From catching bugs to launching real rockets, here are 13 of the most amazing science toys
ever!!
13.
Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit To some, LEGO is one of the greatest toy brands
out there.
But as you know, it’s not just for making houses, and cars, and giant pirate ships anymore!!
For the scientific mind, the Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit is here to help you learn
the beauty of chain reactions, physics, and more.
Through this kit, you'll be able to create different "machines" that you can put in certain
orders to learn about the wonders about how things like Rube Goldberg devices work.
This kit encourages experimentation, which is a vital scientific skill, and as the kids
learn to grow their scientific thinking, they'll be able to use the machines for things that
they might not of thought of before.
Actually it’s not just for kids either!!!
Plus, if you have more LEGO sets (each sold separately) they could build even greater
wonders while learning and having fun!!
It’s a win-win!!
12.
Drones While it may be a stretch to refer to a drone
as a "toy", it's definitely something kids, teens, and adults can "play" with in order
to get their fun and science on.
You might be wondering, "How are drones scientific?"
True, on some levels, it's not, it's not used as an experiment, or a test object, but rather,
it can be used to observe other fields of science, and help in scientific endeavors.
For example: Observation.
There are many who get drones and outfit them with cameras so that they can get a better
view of the world around them.
Tons of amazing things can be found and recorded with drones.
During Shark Week, a lot of research to find sharks was done with drones, whereas in the
past everything in the air had to be recorded from a helicopter or a plane.
The best part about drones though is that they come in all shapes and sizes.
There are smaller, cheaper ones for kids to mess with and see how they work, and learn
how to fly them.
Then as you get older, and richer, you can buy sturdy ones, or even make your own.
And some of them come fully outfitted with special gear, but these are the most expensive
of the bunch by far.
Either way though, whether you're a kid looking for something cool to fly, or an adult needing
an extra hand to view the world, the drone is the perfect scientific toy for you!
11.
Crystal Growing Kit Despite what some kids think, rocks are an
important part of our world, and some of them have hidden secrets inside of them, which
is why the Crystal Growing Kits that are out there are perfect toys for young scientists.
Through this kit, kids will be able to grow beautiful crystals that will truly show them
the marvels that our world has to offer.
And though some adult supervision is required at points of the experiment, it's a relatively
harmless procedure that can have some truly beautiful results.
Plus, as a bonus, you'll be teaching your child the wonders of patience as you wait
for the formation of the crystals to happen.
And you can't be a scientist without having great patience.
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10.
Bug Off Do you like bugs?
Or do you have a child that likes bugs?
Maybe you want to observe them up close but are afraid they’ll bite you or something!
But it’s more than likely you’ll hurt them before they hurt you!!
In any case, you'll love the Bug Off!
This is a device that looks like a gun, but it is actually a bug retrieval and observation
system.
What you do, is find a bug that you want to observe.
Then you use the gun to suck it up and when you do, the bug is deposited automatically
into a safe container.
One that actually has a magnifying glass built into it so that you can observe it even closer.
And no you're vacuum cleaner doesnt count!!
Plus, if you wanted to, this vacuum gun also comes with tweezers so that you can observe
the bugs even more closely.
And for the bugs that are just out of reach, the Bug Off! device comes with an extension
attachment.
That bug doesnt stand a chance!!
9.
K'NEX DNA Set DNA is the very building blocks of our existence!!
It's our DNA that defines how we look, and sometimes how we act, and if you or your child
wants to learn more about DNA, then the K'NEX team has something for you!!
The K'NEX DNA, Replication and Transcription Set will allow children and teens to build
their very own strands of DNA so that they can better learn about what makes them unique.
They'll be able to form 19 different strands of both DNA and RNA, and what's more, they
can build up to two at a time.
This hands on experience will be a great visual aid, and can truly help them picture what
DNA and RNA are like, and it can also help explain why they look different from everyone
else.
DNA, not just for kids!!
8.
Newton's Cradle One of the most iconic science toys in the
world has to be the Newton's Cradle.
This device is a way to demonstrate the law of conservation of momentum and energy.
While also showing off Newton's Third Law, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite
reaction".
Or in this case, lifting and dropping one sphere on one side of the cradle will cause
the sphere at the end to lift and then drop as well.
It's very addicting to just watch the spheres collide with each other seemingly for an infinite
amount of time.
Because of this, not only do kids enjoy it, but adults do as well, as this is a popular
desk toy.
And I don’t know about you, but it's kind of relaxing!!
7.
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit
You might think that electronics are well beyond the scope of kids and young teens,
but the Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit makes that statement false in
a very fun way.
In fact, the Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit (I'm not saying the whole name
again!) is actually an award-winning toy.
Plus, it has over 4000 positive reviews on Amazon, which is an incredible feat for a
science toy.
