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2014 Best Science Gifts for Kids: Scientific Toys for Smart Kids
2014 Science Gifts for Kids: Educational Toys for Science Swots
If you're shopping for science gifts for kids you will absolutely love the assortment of top rated science toys in this guide.
When people think of scientific toys, more often than not they think of chemistry sets. Who can forget playing with a chemistry set when they were younger?
I have fond memories of playing with my childhood science toys and can remember creating all sorts of crazy chemical concoctions in the name of 'science'.
But the selection of science toys extends beyond the humble Chemistry set. You can also buy telescopes for kids and cool kids binoculars to develop your child's interest in nature and the greater universe.
My aim with this guide is to present you with science gift options that are fun and thoroughly educational.
Looking for slightly different science orientated gifts? You'll more cool science toys here as well as a selection of SnapCircuit electronic toys here.
Forensic Science Gifts
Forensic Science Gift Ideas for Kids - Best scientific toys for kids
With this forensic science gift for kids, your child gets to play a no nonsense crime scene investigator who's trying to piece together the gory details of an unfortunate misadventure.
Your child will learn all about how to create impressions by taking molds and analyzing the clues to solve the crime.
In the kit you'll find a footprint stamp, plastic gloves, bite mark mold, plaster, a folder and many more tools to help with the investigation.
This is one cool science toy that will develop your child's confidence and feed their inquiring mind. It also racks up a lot of street cred points.
Recommended age: 10 years and up.
More Forensic Science Gifts for Smart Kids - Best science gifts for children
Chemistry Sets
2013 Chemistry Sets for Kids - Gifts for kids who like science
In 2005, this science kit received an award from Dr Toy for being one of the top 10 best educational products on the market. The kit also won the parents Choice Approved Award.
I always like it when I see an award given to a product I'm considering buying. It provides an extra level of reassurance that the item is of a certain standard.
This kit practically contains all the raw materials your child will need to conduct science projects; such as making an erupting volcano, creating a sunset in a test tube, growing crystals and a whole bunch more.
This is the sort of well rounded science kit that will provide your child with a nice introduction to a number of different science phenomenon.
It's also selling for a very reasonable price too, so you can't really go wrong with this kit.
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years old.
Astronomy for Kids
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Gross Science Gifts
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy Kits - Elenco Snap Circuits Green - Alternative Energy Kit
This kit provides a hands on way for you child to learn about alternative energy sources. Your child gets to build real electrical circuits and devices that demonstrate different sources of electricity.
The set is very similar to a Lego set in that you have to snap the pieces together in order to build your circuits. The added bonus being that not only does your child have fun building the basic components, but they get to create their own energy sources too.
With over 40 parts to this set, and the scope to conduct 125 energy projects, your child will be kept amused, educated and entertained for hours.
This particular set has proved extremely popular with Amazon consumers who rated this 4.9 out of 5 stars.
A very good science toy that comes highly recommended. Definitely worth buying as you and your child won't be left disappointed.
Recommended age: 8 to 15 years (although purchasers of this set have bought this for kids as young as 5 years old).
Which of the featured science gift ideas for kids are your favorite?