| electronics, robotics, geology, even the | | | | scientists, museums, and students. Science |
| weather. They come fully equipped with all | | | | kits are high-quality science and technology |
| the materials required. And these kits are | | | | related educational products for children of |
| designed for specific grade levels. | | | | all ages. And they are teacher-friendly. They |
| | | | are great education aids that make science |
| For example, most first graders are required | | | | fun. |
| to learn about the senses. The My Senses | | | | |
| Kitencourages children to conduct experiments | | | | Science kits are also a great choice for |
| exploring the five senses. Included in the | | | | multi-sensory learning. If your child is one |
| kit are a stethoscope, a telescope and a | | | | who learns by doing, science kits are the |
| prism. When making a decision about which kit | | | | perfect tools to use to teach. Let’s |
| to buy, keep in mind that there is more to | | | | face it. Books can only take a child so far. |
| these kits than meets the eye (no pun | | | | Science kits can take him or her to the next |
| intended). They’re chock-full of great | | | | level with hands-on activities that he or she |
| learning tools and experiences for your young | | | | will really enjoy. |
| student. | | | | |
| | | | Science Kits are a truly unique, scientific, |
| The Mini Ant Factory is also good choice for | | | | fun way to get kids loving science. These |
| the very young. Measuring 8” by 8 1 | | | | comprehensive, high-quality science kits are |
| 2”, it provides great lessons in | | | | perfect for redefining science and engaging |
| responsibility. Of course, if you are worried | | | | minds and hands in worthwhile play. The |
| about ants running all over your house you | | | | science kits are curriculum in and of |
| might prefer The Bug World. This kit includes | | | | themselves. |
| a net, a magnifying glass, charts, and no | | | | |
| ants, at least not indoors. Both of these | | | | Learning science can be a wonderful |
| kits teach students all about ecology and the | | | | experience. Most public and private schools |
| insect world. Bugs not included, but | | | | have lab equipment so that students can gain |
| we’re sure that won’t be a | | | | the hands-on experience they need, although |
| problem for your budding entomologist. | | | | the variety of the equipment and quality of |
| | | | the instruction they receive varies greatly. |
| If your student is a little older, he may be | | | | Homeschoolers, however, rarely have access to |
| interested in electronics. Science kits are | | | | such equipment. |
| tools that can help both children and adults | | | | |
| decipher the world of electronics by | | | | That is why it is so important to invest in |
| introducing some basic knowledge. Electrical | | | | educational science kits. They can give your |
| science kits are great because you usually | | | | child that hands-on experience that will help |
| end up with a device that can be used over | | | | to prepare him/her for college, work or both. |
| and over for both fun and practical uses. | | | | Who knows, maybe your child will one day |
| | | | become famous for developing some wild and |
| One example is the Short Wave Radio Kit. You | | | | wacky scientific demonstration. Better yet, |
| can learn about electronics as you build a | | | | perhaps he or she will make a significant |
| radio. When you are done you have your very | | | | scientific contribution that will improve the |
| own short wave radio. There are other kits | | | | lives of mankind for generations to come. |
| that teach how to build telephones, cameras, | | | | |