I mean, not that many products can say that!!!!
But what does this kit actually do?
Well, it gives kids more than 100 different projects to do using the circuits given, and
through them, they'll learn about electricity, how it flows, and how circuits help direct
and fulfill tasks.
Plus, it's very easy to create the electrical system as advertised, they're just pieces
that snap together to create the system needed to do the project at hand.
Such as start a police siren, make a doorbell, and more!
And if your kids do love this toy, there are expansion kits.
I feel like I’m missing out right now!!!
See, should have gone into electrical engineering!!!
6.
Hi-Speed Camera For those who have money, and really want
to dive deep into how certain things work, you might be interested in a Hi-Speed camera,
such as the Phantom v2511.
What does a high-speed camera do?
Well, think about how a TV or movie works.
Every second on screen is actually a set of frames that are played in such a way that
you don't notice their movement.
Or you're not supposed to anyway!!!
Usually, about 24-29 frames per second.
But a high-speed camera can show you thousands of frames per second, drastically slowing
down the world in such a way that you'll notice things you can't see with your naked eye.
These cameras were made famous on the show Mythbusters, and even inspired the Science
Channel show Time Warp where they used these cameras to show things at a slowed down rate.
They were also made famous by National Geographic, there was a picture many years ago of a tiger
drinking water and you could see the drop frozen beneath its chin!
Anyone remember that picture??
Granted, this would be a VERY expensive toy, but it'd be one that would change how you
would view the world, I guarantee it.
Right now you can get a used one for $67,900.00 on ebay.
5.
The Magic School Bus Chemistry Set The Magic School Bus is by and large one of
the most popular and scientific cartoons ever made, they even made a "revival series" on
Netflix!!!
I loved this show as a kid, and I learned a lot!!!
If you're looking for a scientific toy based off the hit series, there's a chemistry set
available for you to get!
Mannnn, I really missed out as a kid!!!
Granted, this is not for suuuper young children, and you will need basic household items to
do some of the experiments, but it's a fun way to teach chemistry, proper measuring,
and so much more.
And it's all contained with a box shaped like the Magic School Bus, complete with art of
Ms. Frizzle and her class.
Can’t beat that!!
4.
3-in-1 Space Explorer Telescope Telescopes on their own are a fun scientific
toy, but the 3-in-1 Space Explorer Telescope is a bit more fun depending on how you see
things.
Through this very special telescope, budding astronomers will get to look at actual pictures
taken by NASA of planets like Saturn, Jupiter, and more.
Plus, you'll get to see other astronomical wonders like Halley's Comet.
And as if that weren’t cool enough, the telescope actually talks to you about the
planets, comets, and other images that you're seeing so that you can learn even more about
them.
3.
Gravity Maze As a wise man once said, "Gravity man, it's
not just a nice idea, it's the law!" and if you want a toy that'll make you think about
the laws of gravity, then you'll definitely want the Gravity Maze toy.
This toy is as much a game as it is a maze!
What you do is make a tower to try and get a marble to go through the tower blocks and
end up in a certain spot.
And the Gravity Maze actually gives you scenarios to play out to see if you can outthink the
puzzle and get the marble to where it needs to go.
Through this, you'll not only learn about gravity, but also the process of planning
and thinking a few steps ahead in order to get the job done.
Like chess!!
But not...
2.
Educational Insights Microscope Set A microscope may seem like an adults tool,
but it can also be a viable toy for young children depending on the model.
The full name of this microscope is the Educational Insights GeoSafari Micropro 48-Piece Microscope
Set!!.
It’s perfect for children and young teens (and who are we kidding?
The rest of us!) who want to get a glimpse at what the world is like on a microscopic
level.
This 48-piece set is a fully functioning microscope, and it gives you the tools needed in order
to get things onto the plate, petri dish, or whatever else you may need to magnify something.
In fact, the microscope itself functions at 600x magnification at full power.
And if you're worried about your kids doing it wrong, there are some pre-prepared dishes
and plates for your kids to looks at.
If you guys want to see some surprising amazing, things seen under a microscope, be sure to
check out my video on THE MOST BIZARRE THINGS SEEN UNDER A MICROSCOPE!!
1.
Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow The Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow is by far one of
the coolest scientific toys out there today, as it's literally a rocket that kids can launch
into the air by stomping on the launch "button".
How is that not fun??
But how does this teach science?
Simple, kids will learn about how certain forces affect the rocket.
Such as the force needed to make it launch very high (the maximum range of the rocket
is 100 feet).
Or how gravity will pull the rocket back to Earth.
Or even how winds can affect where the rocket lands.
Not to mention, the rockets glow in the dark, so it’s just awesome!!
Just as important though, it's fun, and when parents want their kids to learn, why not
with a Stomp Rocket??
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